From talks with Kim Jong Un to the fate of the U.S. troop deployment there, Tuesday’s election could be critical to a key U.S. ( read original story ...)
South Korea says no to releasing recordings of officer’s death
South Korea's military says it cannot declassify alleged video and audio evidence of the death of a South Korean man in North Korean territory. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar army chief accuses government of ‘unacceptable mistakes’ ahead of election
Myanmar’s army chief said on Tuesday the civilian government was making “unacceptable mistakes” in the run-up to a pivotal general election on Sunday, the second democratic vote since the end of ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s online porn ban sparks backlash
Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had banned Pornhub and 190 other websites showing pornography, prompting social media anger over censorship and a protest against the decision. ( read original story ...)
The Sovereigns of Thailand and the Skies
For centuries, the kings and queens of Thailand have walked under parasols that are color-coded astrologically. Every planet is associated with both a color and a day of the week, and Thai royals have ... ( read original story ...)
US election result ‘will not affect Iran’s policy’ – Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insists the result of the US presidential election "will not affect" Tehran's policy towards Washington. "Our policy... is clearly defined. It does not ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Sets Its Red Lines in Tussle With U.S. as Election Underway
Iran is laying out red lines in its tussle with the U.S. as Americans elect their president, pointing to a period of high-stakes diplomacy should Donald Trump be defeated. ( read original story ...)
‘Our Miracle’: Girl in Turkey rescued four days after deadly quake
Rescue workers carry a 4-year-old girl, Ayda Gezgin, out from a collapsed building after an earthquake in the Aegean port city of Izmir, Turkey November 3, 2020. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Manage ... ( read original story ...)
‘Our Miracle’: Girl Survives 4 Days In Quake Rubble, Cheering Turkey
The girl's name is Ayda – but officials call her "our miracle," after she was pulled from a collapsed building, relatively unharmed. ( read original story ...)
Three-year-old girl rescued 91 hours after Turkey quake
A three-year-old girl was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building 91 hours after a powerful earthquake hit western Turkey, as the death toll rose to 100 on Tuesday, said th ... ( read original story ...)