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A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East
Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East
Iraq and Iran have banned mega production focused on seventh century schism between Sunni and Shia MuslimsFinancial Times - 1d -
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran and US
China, Iran and Russia have conducted joint naval drills in the Middle EastABC News - 2d -
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Anna Foster replaces Mishal Husain on Radio 4's Today
Foster was previously a Middle East correspondent and presented on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live.BBC News - 4d -
Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'
President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.ABC News - 22h -
Everyone Has a Plan for Gaza. None of Them Add Up.
Since President Trump’s suggestion to expel the territory’s population, Middle East leaders have rushed to propose options for a postwar Gaza. Each is unacceptable to either Israel or Hamas, or both.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump must tread lightly with Arab leaders in peace talks
If the primary goal of the Trump administration is to quickly address issues in the Middle East and prevent further wars and instability, placing additional pressure on Arab countries might ...The Hill - 3d -
Rubio discusses Gaza reconstruction with Saudi Arabia, future of ceasefire uncertain
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Monday, discussing the situation in the Middle East and the reconstruction of Gaza. The meeting comes as the future of the ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will take Ukraine's demands to Russian officials as talks continue to bring an end to the war. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, ...CBS News - 1d -
Marking 14 years since start of Syrian civil war
It's been 14 years since the start of the Syrian civil war and fighting continues even after Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.CBS News - 57m -
Foreign states including repressive regimes pay peers over £3m in two years
Middle East nations among those to have paid 27 members of Lords for work such as consultancy and legal advice. Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 roles while member of Lords Members of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Almost 290,000 properties without power as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings dangerous rain
South-east Queensland and northern NSW struggle to recover amid heavy downpours and flash flooding. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Swathes of south-east ...The Guardian - 5d -
Providence plays Butler in Big East Tournament
Butler Bulldogs (13-18, 6-14 Big East) vs. Providence Friars (12-19, 6-14 Big East) New York; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...ABC News - 2d -
'Blessed' Bueckers makes Big East tourney history
UConn superstar Paige Bueckers lifted the 1-seed Huskies to a 70-50 victory over 2-seed Creighton in the Big East tournament championship game to claim the program's 30th conference tournament ...ESPN - 3d -
Albany defeats Binghamton 69-66 in America East Conference Playoffs
Amar’e Marshall scored 20 points and No. 4 seed Albany held off fifth-seeded Binghamton for a 69-66 victory in the quarterfinals of the America East Conference PlayoffsABC News - 5d -
Big East tournament semifinals prediction: Can Marquette beat St. John's in New York?
The Golden Eagles play the Red Storm in the Big East tournament semifinals on Friday. Here's our prediction for that game.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem twice in a month
Books about Banksy and by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé were removed, and one of the owners detained. Israeli police have raided the leading Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem for the second time ...The Guardian - 2d -
Stocks plunge, market closes down on recession fears amid escalating tariffs
The major stock indexes plunged on Monday amid fears of a possible recession.ABC News - 3d -
1 dead and several injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast
Officials say flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 yearsABC News - 6d -
Pinzon's 22 lead Bryant over UMBC 85-74 in America East Conference Tournament
Led by Rafael Pinzon's 22 points, the Bryant Bulldogs defeated the UMBC Retrievers 85-74 in the America East Conference Tournament on SaturdayABC News - 5d -
Butler vs. St. John's prediction, odds, time: 2025 Big East Tournament quarterfinal picks from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Butler Bulldogs vs. St. John's Red Storm in the 2025 Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinal matchup on Thursday 10,000 timesCBS Sports - 1d -
Jones scores 28 as No. 25 Marquette rallies past Xavier 89-87 in Big East quarterfinal
Kam Jones scored 28 points and No. 25 Marquette rallied past Xavier 89-87 on Thursday in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Where to watch Vermont women's basketball vs. Albany in America East final: TV, stream
The Vermont women's basketball team faces Albany in the America East Conference tournament title game on Friday, March 14. Here's how to watch.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Men's Big East Conference tournament games today: Time, TV schedule to watch semifinals
Here's what you need to know about Friday's slate of games at the Big East tournament, including tip off times and how to watch:Yahoo Sports - 6h -
NL East season preview: Can the Braves bounce back? What should we expect from Juan Soto’s first year with the Mets?
With Opening Day 2025 just around the corner, we begin our MLB division previews with a look at the National League East.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UConn vs. St. John's odds, free women's college basketball picks: Huskies cover in 2025 Big East Tournament
SportsLine's Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai just revealed their picks for St. John's Red Storm vs. Connecticut Huskies in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Big East Women's Tournament on SaturdayCBS Sports - 6d -
Paige Bueckers scores 20 points, No. 3 UConn rolls into Big East semis with win over St. John’s
Paige Bueckers had 20 points to lead No. 3 UConn to a 71-40 win over St. John’s in the quarterfinals of the Big East women’s basketball tournament on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...The Guardian - 3d -
Heartbreak for DePaul as 1st trip to Big East semifinals slips away with late collapse at MSG
At long last, downtrodden DePaul was finally about to produce its own indelible moment at the Big East Tournament. A big upset was in the bag for the Blue Demons — and their first trip to the ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
St. John's vs. Marquette odds, prediction: 2025 Big East Tournament semifinal picks, bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Marquette Golden Eagles vs. St. John's Red Storm in the Big East Tournament semifinals on Friday nightCBS Sports - 5h -
UConn vs. Creighton odds, prediction, time: 2025 Big East Tournament semifinal picks from proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions Creighton Bluejays vs. Connecticut Huskies on Friday in a 2025 Big East Tournament semifinal game at Madison Square GardenCBS Sports - 1h -
St. John’s players surprised Kadary Richmond was left off All-Big East first team: ‘He’s playing brilliant basketball’
Conference-winning St. John’s was well-represented in the Big East’s 2024-25 awards, but to many of its players, there was a notable snub. Kadary Richmond was left off of the All-Big East first ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy
Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bueckers leads No. 3 UConn to Big East title game with 82-54 win over Villanova
Paige Bueckers scored 21 of her 23 points in the first half and No. 3 UConn held Villanova without a field goal for more than 16 minutes to beat the Wildcats 82-54 on Sunday, advancing to the Big ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NL East preview: Mets have a major concern, Phillies and Braves are neck and neck | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
It's division preview pod season on the pod as we kick it off by previewing the entire NL East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman breakdown the 2025 season outlook for the Miami Marlins, Washington ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Xavier hopes NCAA bubble doesn't burst after tough loss to No. 25 Marquette at Big East tourney
If the Xavier Musketeers get left out of the NCAA Tournament, they'll look back at Thursday as a missed opportunity. With a chance to earn a quality win over No. 25 Marquette in the Big East ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Karaban, Johnson help UConn men pull away from Villanova for 73-56 win in Big East Tournament quarterfinal
NEW YORK – Alex Karaban and Samson Johnson took over down the stretch as the UConn men’s basketball team pulled away from Villanova for a 73-56 win in the quarterfinal round of the Big East ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
UConn uses late run to beat Villanova 73-56 in Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinal
Alex Karaban scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half to help Connecticut rally for a 73-56 victory over Villanova in a Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinal at Madison Square Garden on ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia
The deeper discussion of a European force comes amid rising anger and dismay over President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies.The New York Times - 2d
