Iran, US agree to prisoner swap, release of frozen funds: TV
Iran will free four Americans accused of spying in exchange for four Iranians held in the United States and the release of $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds, a pro-Iranian … Read More
Health minister says COVID-19 spread slowing in Lebanon
Caretaker Health Minister Hamad Hasan said Sunday the spread of COVID-19 was slowing down significantly in Lebanon, expressing hope that stepping up inoculations in the coming weeks would help the … Read More
When you’ve got to go, Paris toilets are an elusive prize
With cafes, bars and museums closed to combat the coronavirus outbreak, Parisians are learning what tourists have long known — finding a public toilet in the French capital requires some … Read More
In Mexico, ancient Maya cave reveals mysterious painted hand prints
Dozens of black and red hand prints cover the walls of a cave in Mexico, believed to be associated with a coming-of-age ritual of the ancient Maya, according to an … Read More
Israeli warplanes buzz Beirut, other Lebanese cities
Israeli fighter jets flew at low altitude over Beirut and other coastal Lebanese cities Sunday, in the latest violations of Lebanese sovereignty and UN resolutions
Euphoric clubbers hit dance floor again as Spain trials digital COVID-19 pass
Mandatory face masks could not conceal their delight as clubbers in the Spanish city of Girona moved to the thumping beats of house music put on by a live DJ.
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown
SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
Lifesaving oxygen aid arrives in India as death toll hits new record
More emergency medical aid from foreign donors to alleviate a dire oxygen shortage arrived in India on Sunday, as Covid-19 deaths in the South Asian nation rose to a new … Read More
Iran foreign minister asks Soleimani family for ‘forgiveness’ after leak
Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday asked the family of Qasem Soleimani for “forgiveness” following his leaked comments that the revered late commander had played too big a role in diplomacy.
Israel observes day of mourning for religious festival dead
Israel observed a day of mourning on Sunday for 45 people crushed to death at a Jewish religious festival, with flags lowered to half-staff and questions raised about accountability for … Read More