At least 32 civilians have been killed in western Myanmar since late last month, the UN says, in fighting between the military and an armed ethnic group. The UN described the situation as “dire,” and …
Children killed as clashes between Myanmar army, fighters rage
UN says Myanmar army is carrying out ‘almost daily air strikes and shelling’ in the restive Rakhine and Chin states. 17 Apr 2020 15:38 GMT The Myanmar army is carrying out “almost daily air strikes …
Malaysia and Thailand urged to help stranded Rohingya refugees
Amnesty International said it had received information about as many as five boats spotted off the coasts of Malaysia and southern Thailand in recent days, believed to be carrying hundreds of people.
Fact Check: Support for $5 billion in Iran aid isn’t holding up additional stimulus money
Claim: Democrats held up negotiations for more small business aid over a $5 billion request to help Iran in the coronavirus pandemic. The claim was made in a viral April 12 Facebook post by user …
Iran Says It Wants Nuclear Submarines to Power Up Fleet After Confrontation with U.S. Navy
When there is no deterrence and no readiness for defense, peace will not be stabilized,” Iran’s Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said.
Iran’s corruption may block IMF coronavirus aid
Iran’s Supreme Audit Court presented a devastating report to parliament on Tuesday showing how $4.8 billion had gone missing from government funds in 2018, pointing to massive corruption by the ruling …
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises by 126 to 1,769: health minister
Turkey’s confirmed cases of the COVID-19 disease increased by 4,353 in the past 24 hours, and 126 more people have died, taking the death toll to 1,769, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Friday.
Pinnacle at Turkey Creek collect letters of love for senior citizens
The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care to collect letters of love for senior citizens.
Turkey plans to return 25,000 expatriates for Ramadan
The Turkish government said Friday it will allow almost 25,000 expatriates living in nearly five dozen countries to return for Ramadan, despite restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Can we hook him up?’ Turkey on the loose in Calgary wandering in search of mate
Turk Diggler is looking for love, and one Calgary city councillor is wondering whether to play matchmaker. Sightings of the lone male turkey with brown and grey feathers and a red wattle began about a …