Culture Why Lebanon now leads the world in rising cancer rates A recent study found that Lebanon has the world’s fastest-rising cases of cancer and cancer-related deaths. Ali Mokdad, co-author of the study, says tobacco is the main culprit. Lebanon
Recovery underway after Turkey military plane crash kills 20 near Azerbaijan border While the cause of the crash remains unclear, officials said the aircraft’s black box has been recovered. Turkey
Analysis Israel fears Iran resuming ballistic missile project, eyes confrontation, destabilizing regime The Israeli security establishment is concerned over reports that Iran is adamant in avenging the Israeli and American strikes on its nuclear plants last summer, resuming and bolstering its ballistic missile project. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
