The Local: Renee Good’s brothers speak
Also, farmers’ market bounty and a peek at Mia’s new “Paris Couture” exhibit.
Student Protests Rattle France as Police Clashes Bring Blockades and Tear Gas
Days of unrest have affected more than 1,000 schools across France as high school students push for better standards.
Why U.S. Diesel Is So Important to Major Trading Partners
Economies in Latin America and Europe rely on American diesel. Stopping exports could tip some countries into recession, hurting trade with the United States.
Apple Music finally arrives in Pakistan after 11 years
Users can now access Apple’s music streaming service through local Apple accounts, with plans starting at Rs379 Apple Music is finally available in Pakistan, more than a decade after Apple first launched its music streaming service. Subscriptions start at Rs379 per month for the Individual plan and Rs649 for the Family plan, with new users … Read more
Iran knock Pakistan out of title contention
Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the Asian Games men’s volleyball final ended after they suffered a straight-sets defeat against Iran in the semi-finals in Okazaki, Japan, on Friday. Iran proved too strong for the Green-shirts, completing a commanding 3-0 victory with scores of 25-13, 25-15 and 25-11 at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium. Pakistan struggled … Read more
TTAP accuses Sherry of breaching talks code as PPP leader calls for end to long march
PPP Vice President Sherry Rehman. Photo: Facebook/ File The Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) on Friday accused a member of the government negotiating team, PPP Vice President Sherry Rehman, of violating the agreement reached for the talks, saying the opposition had not agreed to postpone its long march unconditionally. The first round of talks between the government … Read more
What fluoride supplements really do — and why the FDA’s cracking down
A long-standing dental treatment aimed at preventing cavities in children may soon disappear from the US market, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves to eliminate fluoride supplements over safety concerns. The agency announced on May 13 that it intends to remove prescription fluoride tablets and drops, citing potential links to altered gut bacteria, … Read more
U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar
[The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France and Japan, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.
Over 11,400 Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa during Jewish holiday season
A total of 11,409 Israeli occupiers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem during the Jewish holiday season between September 12 and October 1, Palestinian authorities said on Friday. In a statement, the Jerusalem Governorate said the figure covered incursions from the start of the holiday season through Thursday. It said 593 occupiers entered the … Read more
Black Unemployment Rose Sharply in September, Jobs Report Shows
[Economists had taken a recent drop in Black unemployment as a hopeful sign that job gains were lifting a broad share of workers.