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Palestinians won’t show up for Jared Kushner’s Mideast conference. Israel is likely to sit it out, too.

A U.S.-backed investment conference to drum up business for Palestinians will have no Palestinian government representatives and Israeli officials appear unlikely to attend, leaving in doubt whether the session can raise significant money or political support for President Trump’s effort to strike a Middle East peace deal.

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Memes, Cartoons and Caustic Cantonese: The Language of Hong Kong's Protests
Viral artwork pummelling city leaders, clever word plays and Cantonese cursing that would make a sailor blush -- Hong Kongers have displayed a characteristically riotous embrace of satire during their huge anti-government protests.

Bangladesh 'Tree Man' Wants Hands Amputated to Relieve Pain
A Bangladeshi known as the "Tree Man" because of bark-like growths on his body said Monday he wanted his hands amputated to relieve him of unbearable pain.

Behind the Wheel, a Year On: Saudi Women Savor New Freedom
Buckling up in a pearl-silver Lexus, Sabeeha al-Fakher takes the wheel and relegates her son to the passenger seat, a role reversal the 68-year-old Saudi widow never imagined would be possible in her lifetime.

Amman Citadel rolls out mat for International Day of Yoga
AMMAN — The Indian embassy in Amman on Friday held celebrations to mark the 5th International Day of Yoga at the Amman Citadel, sharing the joy with more than 20 yoga institutes, freelance yoga practitioners and yoga lovers.