New acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has hired a senior adviser that has frequently pressed for the quick removal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the Defense Department confirmed on ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists discover new monkey species in Myanmar
Scientists have discovered a new species of monkeys in central Myanmar with the help of a 100-year-old tissue sample held at London's National History Museum. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar opposition demands vote re-run as Suu Kyi’s NLD heads for victory
Myanmar's main opposition on Wednesday demanded a re-run of a parliamentary election and called for military help to ensure fairness as partial results put Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party on course ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Turnout in Myanmar Shows Voters’ Support for Nascent Democracy
Despite defections, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s party is expected to remain the strongest force in the Parliament. The military, which ruled for 50 years, still controls much of the government. ( read original story ...)
Military-backed party rejects Myanmar election as unfair
Myanmar’s military-backed main opposition party says it is rejecting the results of last weekend’s general election, citing unfairness ... ( read original story ...)
Iran finishes moving first batch of advanced centrifuges underground
Iran has finished moving a first cascade of advanced centrifuges from an above-ground plant at its main uranium enrichment site to an underground one in a fresh breach of its nuclear deal with big ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile Is More Than 10 Times Nuclear Accord’s Cap, U.N. Agency Says
Iran is continuing to build up its stockpile of low-enriched uranium and now holds more than ten times the amount permitted under the 2015 nuclear agreement, the United Nations Atomic Agency said in a ... ( read original story ...)
The Joy of Open-Water Swimming in Turkey During Lockdown
I’ve been swimming off the California coast during the pandemic. But being in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean is a whole different thing. ( read original story ...)
Turkey 3-3 Croatia: Domagoj Vida plays 45 minutes with Covid-19
Croatia defender Domagoj Vida plays the first half of the 3-3 draw with Turkey before finding out he has tested positive for Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Braniff Airways Foundation Announces Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Initiative on Veterans Day
Braniff Airways Foundation announces its initiative to assist Vietnam Veterans that were exposed to Agent Orange during their time in service. Many of these soldiers traveled aboard Braniff aircraft ... ( read original story ...)