Headlines- After a temporary suspension, Emirates said the airline "will resume operations."
- On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" and that he was thinking about extending the strikes to other targets..
- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Month: January 2020
The Challenge of Wiring Rural America
The US Federal Communications Commission estimates that about 19 million Americans still don’t have access to broadband internet access. Most of those people live in rural parts of the country. But little by little individuals, companies and the government are changing that
Scene at United Nations Headquarters
A view of the sun rising behind Long Island City and the sculpture, “Good Defeats Evil”, by Zurab Tsereteli, in the north garden area of UN Headquarters. The sculpture, presented by the Soviet Union in 1990, depicts St. George slaying the dragon
No Truth Please!
The Populist leaders across the World have perfected the art of controlling the media business and they also know how to mislead the public
Charges Against Journalist Glenn Greenwald in...
Seven people were indicted by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, January 21, as part of the investigation into the hacking of cell phones of senior Brazilian officials in 2019. The American journalist Glenn Greenwald , who lives in Brazil, and who founded the Info site The Intercept Brasil is among the accused
Ninety-Year-Old Uyghur Imam Confirmed Detained in...
Muhammad, who lives in exile in Boston, recently spoke with RFA’s Uyghur Service to explain how she had learned of Ayup’s detention, as well as the efforts she has since made to determine where he is and if he is still living
Artist Helps Grieving Pet Owners Remember
For many people, pets are part of the family. So when pets die, it makes sense that some owners might want pictures to help them remember their favorite fur babies
Protests in Iraq Continue Despite Violence...
Protests in Iraq continue despite recent violence and deepening divides following an exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran inside Iraqi territory earlier this month. On Friday, mass demonstrations are expected against U.S. military involvement in Iraq, as well as for the basic rights protesters have been demanding for months
Meet the Afri-Vegans: South Africa Slowly...
Vegetarian and vegan lifestyle gaining momentum in meet loving South Africa.A Special report on South Africans slowly embracing vegan lifestyle
Russia Prepares for a New Tandemocracy
Under the new system envisaged by Putin, the State Council, a presidential advisory body, will have its power enshrined in the constitution. It’s not yet clear precisely what powers it will receive, but they could include the right to introduce legislative initiatives and to take part in appointing regional governors
Using Grandma’s Recipe to Feed the...
Many organizations help provide food aid to refugees around the world. Next is the story of a man in Washington D.C. who is using his grandmother’s secret falafel recipe to do the same