The conflict in Syria has seen the convergence of multiple, sometimes opposing forces in the skies over a near-decade-long civil war that today threatens to draw the United States’ foreign policy resources back into the quagmire, one in which its closest ally, Israel, and a leading rival, Russia, are among…
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Chelsea Clinton is a public health advocate, researcher, and educator. But being a mother has deepened her passion for children’s health, becoming a global public health advocate. “Every parent, I’m convinced, loves their children and wants to do what’s best, and many cannot because of circumstance,” Chelsea once said, “but…
“High North, low tensions” goes an old saying, describing the relatively calm security situation and diplomatic relations in the Arctic for decades. But mounting tensions between the West and Russia, particularly since the 2014 Crimea crisis, has led both sides to beef up their militaries even in the remote High…
The Ikea store in Queens, New York, which opened on Jan. 14, marked a decided departure for the iconic home furnishings brand. Located in the Rego Park Shopping Center, the 11,500-square-foot open layout ― a new, smaller format for Ikea ― is divided into core areas of the home, offering…
Hásel’s conviction is based on 64 messages he published on Twitter between 2014 and 2016 and a song he shared on YouTube. In one message from March 2016, he posted a photograph of Victoria Gómez, a member of a left-wing terrorist group named GRAPO, with the message: “Demonstrations are necessary…
Havana, (Prensa Latina) It is a complex process that poses several transformations at the same time: elimination of the convertible peso (CUC), a new and unique exchange rate of 24 pesos (CUP) for one dollar, for individuals and the state sector, abolition of the excessive subsidies and undue gratuities, and…
What are pulses? Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses. Staples dishes and cuisines from across the world feature pulses, from hummus in the Mediterranean (chick peas),…
Quieter, more lethal Russian subs present a new challenge to the US Navy and its NATO partners. But US and European navies are more than equipped for a renewed emphasis on anti-submarine warfare, the commander of US Naval Forces Europe said this month. Visit the Business section of Insider for…