The exiled Iraqi’s recollections of life in Baghdad were a central part of one of the year’s best documentaries ... ( read original story ...)
In Iraq’s Mosul, Wholesale Market Revives Trade Legacy
Mountains of kitchen supplies, back-to-back butchers: the historic wholesale market in Iraq's Mosul is battling the odds -- from extremists to epidemic -- to revive the city's reputation as a trading ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of supporters greet Thailand’s monarch as he leads birthday celebrations for late father
Thailand's king Maha Vajiralongkorn led a candlelight vigil for his late father at Bangkok's Sanam Luang ceremonial ground. It comes as the monarchy faces challenges from student-led protests. ( read original story ...)
Turkey in Weekend Lockdown With Coronavirus Cases at Record Highs
Drone footage reveals Taksim Square during a two-day curfew which was imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Istanbul, Turkey, December 5, 2020. REUTERS/Mehmet Emin ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake today in Turkey: 5.3-magnitude quake hits Gazipasa region, spreads panic
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 49 km SW of Gazipasa, Turkey at 1244 GMT on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. ( read original story ...)
Bird flu: Cull at Norfolk turkey farm as cases confirmed
Turkeys at a farm in Norfolk are to be slaughtered after cases of bird flu were confirmed. A number of birds were found to have the H5N8 strain of avian flu, the Department for Environment, Food and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hayabusa2 capsule returns to Earth carrying asteroid samples
Released capsule entered atmosphere at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday before landing safely in South Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission delivers the first subsurface asteroid samples to Earth
A capsule containing the rock samples created a stunning fireball before landing in the Australian outback on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Capsule Carrying Asteroid Samples Lands in Australia
Japan’s space agency said its helicopter search team has spotted a capsule carrying asteroid samples that landed on a remote area in southern Australia as planned Sunday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. ends 5 cultural programs with China in further escalation
The terminations follow new visa restrictions limiting stays in the U.S. by members of China's Communist Party. ( read original story ...)