This season's Spanish Super Cup will be played in the region of Andalusia and not in Saudi Arabia in January due to the coronavirus pandemic, El Pais newspaper reported on Saturday. The Spanish ... ( read original story ...)
Protests flare in Iraq’s Kurdish north, adding new front in national crisis
The unrest shattered the relative calm in the Kurdish-led region and highlighted the deepening discontent across Iraq. ( read original story ...)
Turkey summons Iranian ambassador over Azeri poem tensions
Turkey has summoned the Iranian ambassador to Ankara over Iran’s “aggressive” reaction to the Turkish president’s recitation of a poem during a visit to Azerbaijan, in verses which Tehran deemed to su ... ( read original story ...)
Missouri deer, turkey hunting dates set for upcoming seasons
At its Dec. 11 open meeting in Jefferson City, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved the following recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for upcoming turkey-hunting ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Jails Hanoi CDC Chief for Overstating COVID-19 Gear Cost
A Vietnamese court on Saturday sentenced the head of the Hanoi Center for Disease Control and Prevention to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of wrongdoing linked to the procurement of ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists discover new, iridescent snake in Vietnam
Scientists researching biodiversity in the jungles of Vietnam stumbled upon an undiscovered species: an iridescent snake. Its scales change from shades of blues and greens in the light. The snake, ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines launch coffee-table book
Every year, women in Metro Manila gather together to put on their glamorous gowns to raise funds for a cause that’s near and dear to them. ( read original story ...)
What you need to know about Philippines travel
The Philippines consulate clarifies required documents for travelers exempted from temporary suspension of visa-free privileges. ( read original story ...)
Xendit eyes more partnerships in Philippines
Silicon Valley-backed financial technology firm Xendit is open to partnering with more banks in the Philippines to help the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas achieve its financial inclusion goals. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea hit record new COVID-19 cases
(UPI) -- Japan hit its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases Saturday, topping 3,000 new infections, health officials said. The country recorded 3,041 new cases and 28 deaths, marking the first time ... ( read original story ...)