Leaders in Ukraine vehemently rejected Pope Francis’s suggestion of negotiations with Russia to bring an end to the war — his use of the words “white flag” drawing particular scorn — reiterating that the country would never surrender. In a recent interview, Francis had used the term “white flag,” repeating the words of a journalist, … Read more
Summary Superman’s killing of General Zod in “Man of Steel” divided viewers, and the same is true for DC comic book writers. Some supporters of the movie cite how Superman has killed before in other media or how Zod’s death raised the emotional stakes for Superman. Those who disagree think Man of Steel didn’t make … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia — When Joko Widodo was elected as Indonesia’s president a decade ago, he was widely seen as a symbol of hope. As the country’s first president not to come from the political or military elite, he was a testament, said diplomats and political pundits, to the rising strength of democracy in the world’s … Read more
The Rock may be cooking in the WWE once again … but some fans aren’t super happy about it — ’cause it seems his return has knocked a major storyline off track. Here’s the deal … last night, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson got into an intense staredown with current Undisputed WWE Universal champ Roman Reigns … Read more
Coco Austin has once again come under fire for posting her quirky antics with her child. This time, the TV personality got into trouble for letting the eight-year-old play a game of “beer” pong, which many believe is only suited for adults. Coco Austin Hails Daughter Chanel’s ‘Beer’ Pong Skills MEGA After Coco Austin shared … Read more
Global organizations have criticized the U.N. Security Council resolution that called for more humanitarian aid without demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war to facilitate its delivery. The U.S. vetoed a Russian amendment that would have included ceasefire language, Al Jazeera U.N. reporter Rami Ayari reported. Instead, after delays and debates for days, the … Read more
The University of Ottawa is being criticized for suspending a medical resident after he shared pro-Palestinian views on social media. Dr. Yipeng Ge, a resident physician in his fourth year of public health and preventive medicine, has been reposting information on X — previously known as Twitter — since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The fire erupted after midnight where 16 people were living under the Los Angeles freeway, including a pregnant woman who was only weeks from giving birth. As the flames engulfed the storage yard and the inferno’s heat melted some of the thoroughfare’s steel guardrails and concrete pillars, rescue crews were able … Read more
Moxies is being criticized for dismissing four employees who openly expressed their support for the National March for Gaza on Oct. 21 by cheering on the steps of a restaurant in Toronto. Following a two-week deliberation period, the company said the employees in question “are no longer working at Moxies,” according to B’nai Brith Canada, … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave TEL AVIV — Until a few weeks ago, Dia Saba, 30, was one of the star players on Israel’s best — and most diverse — soccer team, Maccabi Haifa. The team, known as the Greens, is a mix of Arabs, Jews, Christians and Druze that has dominated … Read more