
Syria's Mar Musa monastery provides the tastiest mulberries, and its services draw from Eastern Orthodox Christian and Sufi customs.

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., believes Democrats are headed for a "reckoning," pointing to embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner 's refusal to bow to mounting calls from his own party to abandon his campaign amid bombshell sexual misconduct allegations. "A reckoning is coming for the Democratic Party," Kennedy said Tuesday night during a " Hannity " appearance. "Most of my colleagues in the United States Senate know better. They could see this about Mr. Platner. The guy's a clown, he can't

When it comes to fast-food fried chicken and biscuits, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is the clear winner, professional chefs say. Allrecipes asked five chefs to judge fast-food restaurants on their fried chicken and biscuits. They based their votes on the chicken's crispiness, long-lasting crunch, minimal greasiness and ample seasoning. For the biscuits, the chefs looked for a rich buttery flavor, flaky layers and a tender texture. POPEYES BRINGS CHICKEN TENDER TOWER TO MONTAUK'S SURF LODGE THIS SUM

One leftist lawmaker is ramping up her attacks on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after an immigration officer fatally shot an illegal alien during an enforcement operation in Houston on Tuesday. Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., declared DHS the "greatest threat to our safety" in a social media post, arguing that Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who allegedly resisted arrest during an attempted traffic stop, was the agency’s latest victim. DHS said Salgado Araujo was shot in self-de

Trump and Zelenskyy set to meet at NATO summit in Turkey The meeting comes as Ukraine faces an urgent ammunition shortfall. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make a direct appeal to President Donald Trump during a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit, asking for help replenishing depleted stocks of American-made ammunition vital to the country's defense. "We need to find a way to get as quick as possible, as much as possible, missiles for Patriot systems.

Guardian - World · Oct 8
Exclusive New study contradicts statements that play products removed from shelves because of asbestos concerns were ‘low risk’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Colourful children’s play sand that was sold in Australia while contaminated with asbestos can release hazardous airborne fibres of the toxic mineral, researchers have discovered. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the lead researcher of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) st

Guardian - World · Oct 8
Flagship health report also shows vaccine rates for children are falling, prompting concern from experts Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians with cancer are living longer than ever, a flagship health report has revealed, but falling childhood vaccination rates and increasing rates of measles, diphtheria and whooping cough have given experts cause for concern. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) biennial report card, released on Thursday, s

BBC World News · Oct 8
The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.

Fox News · Oct 8
Greenland is "not for sale," Denmark’s prime minister said Wednesday, vowing to defend the Danish territory after President Donald Trump again said the United States should control the Arctic island for NATO defense. Denmark is "ready to defend every inch of NATO including our own territory," Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey , adding she would call on NATO allies to honor their commitment to defend each other. "We hope that all, including all a