Myanmar's junta fired its United Nations ambassador Saturday for breaking ranks to denounce the military's ouster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as police stepped up a crackdown on protesters ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar envoy appeals to U.N. to stop coup as police break up protests
The Southeast Asian country has been in crisis since the army seized power on Feb. 1 and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership, alleging fraud in a November ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s UN envoy makes emotional appeal against military rule
Myanmar's ambassador to the UN has urged the "strongest possible action" from the international community to end the military rule in the country. Speaking to the UN General Assembly on Friday, Kyaw ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police crank up pressure on protests after envoy calls for international action
Myanmar's U.N. ambassador also declared his loyalty to the ousted civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi and called for global pressure on the military. ( read original story ...)
Southeastern Iran reports internet disruption following anti-government protests
The southeastern region of Iran on Saturday reported internet disruptions following demonstrations against Monday's fatal border shootings, AP reports.The big picture: Iran has a history of ... ( read original story ...)
Iran condemns U.S. strikes in Syria, denies attacks in Iraq
Iran on Saturday condemned U.S. air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria, and denied responsibility for rocket attacks on U.S. targets in Iraq that prompted Friday's strikes. Washington said ... ( read original story ...)
They dream of reaching America. Their forced service in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard locks them out.
When Mahdis, an American teacher from Southern California, applied for a U.S. visa for her Iranian husband four years ago, she had no idea that his mandatory military service would stand in their way. ( read original story ...)
Turkey reports over 9,000 new coronavirus cases
Country registers 71 fatalities, nearly 9,000 recoveries over past 24 hours, according to Health Ministry data - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
‘Coups undermined Turkey’s political, economic growth’
On 1997 coup anniversary, Ibrahim Kalin sheds light on past military power grabs, people's power, Turkey's way forward - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey rescues 29 migrants beaten by Greek soldiers
ANKARA Turkish security forces rescued 29 irregular migrants beaten and deprived of their belongings by Greek soldiers, the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement. “In the most recent event, ... ( read original story ...)