Your Maid Might try to Escape, Saudi Police Warn
With the holy month of Ramadan about to commence, Saudi police have warned citizens to keep a close eye on their maids, who may...
News Journalism: Omani Style
If by chance you are unaware of current events in Oman (a neutral and peaceful nation bordering Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen), please take...
Egyptians Locate Missing Train after Eight Years (?)
I've always liked trains, since I was a little kid. I was transfixed by their immensity. I would always count the carriages as they...
More Talk of Apocalypse
Screamingly funny satirical news organization, the Korea Times, has warned of “Another talk of apocalypse”. Of course, it has been several days since the...
Australian Inmates Caught Breaking into Jail
The city of Darwin in Australia's far North is a bit different. Named after Charles Darwin, a really smart guy whose life's work would...
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A young Korean friend asked for a little help with a short essay he had written for his university English class. We chatted over...
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Christmas in Oman
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I had a White People Problem in Africa
I finally stepped out of the airport, breathed the fresh air and looked up at big, blue African skies. Three seconds later I lowered my gaze and...
