5. Crux: Cardinal says media has forgotten about Syria “Now, thanks be to God, in much of Syria there are no more bombings, except in the Northwest where there is a truce,” Zenari told Crux over the ... ( read original story ...)
Checking in on Uzbekistan’s Political Progress in 2020: An Interview With Farkhod Tolipov
Despite obvious advancement in reforms in various spheres, one direction of reforms remains very slow: it is the sphere of political reforms.” ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws: Canada report
Iran is not conducting its probe into the downing of a civilian airliner in January properly and many questions remain unanswered, an independent Canadian report into the tragedy said on Tuesday. ... ( read original story ...)
Goodale’s report on Flight PS752 tragedy says Iran should not be ‘investigating itself’
The prime minister's special adviser on the destruction of Flight PS752, Ralph Goodale, issued a report today saying that Iran should not be left in charge of the investigation — since it was the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: EU likely to approve vaccine within days; Turkey reports its worst daily death toll
EU to bring forward decision on Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to 21 December; Turkey says 235 more people have died after a Covid diagnosis ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Enacts Law to Ensure Swift, Severe Penalty for Rapists
Pakistan’s president Tuesday signed a new anti-rape measure into law that would allow speedy convictions and toughen sentences for rapists. The presidential decree or ordinance requires the ... ( read original story ...)
Biden needs to go ‘all in’ on ASEAN
Despite the growing economic might of ASEAN, it often receives second billing in the U.S. government’s Asia portfolio. ( read original story ...)
Armenia central bank hikes key refinancing rate to 5.25%
Armenia's central bank raised its key refinancing rate by 100 basis points to 5.25% on Tuesday, marking a shift in monetary policy after a gradual easing since March. ( read original story ...)
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Issues a Statement
Armenian Fund once again extends its sincere gratitude to all donors who have continued to support the Homeland during this difficult ... ( read original story ...)
Beirut explosion: Lebanon’s investigation on edge following political backlash
Khalil, the former finance minister, is a close aide to Parliament Speaker ... The Hariri-led Future Movement also accused the investigation of targeting the Sunni Muslim sect. Under Lebanon’s fragile ... ( read original story ...)