These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.
Mon Aug 31 5:00 am
A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”
For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task
Mon Aug 31 5:26 am
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.
China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
Mon Aug 31 5:18 am
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.
South Korea’s Unification Church Leader Gets 2 Years in Prison for Corruption
Mon Aug 31 5:26 am
Han Hak-ja, the widow and successor of the conservative church’s founder, was convicted of financial dealings related to the former president and first lady, who are also imprisoned.
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods
Mon Aug 31 4:39 am
Only a fraction of the over 4,200 missing in Nepal are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.
China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood
Sun Aug 30 11:41 am
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
Sun Aug 30 1:28 am
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.
Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks
Sun Aug 30 2:54 pm
After divisive debate, Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume negotiations on joining the bloc in a referendum with the highest voter turnout in almost two decades.
Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus
Sun Aug 30 5:10 pm
Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
Hunt Underway After Deadly Shooting at Swiss Rave
Sun Aug 30 1:59 pm
One reveler was killed and five were injured early Sunday at a dance party at a horseracing track in Switzerland’s north.
Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump’s Executive Order
Sun Aug 30 12:50 pm
Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump’s executive order last week.
Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There
Sun Aug 30 5:00 am
State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next week.
