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Philippines adds US to entry ban list over fears of coronavirus variant
The Philippines on Friday temporarily banned the entry of foreigners from the United States, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus in the country. The ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to ban travel from U.S. over new coronavirus variant
The Philippines will block "foreign passengers" from the United States starting Sunday following the detection of the new and more infectious coronavirus variant in that country, presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines 1942: MacArthur Escaped from the Jaws of Death
General Douglas MacArthur and his family escaped from the Philippines in a daring PT-Boat operation. Lieutenant John Bulkeley knew something was in the wind when General Douglas MacArthur invited him ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Overshadows Japan’s New Year’s Day Festivities
New Year's Day is the biggest holiday in Japan's calendar, but this year's festivities have been subdued following record highs in new coronavirus cases nationwide and calls from the government to ... ( read original story ...)
From the highways to the skies: Pakistan’s famous truck art goes airborne
Pakistan's famous truck art will move from its highways to the skies, as a flying academy is painting a two-seater Cessna aircraft with the colourful technique. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s #MeToo movement hangs in the balance over celebrity case
Nine who backed allegations against popular actor accused of criminal defamation under law meant to protect women ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan regional gov’t to fund construction of destroyed temple
Dozens of people arrested, including Islamic leader, after Muslim mob destroyed temple in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: 2021 will be year of growth, vows Imran Khan
The PM said the construction industry was already on its way up, which he said was evident from rising cement sales in the country ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners
Pakistan on Friday handed over a list of 319 Indian prisoners including 49 civil and 270 fishermen lodged in the country's jails to the Hig. ( read original story ...)