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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said Jordan will host 2020 Olympics boxing qualifiers for Asia and Oceania after an event in China’s Wuhan was canceled due to fears over the new flu-like coronavirus. The death toll from the virus rose to 41 on Saturday, with more than 1,300 infected …

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will no longer be working members of Britain’s monarchy and they will pay their own way in life as they embark on an independent future, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday. They will also no longer use their “Royal Highness” titles, the palace said in …

The British government secretly funded Reuters in the 1960s and 1970s at the behest of an anti-Soviet propaganda unit linked to British intelligence and concealed the funding by using the BBC to make the payments, declassified government documents show. The money was used to expand Reuters coverage of the Middle …

Several Israeli school districts held impromptu tolerance classes on Sunday after the country’s education minister, an Orthodox rabbi, angered LGBT campaigners by implying homosexuality was unnatural. The furor over the remarks by Education Minister Rafael Peretz – who last year spoke favorably about gay “conversion therapy”, a widely discredited method …

Pope Francis called on Sunday for dialogue and restraint two days after the killing of a top Iranian military commander by the United States. Speaking at the Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican, the pope did not mention Iran by name but spoke of a terrible air of tension that …

By: Emily Devereaux | This Christmas season, let’s reflect on Jesus’ life and the historical areas of that far away land. While there is a debate about who is Jesus, still, there is some evidence o His Palestinian heritage. He especially represents Palestinian heritage in many of his teachings and …

Pope Francis urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the “darkness in human hearts” that leads to religious persecution, social injustice, armed conflicts and fear of migrants. In his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) Christmas Day message, the 83-year-old pope called for peace …

By Angela Haupt  Freelance Writer Dec. 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 If you read it and loved it in 2019, read more like it in 2020. Here are 12 books, from a variety of genres, to consider based on recent favorites. If you enjoyed “City of Girls,” by Elizabeth …

Hosting a summit of Muslim leaders, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad bemoaned the state of Islam and defended the meeting that has been shunned by Saudi Arabia and criticized for undermining the bigger Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Divisions in the Muslim world were self-evident as only about 20 countries sent …

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday came out in support of Arsenal player Mesut Ozil for his criticism of China’s treatment of ethnic Uighur Muslims, saying Beijing can censor the team’s football games but cannot hide rights violations. The Arsenal midfielder, a German Muslim of Turkish origin, last …

Female Turkish lawmakers sang a Chilean song in parliament that has been taken up in demonstrations globally to protest violence against women, and displayed photographs of women who have been killed. Unofficial data compiled by a Turkish advocacy group shows men murdered 440 women in the country last year, more …

There are many interesting legends that tell about the origin of Khiva. Allegedly, the city grew around the well Hewvakh, with tasty and cool water. The well was dug by the order of Shem, the elder son of Biblical Noah. Today one can see this well in the old part of Khiva, …

We can attract more tourists with our history and values Shavkat Mirziyoyev Khiva – The City Museum Khiva is the most peculiar Uzbek city. Its history is inextricably connected with the history of the legendary Khorezmshah’s State with its capital in Urgench before. Khiva is a very ancient city. In the 10th …

What is Itchan-Kala? In ancient Khiva, as well as other eastern cities, was divided into three parts: the fortress – Kunya-Ark, suburb – Dishan-Kala and the city – Itchan-Kala. Today Itchan-Kala (Ichan Kala) is open-air museum. It is the old part of the city, surrounded with wall and turned into the …

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world’s strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold. Previously, Saudi Arabia required all restaurants to have one entrance for families and women, and another for …

If the city of Navoi is still “nothing at all”, then in six or seven kilometers south of the city of Navoi one of the most ancient settlements of craftsmen “Sangbur” is located.  The name comes from the words “Sang” – stone and “drill” – to drill, break, that is, …

New York lawmakers are considering setting up the nation’s first ban on virginity testing, a practice common in many countries, legislators said on Tuesday, after a U.S. rapper sparked controversy by saying he subjected his daughter to yearly exams. The proposed measures in New York would prohibit doctors from checking …

The Levant News Exclusive – By Emad El-Din Aysha | Mark Sedgwick is Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies at Aarhus University, and Chair of the Nordic Society for Middle Eastern Studies. He studied history at Oxford University, did his PhD at the University of Bergen, and taught for many …

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited U.S. troops in Iraq on Saturday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday period. During his visit Pence also held a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi. Pence visited Al Asad Air Base in western Iraq where U. Source: Reuters

On the occasion of World Cities’ Day, celebrated on 31 October, UNESCO designated Beirut Creative City for Literature. With this annoucement, Beirut joins the Organization’s Network of Creative Cities, which now number a total of 246 members. The Network brings together cities that base their development on creativity, whether in …

By Russell Morris   Regarding The Basic Income with Demurrage as a distribution mechanism, and  our Agent of Transformation A message from Silvio, embedded in a book of magic; ShiBboLeTh. “After 30 YEARS of watching closely what was happening with The Two “No Eyes Guys”  (The Cash Mob Elite) and …

This source of funding for the whole agenda of keeping us all divided in any way possible, is massive. And I do not mean credit. I mean cash; US paper dollars for the most part, which pay for all the dirty work being done. The cash paper money in our …

By Russel Morris   New moon Dear Beast, I have been ceased By Two Winged Soldiers on horseback. Gently. Actually, They just showed me a document And asked me To come along. I know this document very well. It is Aktive Currency Policy. Silvio shared it with us In the …

By Russell Morris   Unexpected Meeting In The War Room Abraxas watches as The Shipping Empire and The Land Lords begin to clash. Pretty much out of the blue Abraxas exclaims in a peaceful but firm way; “I’ve surrendered” Puzzled looks from JD and JP “But,   what about …the, the …

A UAE delegation will participate in the ‘One Young World Summit 2019’, in London, UK, which will convene the brightest young talent from more than 190 countries, from 22nd to 25th October. The participation is in line with the UAE’s strategy to empower young people and provide them with an …

By Russell Morris   An open letter to William Crowdy of The White House in Washington DC: Dear Mr. Crowdy, I am very grateful to you for receiving my first correspondence with President Trump almost three years ago. Thank you. When i investigated your name i was inspired to somehow …

The oldest known natural pearl in the world has been discovered by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi archaeologists working at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Dubbed the ‘Abu Dhabi Pearl’, it was found in layers that have been radiocarbon …

Islamic countries are reembracing the world of knowledge they commanded during the ancient and medieval period of history but conflicts prevent that resurgence, said a prominent Russian scholar in Arabic and Islamic studies. The role of technological progress in the UAE is an example for such a resurgence to knowledge, …

An Emirati woman has been elected as a member of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development, GISD, Alliance, in a bid to scale up private sector investment for sustainable development. On Tuesday, the United Nations announced Habiba Al Mar’ashi Al Hashimi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Emirates Environmental Group, as …

Ahoy, Yes, I am familiar with The Shipping Empire. I want to confess to you What I do with my massive Hoards of hidden CASH. First of all, It just sits in The Vault deep underground. It can sit there for years and years Because it does not decay or …

Nowadays travel to Uzbekistan is one of the most popular ways to widen you horizons, see gorgeous ancient cities and become closer to the mysterious and exciting East and its marvelous culture. Why? It’s all very simple! First, tourism in Uzbekistan is affordable. Second, it’s safe. And third, Uzbekistan tourism …

Sharjah Archaeology Museum, part of Sharjah Museums Authority, SMA, has announced that it is hosting a six-month long exhibition that showcases Kuwait’s ancient history. Held in cooperation with the Kuwaiti National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, KNCCAL, “The Splendid Archaeology of Kuwait” exhibition includes artifacts excavated from different locations …

Huda Al Hashemi, Assistant Director-General for Strategy and Innovation, at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future has been named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Digital Government” for her valuable role in promoting innovation in government work. “Apolitical” is a global …

Emirati artist and critic Ali Al Abdan has stressed that His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has been committed to ensure that Sharjah’s urban development is firmly rooted in, and an extension of, the Arab and Islamic architectural aesthetics that …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the El Escorial Library, St. Jerome Royal Church (Hieronymus Monastery), several museums, monasteries and other historical buildings in Madrid, Spain, on October 10, 2019. Once the historical residence of the King of Spain and …

By Emad El-Din Aysha, PhD   I’ve steadfastly avoided watching any of the Batman and Batman-related movies after The Dark Knight Rises (2012), which was incredible, but I’d heard that there were security procedures being taken against Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker in the US itself, so I simply had to go!! …

By Russel Morris Another leak from the secret meeting of The Shipping Empire and Pennywise Details about the new Trump Series. Episode One The First Letter from The Beast. Trump opening the letter before becoming POTUS. Dear Mr. Trump, If you think, just because i have left my left handed …

The UAE Capital has witnessed the launch of the ‘Arab Charter on Women’s Rights’ on Tuesday, during a special ceremony held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the …

The Sharjah World Book Capital, SWBC Office, is urging Arab writers and poets to contribute to a contemporary Arabic language anthology, “Lungs of the Sea”, as part of the Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 celebrations, and in keeping with Sharjah’s cultural vision to support and promote contemporary Arabic writers. The …

Leaked document from the meeting between Pennywise    and The Beast Which was held at The Headquarters of The Shipping Empire just drifting in the doldrums far out in The Deep Blue Sea October 2, 2019  (crescent moon waxing) Chapter Three (from book 3  of The Books of Wee Thoughts entitled …

The Federal National Council will launch on Tuesday the ‘Arab Document on Women’s Rights in the UAE’, in yet a new addition to the track record of achievements boasted by the UAE in the field of women’s empowerment under the aegis of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the …

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award has participated in the first-ever International Publishers Association, IPA, seminar to take place in the Middle East, to discuss the publishing industry from both a regional and global standpoint. The seminar themed “Read. Empower. Transform: The Role of Reading for the Future of the Arab …

International Expo Group holds the largest industry event – the 15th International Exhibition UzAgroExpo 2019 on November 27-29. The exhibition will be attended by enterprises and organizations specializing in production and sale of modern agricultural machinery and spare parts, equipment, technologies and materials for poultry farming, plant growing, veterinary medicine, …

The UAE Ministry of Education, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, and Bloomberg L.P. signed today a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to implement a training and development programme — called the ADNOC-Bloomberg Education Initiative. The initiative is designed to equip a new generation of students with the specialised financial …