A scathing report revealed that members of the special forces had waged a campaign to cover up unlawful killings of Afghan civilians. ( read original story ...)
Iraq fears Trump’s final weeks could see confrontation between U.S. and Iran
Provocative actions by Iran-linked militias, U.S. forces or the Iraqi government could spark an unintended clash. ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un ordered executions amid frantic efforts to control coronavirus, South Korea lawmaker says
South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered at least two people executed, a lawmaker said. ( read original story ...)
Ancient whale skeleton found in Thailand holds clues to climate change
Scientists hope remains, thought to be up to 5,000 years old, will deepen knowledge of whale species and of rising sea levels ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates: US hits 13 million cases; Gov. condemns ‘turkey funeral’ to skirt restrictions; AstraZeneca plans additional trial
Colorado governor criticizes 'turkey funeral' to skirt COVID restrictions. AstraZeneca will conduct an additional vaccine trial. Latest COVID news. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates: Gov. condemns ‘turkey funeral’ to skirt restrictions; Smaller Black Friday crowds; AstraZeneca plans additional trial
Colorado governor criticizes 'turkey funeral' to skirt COVID restrictions. AstraZeneca will conduct an additional vaccine trial. Latest COVID news. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh doesn’t have capabilities of preserving Pfizer vaccine
Most of the developing nations including Bangladesh don't have the necessary arrangements for preserving and transporting coronavirus vaccine of US biotech giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh move up in FIFA ranking
Bangladesh moved from 187th position to 184th after the latest FIFA rankings were published on Thursday. They climbed three spots to make the jump to 184 thanks to their 2-0 win over Nepal in the ... ( read original story ...)
China increases coal import quotas but Australia likely to be excluded
China’s foreign ministry says Australia needs to show ‘mutual respect’ ... ( read original story ...)
WHO says would be ‘highly speculative’ to say COVID did not emerge in China
The World Health Organization's top emergency expert said on Friday it would be "highly speculative" for the WHO to say the coronavirus did not emerge in China, where it was first identified in a food ... ( read original story ...)