The Mideast story with the most potential to change the region for the better is getting insufficient attention. I’m not referring to the U.S.-brokered deals between Israel and two Gulf States, but ... ( read original story ...)
Pittsburgh Steeler, former Army Ranger pays tribute to Iraq War hero with helmet
The former 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment officer paid tribute to one who is being recommended for the Medal of Honor. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s b******t.’: Jon Stewart slams Congress for giving the ‘cold shoulder’ to nearly 200,000 vets sickened by toxic burn pits in Iraq and demands financial aid – as he …
Jon Stewart claimed Tuesday that nearly 200,000 veterans may have been 'injured by the US' through exposure to toxic fumes at burn pits as he lobbied for a new bill to offer them support. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden mixes up Iran and Iraq during speech in Florida
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden mistook Iran for Iraq in a slip-up during a speech he made in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Reports Highest COVID-19 Daily Toll, With 307 New Cases
Myanmar has so far reported a total 3,502 COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths. Infections have quadrupled over the last month after the coronavirus resurfaced in the western state of Rak ... ( read original story ...)
UN warns of ‘further war crimes’ against Rohingya in Myanmar
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet demands action over rights violations suffered by the minority. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: WHO says trachoma eliminated
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Myanmar has eliminated the blinding bacterial disease, trachoma, according to an announcement by the World Health Organization. “Myanmar’s multi-pronged approach ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Thousands of ducks let loose on Thailand rice paddies to clear out bugs
A drone video recorded the moment a flocks of about 10,000 ducks was let loose on a rice farm to remove insects after a recent harvest. ( read original story ...)
Two Are Accused of Hacking U.S. Websites With Pro-Iran Messages
The cyberattacks were in retaliation for the death of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani of Iran in a U.S. military airstrike in January, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
For Iran, Negotiations Aren’t Optional
With its economy in trouble, Tehran will have to talk to Washington. But the next administration shouldn’t rush things. ( read original story ...)