South Korea's ruling party has called for the country to buy millions of additional coronavirus vaccine doses after a spike in infection numbers raised concerns about the government's existing plans. ( read original story ...)
Amid Tensions in Myanmar, An Indigenous Park of Peace Is Born
The Karen people of eastern Myanmar have long fought for autonomy over their lands. In a bold move, they have turned a war zone into a protected area that respects their cultural traditions and looks ... ( read original story ...)
Stimulants worth over 2.15 mln USD seized in Myanmar’s Yangon region
YANGON, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar authorities seized 4,660,000 stimulants in Myanmar's Yangon region, according to a release from the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Is Iran likely to retaliate over assassination of top nuclear scientist?
Despite calls to attack Israel, Iran may decide that avoiding conflict is wisest ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for November 30: Coronavirus, election, Iran, Switzerland, Thailand
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. ) 1. Coronavirus If you traveled over the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran buries slain nuclear scientist and vows to continue his work
Iran's Defense minister said the killing would make Iranians “more united, more determined” to continue the scientist's work. ( read original story ...)
Iran holds funeral for slain nuclear scientist, vows to respond
Iran held a funeral service Monday for Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the scientist who founded its military nuclear program two decades ago, with the Islamic Republic's defense minister vowing to "hunt down" ... ( read original story ...)
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran buries assassinated nuclear scientist
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's flag-draped coffin was carried by troops at a funeral ceremony in Tehran Iran has held a funeral for its top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says Israel remotely killed military nuclear scientist
A top Iranian security official says Israel used “electronic devices” to remotely kill a military nuclear scientist ... ( read original story ...)
Students on the Frontlines: Student Activism in the Disaster-hit Philippines
I was contacted by a former student who wanted to ask my opinion on a proposed academic strike by students from the Philippines’. S ... ( read original story ...)