Kadhimi, a former intelligence chief, as prime minister early Thursday, after two previous candidates had stepped aside in recent months. Iraq has been without a prime minister since November, when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses reopen as government eyes end to emergency measures in some regions
As Japan prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in some parts of the country, a growing number of the country's businesses are planning to resume operations despite concerns that isolation ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Suppliers Barely Afloat As Clothing Brands Find New Ways To Squeeze Them
In March, brands and retailers cancelled orders worth billions. Now, they're demanding steep discounts on shipped goods and delaying payments, which manufacturers say is just as harmful. ( read original story ...)
WFP Bangladesh: Assisting Vulnerable Women is at the Heart of Our Operations
English News and Press Release on Bangladesh about Food and Nutrition, Health, Children, Women and Epidemic; published on 06 May 2020 by WFP ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 533 new COVID-19 cases, biggest in a day
A young boy has been flown to Brisbane after he was bitten by a snake in northern New South Wales. No new COVID-19 cases were recorded as the State Government announced a multi-million-dollar medical ... ( read original story ...)
India Knight’s best books: The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford
The Pursuit of Love by Nancy MitfordI agonised over the numbering of my top ten novels, and this is the point at which I see it has gone wrong. Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love should be top ... ( read original story ...)
India uses drones to disinfect virus hotspot as cases surge
Indian authorities used drones and fire engines to disinfect the pandemic-hit city of Ahmedabad on Saturday, as virus cases surged and police clashed with migrant workers protesting against a ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters demand closure of LG Polymers plant in India after toxic gas leak
Villagers placed the bodies of three victims of a deadly gas leak from an LG Polymers plant in southern India at the gates of the site on Saturday, and demanded the factory be shut down immediately ... ( read original story ...)
India’s fuel demand nearly halves in April amid lockdown
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew: Dems won’t help Republicans hold China accountable on coronavirus because of politics
It is "unbelievable" that there is not a united political front in terms of holding China accountable for their role in the coronavirus outbreak, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., stated Saturday. ( read original story ...)