Archives for March 2023

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin set the outright World Cup record for most career victories with 87 by winning a slalom Saturday. … [Read more...] about Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup skiing record with 87th win

The news of the rapprochement between long-time regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran sent shockwaves through the Middle East on Saturday and struck a symbolic blow for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has made the threat posed by Tehran a public diplomacy priority and personal crusade. … [Read more...] about Saudi deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East

After hosting talks at which Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, China said Saturday it has no hidden motives and isn't trying to fill any "vacuum" in the Middle East. … [Read more...] about China denies hidden motives after hosting Iran-Saudi talks

The BBC faced an escalating crisis Saturday over its suspension of former soccer star and program host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government's new asylum policy. … [Read more...] about BBC crisis escalates as players, stars rally behind Lineker

Chaos. Dysfunction. An abject disaster. Those were some of the more printable projections of the House GOP as it struggled to elect Speaker Kevin McCarthy in January. … [Read more...] about Washington pundits proved wrong when House GOP unites, scores wins after chaotic speaker’s election