During this whole stupid US presidential race I heard very few arguments in favor of a Biden vote that struck me as anything more than the product of ignorance, propaganda distortion and partisan ... ( read original story ...)
US urged to stop drone sales to UAE over civilian deaths in Yemen and Libya
Amnesty International warns that Washington would be culpable for rising civilian death toll in both countries ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to begin Chinese vaccine trial
Uzbekistan is set to begin trials of a Chinese-manufactured coronavirus vaccine, authorities have said, with several alternatives under consideration as Tashkent plots a path out of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s camp closures to leave 100,000 homeless amid coronavirus pandemic, aid group warns
Civilians displaced in Islamic State battles may not have a home to return to, the Norwegian Refugee Council said. ( read original story ...)
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party claims victory in Myanmar elections as ethnic tensions rise
Disgraced human rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi sweeps an election in which more than 1.5 million ethnic-minority residents were barred from voting. ( read original story ...)
Iran reports record daily coronavirus cases of 10,463
Iran's health ministry reported on Monday a rise of 10,463 in the number of daily coronavirus cases, bringing total cases in the Middle East's worst-affected country to 692,949. ( read original story ...)
Hoping for economic boost, most Japan firms want Tokyo Olympics to go ahead: Reuters poll
Most Japanese firms want the Tokyo Olympics to go ahead next summer with restrictions on spectator numbers, saying while any boost to the economy would be limited, it would be better than nothing, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga signals readiness for new stimulus package
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the government will do all it can to help the economy recover, signalling his readiness to compile another stimulus package to cushion the blow from the ... ( read original story ...)
Skipping daughter, Japan emperor declares brother to be first in line to throne
Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, has been formally sworn in as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Putin Joins China’s President in Staying Silent on Joe Biden’s Win
Russian state media voiced support for President Trump’s view that the Nov. 3 presidential vote was marred with irregularities, as Russian President Vladimir Putin joined Chinese, Brazilian and a ... ( read original story ...)