White House of Cards – Jewish Culture
President Joe Biden arrives at Andrews Air Force Base after delivering a speech in Cleveland on the American Recovery Act, Wednesday, July 6. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
By Sara Lehman
Beware of what you wish for. Last week,…
conference on the history of Jordan will begin in August | Culture & Society
Ammon News - Reflected Archeology in the Ecosphere and Sociosphere - the 15th International Conference on Jordan's History and Archeology - will kick off at the campus of Yarmouk University (YU) from August 2-5.The conference,…
The Israeli occupation and the culture of impunity seriously undermine the…
(MENAFN-Palestine News Network) 398 Views New York/PNN/ The United Nations special committee to investigate Israeli practices towards the Palestinians has condemned Israel's gross violations against…
Connecting Through Culture is back this Saturday
Connect through culture, Ta' Xbiex Local CouncilThe historic event is back for its sixth edition. Home to many foreign embassies, Ta' Xbiex is known as the diplomatic capital of Malta.
Bringing together different cultures in one event,…
212 Photography Istanbul will animate the city with various disciplines
212 Photography Istanbul is once again preparing to welcome the audience of culture and art with its contents, including different disciplines and its program covering Istanbul. The fifth edition of the festival will…
Abu Dhabi Culture Summit partners with Recording Academy ahead of October edition
DUBAI: Amapiano, a style of house music with influences from jazz and lounge music that emerged in South Africa, has captured the imagination of artists around the world. Egyptian choreographer Yara Saleh is one of those who…
Biden says he told Saudi prince he blamed him for Khashoggi’s murder
President Biden with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Friday.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York TimesJERUSALEM — President Biden said Friday that now was not the time to restart peace talks between Israel and…
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Market Segmented by Applications and Geographic Trends, Growth and…
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2019 – 2027
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, USA, July 13, 2022…
Reviews | Israel is thriving, but changing demographics could be its downfall
Comment this storyCommentRonald S. Lauder is President of the World Jewish Congress and former US Ambassador to Austria.On July 1, Yair Lapid became Israel's 14th prime minister. Although he will only serve as a caretaker until the general…
Biden’s concierge business in Israel and Saudi Arabia
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I've seen them in China, the United States and all over Europe.
Dressed in blue or beige uniforms and pushing cleaning carts, these hardworking men and women (in Europe, women clean men's…
SIRCLES in Jordan has completed its first waste management training | Culture & Society
Ammon News - The first training of the SIRCLES project has been completed, a project that aims to produce organic fertilizers by recycling organic waste from hotels in the city of Aqaba, Jordan, neighbors reported. 38 participants…
‘With Love, from Kalamazoo to Palestine’ brings Palestinian culture to Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI — For a second year, “With Love, from Kalamazoo to Palestine: A Festival of Celebration and Solidarity” plans to bring the culture of Palestine to Bronson Park.The event scheduled for 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 is…
‘The Jessica Machado Show’ debuts July 9 on WBSM
With Marcus Ferro now moving to the new weeknight schedule south coast tonight alongside Chris McCarthy, the question arose as to what will happen to his highly successful Saturday afternoon show?Well, you could say that Saturday afternoons…
Fans call on Disney World to incorporate more Indian and Middle Eastern culture
The Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT's World Showcase opened on September 7, 1984. It was the first expansion that Walt Disney World added to the original World Showcase!
Credit: Disney Parks Blog
The Morocco Pavilion is unique in that Walt…
Uruguay suspends COVID vaccination for children under 13 | app
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay has stopped administering the coronavirus vaccine to children under the…
‘Yu Gi Oh!’ creator Takahashi Kazuki found dead off the coast of Japan aged 60 | app
Takahashi Kazuki, who created the hugely popular "Yu-Gi-Oh!" entertainment franchise, died at age 60,…
For LGBTQ immigrants in Tennessee, culture can add an additional barrier
By Dulce Torres Guzman, Tennessee LookoutJuly 7, 2022 For some Tennessee LGBTQ people, growing up meant realizing that their sexual orientation could be used against them by society, including their family members. Find out what's happening…
For LGBTQ Tennesseans from immigrant families, culture can add another barrier to acceptance –…
For some Tennessee LGBTQ people, growing up meant realizing that their sexual orientation could be used against them by society, including their family members.
According to Movement Advancement…
For LGBTQ Tennesseans from Immigrant Families, Culture May Add Another Barrier to Acceptance |…
Nicole Garcia Aguilar, a transgender woman, looks at donated clothing at the hotel she lives in as she…
New call for MedFilm Works in Progress – 3rd edition – Culture
(ANSAmed) - ROME, 05 LUG - The call for the third edition of WIP MedFILM dedicated to projects in post-production is launched.After the success of the first two editions, with more than…
The exhibitionism of the Intifada, 20 years later
Don't judge a play by its title, Two Palestinians Go Dogging is a highly engaging production about the mundane and cyclical nature of Israel's occupation of Palestine. Funny and thought-provoking, the viewer is forced to speculate about…
New Bedford Light’s Jack Spillane Talks Abortion Rights and More
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, triggering the ban on abortion in many parts of this country. Women are responding on both sides of the issue, here in New Bedford and across the country.Online publication New Bedford Light…
UN report with Abu Dhabi Department of Culture sheds light on pandemic’s effect on arts scene
DUBAI: While lockdowns, postponements and cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic seem largely over, socio-economic upheavals are still factored in - and the international arts and culture scene is just one of many sectors that…
The Roundup: Pop Culture Highlights From Across the Region
DUBAI: Almost 10 years ago, Egyptian filmmaker Ali El-Arabi, the award-winning documentary filmmaker behind 'Captains of Zaatari,' which hits Netflix this month, made a promise. He was in the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, the…
Nationally Recognized K-12 Planning Company Davis Demographics Joins MGT
Davis Demographics has partnered with MGT
This combination strengthens our ability to provide school districts with best-in-class services to improve student access to quality learning opportunities.…
‘Pazar//Shuk’, a journey through the markets of Istanbul and Tel Aviv – Culture
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, 28 GIU - Two seemingly distant places, Istanbul and Tel Aviv, meet every day in the authentic culture of the food markets that enliven the streets of both cities.…
Abdel Dayem: The “Asfour” Forum celebrates the symbols of Arab culture
The artist, Dr. Enas Abdel-Dayem, Minister of Culture, inaugurates the International Forum "Gaber Asfour.. Accomplishment and Enlightenment" which is organized by the Supreme Council of Culture headed by Dr.…
Abortion is still legal in Michigan, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that protected a woman's right to choose, and Michigan's governor released a statement on what it means for Michigan women.Is abortion now illegal in Michigan?In Michigan,…
Rights group denounces the Palestinian Authority for the death of an activist | app
JERUSALEM (AP) — Amnesty International said Friday that the Palestinian Authority has not held its security…
Vietnam remains in FIFA’s top 100 | Culture – Sports
Vietnamese national football team are in 97th place in the FIFA rankings. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi, June 24 (VNA) -- Vietnam's men's national football team remains in FIFA's top 100, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.
The Golden…
Vietnamese midfielder highlighted as one of the players to watch at the AFC Cup | Culture –…
Nguyen Hoang Duc (right) during the SEA Games 31 final between Vietnam and Thailand on May 22 in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The AFC Cup ASEAN zone will return to action on June 24, nearly two years after it was canceled in…
German cultural event scaled back after Palestine controversy
Germany's Goethe-Institut has scaled back its next event, "Beyond The Lone Offender", after attendees pulled out days earlier following a decision to disinvite Mohammed El-Kurd.
Mohammed El-Kurd is a famous…
Siona Benjamin makes art “beyond borders”
Iconic is the most misused word in our language, but for Siona Benjamin's work, the word often fits. The best of his paintings evoke universes of multiplicity where the myths of many nations cohere and inspire. “Beyond…
use culture to normalize occupation
The Bradford Literature Festival is once again in the eye of the storm, this time due to its sponsorship by pro-Israel groups. This further highlights the importance of cultural spaces and the solidarity they can serve, writes Ibrahim…
Duterte’s daughter sworn in earlier in independence show | app
Sara Duterte will break with tradition at Sunday's swearing-in ceremony, choosing to be sworn in as the…
Minister of Culture attends 9th Baku World Forum
Culture Minister HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani during the 9th edition of the Baku World Forum, which was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan HE Ilham Aliyev.
Baku: Minister of Culture, HE Sheikh…
South Carolina Supreme Court summons disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh to appear in person for…
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Supreme Court summoned suspended Hampton County attorney Alex Murdaugh,…
New art exhibit takes viewers on a world tour | arts and culture
Home to a thriving art scene, Los Angeles has long been a hotspot for artists whose works have been…
Exhibition on Archaeological Research in Jordan opens at UJ | Culture & Society
Ammon News - A poster exhibition on archaeological research opened Thursday at the University of Jordan (UJ) as part of an exchange program between Jordanian and German academic institutions that started a few years ago, according to…
Palestine House Open to Share Culture and Traditions with San Diego
From the tiles on the floor, to the backlit mural on the ceiling, to the artifacts hung on the walls, every aspect of the Palestine House in Balboa Park tells the story of its people and culture.It was in the summer of 2002 that a group of…
Oklahoma, Texas to Make SEC Softball Even Greater | Sports
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma and Texas — the two finalists in the…
NEPCO Executive Highlights Shift to Flexible Interconnect Systems | Culture & Society
Ammon News - A shift to a flexible power system and inter-country power connection systems is now a necessity for modern power systems, Amjad Rawashdeh, managing director of the National Electricity Company of Jordan (NEPCO), said…
Serious Money: Walking Plutocratic London – the rise of the super-rich
An unused car covered in front of a mansion on Kensington Palace Gardens, London's most expensive street © Andrew Testa/Panos PicturesOur family lived in what used to be called “genteel poverty” – the middle-class family going through hard…
Saudi political scientist: refusal to compromise, which characterizes Arab political culture, is…
In an April 13, 2022 article from the London-based Saudi daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, Political scientist Tawfiq Al-Saif said that a hallmark of Arab political culture is the refusal to negotiate and compromise on various issues, especially…
High and low criticism of Israel
When it comes to Israel, it's always the best of times and the worst of times. For the Jewish state, the sky is the limit – or else it is falling. According to its critics, Israel is on the brink of moral immolation, an apartheid regime…
the Ministry of Strategic Affairs
1. Title: The Ministry of Strategic Affairs and David Hirsh – An asset of the “State of Israel”? In 2015, the Ministry of Strategic Affairs was tasked with leading the fight against the Palestine…
Congressman says US foreign policy has ‘blind spot’ on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
CHICAGO: US foreign policy has a 'blind spot' when it comes to obtaining accurate information on the challenges facing Israelis and Palestinians or achieving peace, the member told Arab News on Wednesday. of Illinois Congressman Sean…
The Amman Way: how do you see ecosystems, art and culture?
The versatile cultural program www.allaroundculture.com recently launched its first regional networking event for the “Academy of Ecosystems” stream, attended by over 40 arts and culture practitioners, institutions, collectives, alliances…
Palfest Sheffield festival celebrates the culture of Palestine with a mass dance event
Palfest Sheffield opens on June 14 with a talk and exhibition of photographs from Palestine, will celebrate food, dance, poetry, film, stories and more.The Arts Council supported the event by helping to fund a mass participatory dabke dance…
20 Hilarious Gen Z Memes That Sum Up The Cultural Divide
Generation Z is the newest group of individuals moving the world forward. Widely recognized as being born between 1995 and 2012, these people are the future. They were born into a very different world than other generations, like…
Sunnyside Gang Member Could Face Adult Charges
Will a 13-year-old Sunnyside gang member be tried as an adult after he was charged with shooting five people at a Cinco de Mayo festival in Sunnyside earlier this month? The teenager is being held at the Yakima County Juvenile Justice…
Ukraine: Map of Russian control as of May 19, 2022 (Subscription)
SUBSCRIBERS CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO ITEM AND MAP(To see other maps from this conflict, see all Ukraine articles on PolGeoNow.) Search for Djordje Djukic. Map by Evan Centanni and Djordje Djukic
Russian-led forces have nearly surrounded…
The Doha Film Institute awards grants to 44 international projects | New
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its Spring 2022 grant programme, supporting 44 projects from 33 countries in its latest funding round.
Three of the recipients - Lotfy Nathan's HarkaChie Hayakawa Diet 75…
Civilian R&D in Progress: The Ballad of a Third Culture Child
Ten years ago my mother made the Hajj - the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to visit the House of God. For five days, Muslims reenact the key moments of the great prophets. By experiencing the place and the prayers of these…
The murder of Shireen Abu Akleh hurts the oppressed: New Frame
The world is appalled by the brutal murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, yet another Palestinian journalist who was killed by Israeli military forces. She worked for Al Jazeera Arabic and was shot and killed in Jenin, in the…
Martyr Qasem Soleimani defender of the search for truth
Lebanon's culture minister said in a message on Sunday that martyr Qasem Soleimani's ideal was not to defend lands or countries, as he was the defender of the search for truth and divine monotheistic values.
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA):…
Surviving through culture in post-Nakba Palestine
Stripped of statehood in the most traumatic way, Palestinians have preserved their right of return by building a vibrant and thriving national culture. Through literature, art, music, fashion and theater, the Palestinian dream lives on.…
‘Culture of impunity must end’: UN demands investigation into Israeli attack on funeral…
Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (Picture: file)
By Palestine Chronicle StaffUnited Nations High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet condemned the Israeli police attack on Palestinian mourners in a…
‘Liberated’ ethnic studies group sued for alleged civil rights violations – J.
Surveillance continued to escalate this week around the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium after a group of Jewish parents and teachers in Los Angeles filed a federal lawsuit alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act…
Israel Police use stun grenades, beat mourners in procession for slain journalist : NPR
Israeli police fought to block a funeral march for Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh just outside Jerusalem's Old City.
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:
The funeral of a Palestinian American…
Our culture is not your fraternal evening
In 2003, Sigma Chi organized a "Viva Mexico" party. It was a party where fraternity members dressed up as border patrol agents, handed out green cards, and danced in construction vests. Speaker…
DJ Big Hass Drops New Radio Show and Other Area Pop Culture Highlights
DUBAI: The Michelin Guide, the restaurant industry's most respected guide, will launch its Dubai edition this month in partnership with Dubai Tourism. This has led some skeptics to speculate that the list will be filled with…
An Alitalia employee who saved Jews from the 1967 pogrom in Libya – Culture
(ANSAmed) - ROME, 10 MAG - An unsung Italian story of heroism and solidarity involving the Jews of Libya during the 1967 pogrom returned to center stage on Monday night at an event in the…
History of the Jews of Yemen
An ancient Jewish community that survived all odds and came home.
A Jew stays in Yemen
Only one Jewish person remains in Yemen, down from seven in February, according to a new United Nations report report on the treatment of religious…
Doing Ukraine and how empires invent geography
More than usual, I currently live in two different worlds, and travel between them, sometimes uncomfortably. Right now, like many people, I live day to day following the news from Ukraine, the greatest moral and political…
The escalation of Ramadan in Jerusalem
(May 8, 2022 / Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) There has been a history of violence during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in recent years, but it's not like Islamic law calls for an escalation during this time. There has been…
After controversies, Georgetown law students call for culture change |
When Nick Rawlinson, a third-year student at Georgetown University Law Center, heard that a poet accused of…
May marks the end of the semester and the start of AANHPI Heritage Month | Culture
May 1 marked the start of this year's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage…
The escalation of Ramadan in Jerusalem | The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com | Amb. Golden…
Photo credit: Jamal Awad / Flash 90Palestinian Authority Arabs pray during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque within the Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem's Old City, April 15, 2022.
Using…
McConaughey Narrates Texas Wildlife Movie | Arts & Culture
Longview native Matthew McConaughey recounts deep in the heart, a visually stunning film about the wildlife…
Nothing Can Undermine the Palestinian Question: An Iranian Cleric – Society/Culture News
Ramadan this year, like last year, coincided with a new wave of Israeli aggression against Palestinians, which infuriated Muslims around the world, prompting them to attend mass protests to condemn the regime's atrocities. Israeli against…
La Culture Couture returns in person after two years | Campus News
Culture Couture returned in person for the first time in two years to the Becker Amphitheater on April 28.…
The Absolute Best Mediterranean Restaurants in the United States
Chef Enrique Limardo is the originator of Imperfecto's fusion concept. The menu changes daily with an ongoing commitment to exploring the interplay between Mediterranean and Latin American cuisines. The white and blue hues…
Palestinian culture of seeking martyrdom Reason for Zionists’ failure: Hamas official
TEHRAN (IQNA) — A senior Hamas official has pointed out that the Zionists' failure is due to the culture of seeking martyrdom among Palestinian fighters.
Addressing the International Quds Day rally in Tehran on Friday, Khalil…
Berlin’s Gropius Bau hosts Beirut and the Golden Sixties exhibition
A work by Aref El Rayess at the exhibition.
Mohammad Yusuf, Feature Writer
Beirut and the Golden Sixties: A Manifesto of Fragility, is an exhibition at…
Mainstream media against resuuuuurch culture., by bluediamond | Surfing Forums
"Monbiot never wrote a column about the worst attack on press freedom in a generation: the political persecution of Julian Assange. Soil erosion, he said, took precedence. Now, it prioritizes a witch hunt against left-wing heretics in…
AAUP errs in taking sides on definition of anti-Semitism (opinion)
The American Association of University Teachers for a hundred years has protected its political neutrality by not taking a position on controversial issues unrelated to academic freedom. Academics on both sides of current policy debates…
Demography drives the China-India-Russia triple deal
There are plenty of examples of bitter enemies turning into unlikely allies precisely because they pose too much of a danger to each other.
Britain and Russia spent most of the 19e century competing in the "Great Game" on India.…
Russian cyberattack could capitalize on electoral doubts | app
As the war in Ukraine continues, the United States is warning that Russia and aligned criminal groups could…
Celebrating the contribution of Arab-American artists to culture – Eurasia Review
By Rawaa Talas
On April 1, US President Joe Biden released an open letter extending his "warmest greetings" to the Arab-American community in honor of Arab-American Heritage Month. Such a gesture was welcomed by many, including…