The president of Kyrgyzstan has declared a state of emergency in the capital to try to end the political turmoil over a disputed election. ( read original story ...)
Asian twist: Happy Chickenzz integrates fragrances, flavors of Laos
Local chef Tony Chaleunphonh brings a novel twist to the hot chicken trend by integrating the fragrance and fire of his native Laos into the dishes at Happy Chickenzz, his 2-year-old restaurant at El ... ( read original story ...)
Dengue panic in Laos after more death and record cases
VIENTIANE, Oct 9 (Xinhua): The Laos Ministry of Health has urged people countrywide to remain vigilant and help control the spread of dengue fever, as the number of infected cases across the country ... ( read original story ...)
Israel admits holding body of Palestinian killed in West Bank
The Israeli army said on Friday it was holding the body of a Palestinian shot dead in the occupied West Bank earlier this week, ending days of uncertainty over his fate. The announcement follows a ... ( read original story ...)
Former Likud MK Yehudah Glick wants to run for president of Israel
"I made the decision that I am running for the presidency. I want to be the next president of the State of Israel," said Glick. ( read original story ...)
Haredim in Israel: The anatomy of a schism
The images are jarring: haredi (ultra-Orthodox) youth in Mea She’arim blocking a road and vandalizing a bus trying to maneuver through; a border policeman in Betar Illit throwing a pail at a ... ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan: Why Authoritarian Elections Also Matter
Easily dismissed as a hollow, authoritarian exercise, the Tajik elections leave no doubt about who will prevail. Tajikistan security services conceded as much last month when they hounded out of the ... ( read original story ...)
How The Tajik President Has Managed To Stay In Power For Nearly Three Decades
Tajikistan will hold a presidential election on October 11. There are six candidates in the race including the incumbent, Emomali Rahmon, who is running for office for the fifth time. ( read original story ...)
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure camp showcasing its wide-open spaces, fresh air and ... ( read original story ...)
In a first, UAE and Israel sign defence linked deal
The Defense exhibition organizer called, IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference organized by Abu Dhabi National Exhibition ... ( read original story ...)