However, relations between the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the rest of Israeli society appear to have been damaged.

The rabbi claimed that conversion therapy is a necessary procedure between ages 13 and 15 in order to rid people of their homosexual tendencies.

The project is estimated at about NIS 30 million.

On Sunday morning, the Health Ministry showed only 4,826 active cases of coronavirus in Israel, among them, 65 who were intubated. So far, 248 people have died.

Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry Itamar Grotto insisted that despite improvements in coronavirus conditions around the country, we must be prepared for a second wave in summer.

Amir Ohana attacks AG on way out the door

Acting US director of national intelligence Richard Grenell says he spoke "with an influential Lebanese Shi'ite leader" who is "close" to coming out publicly in favor of decriminalizing homosexuality

Recent praise and PFLP work with Tehran in Lebanon may point to increased Iranian support for the group.

China and its rivals in the West are using Africa’s debt problems, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, as a political football in their struggle for power on the continent, experts say.Seifudein Adem, a professor of global studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, said that ballooning national debt had been a major concern for many African countries even before Covid-19, but had now been brought front and centre.While it was encouraging that major creditors were seriously considering…

Five Chinese labour rights activists who went missing after being arrested have been released after 17 months in detention.The five – Zhang Zhiru, Wu Guijun, Jian Hui, Song Jiahui and He Yuancheng – returned home on Thursday evening, according to a Hong Kong-based rights group China Labour Bulletin.They had been arrested by police for allegedly “disturbing public order” on January 20 last year as part of a crackdown triggered by an attempt by factory workers to form a trade union.Jian was…

The United States has ramped up its military operations in waters close to China this year as the risk of confrontation between the two nations continues to grow.So far this year, aircraft from the US armed forces have conducted 39 flights over the South China Sea, East China Sea, Yellow Sea and the Taiwan Strait – more than three times the number carried out in the equivalent period of 2019.Two of the flights passed closed to Hong Kong, a rare move that indicated their proximity to mainland…

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“This is something we started in our CSR wing some years ago and we will continue doing so," he said.

New study explains effects of lockdowns and limitations on diagnosis, treatment and prevention services.

Mohamed assured that it’s a countrywide drive, and not an exclusively Rift Valley project.

Italian PM says the volunteer, who was taken from Kilifi in 2018, has been released.

The patient earlier sneaked into Tanzania to bury her step-father, health official says.

Amisom KDF forces have recorded remarkable success, especially in restoring peace in areas under its control.

It would be unfair for the government to propose a blanket isolation strategy based only on age.

We must inculcate in ourselves the right attitude critical to the fight against this pandemic.

Trust must be strong in your team: your trust in your team members; and their trust in you.

Militarising the operations creates bad blood. People become resistant and restive.

The sooner both Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto stop pussyfooting and bear their full fangs the better for Kenya.

Carefree socialising is back in full swing, with no evidence that frequent handwashing has become the norm.

Children willing and able to e-learn should be encouraged.

A coalition government will further strengthen the Kenyatta and Raila axis, which is what it is all about.

The illusion that learning from home is taking place is a conscious bias that is remiss of the context.

This pandemic is a new test to our collective strength and we must work together to address it.

Students are more likely to succeed when they are supported as individuals.

He lodged a case of unfair dismissal against FKF at the Employment and Labour Court in Nairobi.

The setback has not thrown Ogallo off-track.

“This is the time for coaches, depending on their philosophy, to better the skills of their athletes.”

It is viewed as a rival body to the Kenya Football Coaches Association (Kefoca).

As a politician, Koinange loved land and power - the two levers of influence.

Kibochi is expected to the military chief to bring Kenyan soldiers back home from Somalia.

The foundation uses its funds to eradicate poverty, to promote literacy and numeracy.

From the top 20 students, only four had access to smartphones.

We all need some cheering up and need something to do with all the time we find ourselves with.

Some propose that frontline workers be housed at an isolated facility.

I well understand why so many murder stories are set on cruise ships.

Kanu has rolled out online campaigns seeking to revamp itself General Election.

He was a beneficiary of the Kennedy Airlifts, a project in the late 1950s and early 60s.

Tour comes at a time when world leaders are holding virtual meetings

Health workers threaten to strike if they are not provided with safety kits.

Detectives posing as potential buyers nab suspects.

When Zima did her weekly grocery shopping in March, she was shocked by the prices.“A package of chicken that used to cost HK$39 (US$5) was HK$50,” she recalled. A litre of milk went up from HK$35 to HK$49, and the tomatoes she used to pay HK$8 for were now HK$12.She worried her family of three might not have enough to eat for the month, because they would run out of money.The 32-year-old fled Pakistan in 2015 together with her husband and son, claiming religious persecution as members of the…

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Basic Law. Forget about organising webinars to celebrate the anniversary, a debate about the core constitutional issues underlying the implementation of the Basic Law – China’s sovereignty over Hong Kong and the extent of Hong Kong’s autonomy – is unfolding right before us. The debate was triggered by statements made by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council, and the central government’s liaison office on…

Confined to their 100 sq ft space in a subdivided flat in Hong Kong amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Wendy Cheung and her husband quarrelled numerous times over hygiene, money and caring for their son.Finally, she decided it was time to get a divorce after eight years of marriage.The distress caused by the fear of coronavirus infection, confinement measures and social isolation has taken a toll on couples. Cooped-up Hongkongers have been flooding hotlines with calls seeking help with conflicts at…