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Mohammad Javad Zarif is among the most recognizable faces of contemporary Iranian political life. His return to government in a strategic position does not guarantee his project’s survival. Indeed, radical Islamic forces will likely make him a prime target for destruction.
Updated Sept. 5, 2024 at 09:40 a.m The Munich Olympics terrorist attack happened on this day in in 1972. What was the Munich Olympics terrorist attack? The Munich Olympics terrorist attack was a tragic event that began in the early morning hours of September 5, 1972, when eight Palestinian militants entered the Olympic Village in […]
A house surrounded by an immaculate green lawn conquered the post-war United States and has become a Western ideal. But climate change is prompting homeowners — as well as institutions such as botanical gardens — to create yards that are adapted to the local climate and biodiversity.
Stepping over dead bodies. Visiting shrines. Laying on the ground and rolling in a desert cemetery. These are ancient practices that some Egyptian women still turn to in hopes of becoming pregnant.
Only a select few reside behind the walls — and even fewer women. From strict rules to unique traditions, is life inside this “man’s world” worth the sacrifice?
How can trucks be powered in a non-polluting way? The industry has been looking for good solutions for a long time. Now, electric trucks are gaining ground. The shift towards electric could actually happen faster than with cars.
Mongolia is a signatory to the International Criminal Court treaty and should have arrested Vladimir Putin on his arrival in the capital yesterday. Of course, it didn’t — nobody believed it would. But for international affairs specialist Pierre Haski, this is only a setback for international justice.
Residents of southern Lebanon believe that their hometowns will remain an open arena for a long-term war between Israel and Hezbollah, even if this has only happened so far in a way that allows both sides to stop short of declaring an all-out war.
Updated September 4, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. Elizabeth Eckord walked to her first day of school at Little Rock High on this day in 1957. Who is Elizabeth Eckford? Elizabeth Eckford is one of the “Little Rock Nine,” a group of African American students who played a pivotal role in the desegregation of Little Rock […]
The armed forces have been dragged into political and electoral spats across the Americas, from the United States to Brazil to Venezuela. Is this another sign of liberal democracy’s decline in the West?
Russia’s pro-war influencers, or so-called ‘Z’-bloggers, have sought to blame those responsible for Ukraine’s breakthrough into the Kursk region. Yet Russian President Vladimir Putin’s name never comes up. Fear of reprisals is only one reason; another is belief in Putin’s infallibility.
When Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya was inaugurated three years ago, her presence alongside the coup leader grabbed the public’s attention. And although she has increasingly made public appearances, little is still known about the French police officer turned first lady.
In Sunday’s regional elections in Thuringia, yes, 400,000 people voted for the extreme-right party AfD. Is that a lot? Depends on how you look at it. But looking at overall electoral trends, we know that the vast majority of Germans do not want right-wing extremists in power.
Israel saw a general strike and huge demonstrations following the death of six hostages at the hands of Hamas. The protesters are angry at their prime minister, who is multiplying the obstacles to a ceasefire agreement that could save the last living hostages.
A milk-free vegan version of the famous Nutella spread hits the shelves this week in three European countries. With this move, the Italian company Ferrero that makes it intends to triple sales of its chocolate plant-based category within a year, across all brands.
Updated August 22, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. Sweden switched to driving on the right-hand side of the road on this day in 1967. What is “Dagen H”? “Dagen H” (H Day) refers to the day when Sweden switched its road traffic to driving on the right-hand side. It was a major historical event aimed at […]
As good as the Paris Games have been to the French capital, does that mean we must forever fix the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower? It looks like Mayor Anne Hidalgo may have drunk her own Kool-Aid — or too much water from the Seine.
For two decades Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah spoke about destroying Israel, but in recent speeches, he’s just demanding it pull out of Gaza. It’s one more sign that its patrons in Tehran have made a calculation to try to salvage a status quo in the region.
Cruise lines around the world are heading for a record year in traffic in 2024. While companies continue toward larger liners, luxury hotel groups are making inroads with smaller ships and exclusive experiences.
For the first time with a win in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) state of Thuringia, the far-right AFD party has come out on top in the regional elections. It will have long-lasting, and far-reaching, ramifications: Ukraine, Trump, French election aftermath.
Updated August 22, 2024 at 11:50 a.m. The Alan Kurdi photograph was taken on this day in 2015. What is the Alan Kurdi picture by Nilüfer Demir? The Alan Kurdi picture is a photograph taken by Turkish photojournalist Nilüfer Demir. It depicts the lifeless body of two-year-old Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi lying face down on […]
More and more teachers are finding a successful side career on social media as influencers. But commenting on exam results, dancing with students and even sharing personal stories about pupils raises ethical and legal questions.
Arab Americans’ outrage over the Biden-Harris administration’s politics is understandable. But boycotting the election — or voting for a third-party candidate — would benefit Donald Trump, who has played up his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu. What choice does that leave?