A video of a woman screaming for help while being beaten to death with a brick by her father and brothers in a so-called "honor killing" in Jordan last Friday has sparked outrage across social ... ( read original story ...)
11 pairs of Michael Jordan’s rarest game-worn sneakers are hitting the auction block — take a look at what’s for sale
The "Original Air" auction is part of Christie's "Gamechanger" series, which pays homage to the greatest athletes of all time. ( read original story ...)
‘An Incredible Paratrooper:’ Army IDs Soldier Killed in Vehicle Rollover Accident in Syria
The U.S. Army today released the identity of an 82nd Airborne Division soldier who was killed Monday in a non-combat vehicle accident in Syria while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. Bryan ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan to merge pneumonia and coronavirus cases, but only from Aug. 1
Health authorities in Kazakhstan say that they will merge tallies of pneumonia cases into overall statistics on coronavirus, but that they do not intend to apply this protocol retrospectively. Health ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan is working closely with the World Health Organisation to combat COVID-19
On July 17, in his video address for the press conference of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan in Nur-Sultan, Dr. Hans Kluge, the WHO Regional Director for Europe, noted the following: “Having ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia opposition warns of ‘chilling effect’ of applying old law to social media
A decades-old Malaysian law requiring video or film productions to be licensed before being broadcast extends also to social media, a minister said on Thursday, sparking opposition outcry over its ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to extend coronavirus lockdown beyond August 1
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has agreed with his cabinet’s proposal to extend a nationwide lockdown beyond Aug. 1, his office said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
OFW gets sick, dies in Uzbekistan; co-workers uncertain where his remains are
A migrant Filipino skilled worker in Uzbekistan died days after he suddenly fell ill, mystifying his co-workers. According to JP Soriano’s Thursday report on “24 Oras,” alias Roy suddenly became sick ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan teenager’s husband was among Taliban attackers she killed when family was targeted: report
The 15-year-old Afghanistan girl hailed a hero after she gunned down a group of Taliban attackers who raided her home and killed her parents was married to one of the assailants, according to a new ... ( read original story ...)
Witnesses say government airstrike in western Afghanistan kills at least 14, wounds 18
Witnesses say government airstrike in western Afghanistan kills at least 14, wounds 18. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events ... ( read original story ...)