From the beginning of October, the grossly understated official number of cases has increased dramatically by more than 10,000, while the death toll has risen by 33, or more than tripled. ( read original story ...)
North Korea may use missile tests as a way of ‘forcing’ Biden to pay attention
Experts said Biden's primary concern would be to address the coronavirus and the economy, but that North Korea could test weapons to make its presence felt. ( read original story ...)
North Korea calls UN nuclear watchdog `a marionette’ of West
North Korea called the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog “a marionette dancing to the tune” of hostile Western countries Wednesday, rejecting its information about the country's nuclear program as “grossly ... ( read original story ...)
Australia may prosecute soldiers over Afghanistan ‘war crimes’
Australia says it will appoint a special investigator to consider prosecutions over allegations of war crimes by its soldiers in Afghanistan. In recent years, reports have emerged alleging unlawful ... ( read original story ...)
Australia to appoint investigator to consider alleged war crimes by special forces in Afghanistan
A special investigator will be appointed to consider criminal cases against Australian special forces in Afghanistan, as Scott Morrison declared that a report to be released next week would contain ... ( read original story ...)
Australia to appoint special investigator to examine possible prosecution of military in Afghanistan
Australia will appoint a special investigator to determine whether to prosecute members of the country's military for alleged crimes committed in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on ... ( read original story ...)
From Iraq to OR: Nurse continues to serve her country
Like a lot of kids, Heather King grew up admiring her grandfather, a veteran. “[He] was a general in the Army National Guard, so I grew up going to his events. He always spoke so highly of it. He made ... ( read original story ...)
GOP lawmaker presses for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, Iraq
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) is calling on the Trump administration to dramatically reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in the coming weeks. In a letter sent to ... ( read original story ...)
‘In our hearts’: radio keeps Syria refugees in Iraq close to home
Speaking into a microphone in her modest studio, Sherin Mohammad goes live with the news. But this is no typical radio station: Gardenya FM is run by, and for, Syrian refugees. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s silent majority remains undecided over monarchy reform
Thailand's massive street protests in recent years were linked to the saga of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 coup. The Red Shirts, primarily poorer, rural voters ... ( read original story ...)