Washington, DC – Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah has confirmed that Swiss authorities have released and deported him after holding him for three days. Abunimah, the executive director of the Electronic Intifada publication, suggested in a social media post on Monday that Switzerland detained him because of his advocacy for Palestinian rights. “My ‘crime’? Being…
As Donald J. Trump took the oath of office in Washington on Monday, the crowd at a jam-packed party held by Ukrainian business groups in Davos, Switzerland, intently watched the ceremony on huge screens. The event, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s annual conference, seemed to be a display of enthusiasm for the…
When it comes to driving, some traffic rules are universal: stop at red lights, give way to pedestrians, and stick to speed limits. However, each country has its own laws and regulations that have come into existence due to local customs, geography, and even culture. Laws in one country might sound bizarre to others, but…
