Hollywood has churned out plenty of war movies about conflict in the Middle East in the past two decades _ but none quite like "Mosul." (Dec. 1) ... ( read original story ...)
Al Mirbad: an independent media outlet in southern Iraq
Al Mirbad is southern Iraq's steadfast public service broadcaster. Launched by BBC Media Action in 2005 after the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime, it is now a household name providing news, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea coronavirus outbreak adds new stress to gruelling, eight-hour exam
From avoiding family members to skipping extra study at "cram schools", the coronavirus has forced nearly half a million South Korean test-takers and proctors to rethink their strategies ahead of a ... ( read original story ...)
#Showbiz: South Korea allows BTS to postpone military service
South Korea’s parliament yesterday passed a bill to allow globally recognised K-Pop artistes as BTS to postpone mandatory military service to age 30. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Changes Law to Allow K-Pop’s BTS to Defer Military Service for Two Years
Fans of K-pop sensations BTS were relieved to learn that one of the seven-member band wouldn’t have to quit to join South Korea’s military for his mandatory service for another two years. ( read original story ...)
China seeks greater cooperation with Myanmar’s NLD
CHINA wants to see greater cooperation with Myanmar's National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government during its upcoming second term. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s parliament approves bill to stop nuclear inspections
Iran’s parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that would suspend U.N. inspections of its nuclear facilities and require the government to boost its uranium enrichment ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Uses U.S. Courts to Pursue Schools It Says Fund Dissident
Turkey has turned to the U.S. courts to seek evidence against American charter schools it says are funding the activities of a dissident living in Pennsylvania. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Covid death toll hits record for ninth day – as it happened
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Coronavirus live news: Turkey’s Covid death toll hits record for ninth day; Pfizer and Moderna file for EU approval of vaccines
Turks brace for new restrictions to combat spread of disease; two companies submit applications to European Medicines Agency ... ( read original story ...)