The spotlight has been shone on discrimination faced by Asians in English football with an Afghanistan-born player revealing he was called a “terrorist” by a team-mate.Only ten out of 4,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s new Pentagon sets up clash over Afghanistan pullout
President Donald Trump’s decapitation strike on the Pentagon this week is raising fears that the U.S. will accelerate the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, putting newly installed leaders on a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump adminstration installs advocate for quick Afghanistan withdrawal at Pentagon
An ardent opponent of the US military's presence in Afghanistan who once called for the use of lethal force against illegal immigrants and has made a litany of racist comments has been made a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Army veteran injured in Afghanistan receives surprise from ‘The View’
Army Sergeant Nathan Shumaker, who was the 300th recipient of a specially adapted home from Homes for Our Troops, shares about his family's struggle and receives a gift from "The View." ... ( read original story ...)
New Pentagon chief hires adviser who wants quick withdrawal from Afghanistan
New acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has hired a senior adviser that has frequently pressed for the quick removal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the Defense Department confirmed on ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists discover new monkey species in Myanmar
Scientists have discovered a new species of monkeys in central Myanmar with the help of a 100-year-old tissue sample held at London's National History Museum. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar opposition demands vote re-run as Suu Kyi’s NLD heads for victory
Myanmar's main opposition on Wednesday demanded a re-run of a parliamentary election and called for military help to ensure fairness as partial results put Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party on course ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Turnout in Myanmar Shows Voters’ Support for Nascent Democracy
Despite defections, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s party is expected to remain the strongest force in the Parliament. The military, which ruled for 50 years, still controls much of the government. ( read original story ...)
Military-backed party rejects Myanmar election as unfair
Myanmar’s military-backed main opposition party says it is rejecting the results of last weekend’s general election, citing unfairness ... ( read original story ...)
Iran finishes moving first batch of advanced centrifuges underground
Iran has finished moving a first cascade of advanced centrifuges from an above-ground plant at its main uranium enrichment site to an underground one in a fresh breach of its nuclear deal with big ... ( read original story ...)