The finalists for the 44th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were revealed Wednesday morning. “Whether it’s her epic reimagining of King Lear in ‘A Thousand Acres,’ exploring campus life at Moo University in the hilarious ‘Moo,’ or her insightful writing about her beloved horses for readers of all ages, Smiley’s work brings a deeper understanding of the American landscape and …
Israeli warplanes have bombed a house belonging to the Shehadeh family in the Brazil neighbourhood in the Rafah governorate, south of the Gaza Strip. In two separate attacks on the Abu Dabaa and Ashour family homes in Rafah, the number of people killed from the aerial bombardment increased to 25. “Cutting off communications and the internet means that Palestinians will …
Israel suspended parliament sessions after a legislator tested positive for coronavirus amid concerns about new outbreaks in the country. All non-essential Knesset staff were instructed to stay home, and all of Thursday’s committee meetings were postponed “pending an investigation of the ramifications” of MP Sami Abu Shehadeh having contracted COVID-19. “I appeal to all of those who have been in …
