Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Article content MANAMA — Bahrain said voter turnout was more than 70% in general elections on Saturday which rights groups criticized as being held in a climate of “political repression” after the Gulf state dissolved main opposition groups and quashed dissent. Authorities in the Sunni-ruled state, … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Article content MANAMA — Bahrain voted on Saturday in parliamentary elections held in what environment rights groups described as “political repression” after the Gulf Arab state dissolved main opposition groups and quashed dissent. Turnout will be announced in the evening in the Sunni-ruled state, which crushed … Read more
A group of Qatari activists campaigning against normalising ties with Israel have said they are shocked that their government has authorised direct flights between Tel Aviv and Doha during the soccer World Cup. The protest – by Qatar Youth Against Normalization, a vocal group of 24 members, mostly Qataris – was small but notable in … Read more
You’re a broadcaster, not a publicist Image: Getty Images JJ Redick is Exhibit A why you can’t trust most former athletes to tell you the truth. For sure, they have insight into their games that trained sportswriters don’t have. They’ve been out there; reporters haven’t. There’s simply no argument. Still, most of the time, you … Read more
German and Polish politicians have pointed out cases of social benefits system abuse German opposition leader Friedrich Merz found himself under fire on Tuesday for pointing out that some Ukrainians who sought shelter in his country keep going home and back while accepting welfare benefits. Though Merz has apologized, the mayor of Przemysl in Poland … Read more
The July launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was celebrated by many mental health providers and advocates, but it triggered concerns, too, from people who say using the service could lead to increased law enforcement involvement or forced hospitalization. Source link