A top Lebanese security official said Saturday that he visited Syria for two days to speak with officials there about American journalist Austin Tice, who has been missing in the war-torn country ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 1,208 new coronavirus cases with three new deaths
Malaysia reported 1,208 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the total to 47,417 infections. The health ministry also recorded three new fatalities, raising the total number of deaths from the ... ( read original story ...)
To the Ends of the Earth review – a subtle awakening in Uzbekistan
The presenter of a Japanese TV travel show blossoms off-camera in this sly, perceptive drama ... ( read original story ...)
Aung San Suu Kyi, NLD Win Second Landslide Election in Myanmar
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi and her ruling National League for Democracy have clinched a second consecutive landslide win in national elections, though analysts still expect slow going for democratic ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reports record daily coronavirus cases of 12,543
New coronavirus infections in Iran have risen by 12,543 in the past 24 hours, a record high, taking the cumulative total to 762,068, the health ministry said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Cathartes aura, aka the Turkey Vulture, is commonly misidentified as a buzzard
Michael Price is owner of Wild About Texas, which specializes in venomous animal safety training, environmental consultations and ecotourism. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ typhoon deaths rise as worst floods in 45 years hit north
The death toll from the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year has climbed to 67, while many areas remained submerged in a northern region hit by the worst flooding in more than four ... ( read original story ...)
Vamco Hits Vietnam As Philippines Death Toll Rises To 67
Vamco has already caused widespread damage in the Philippines Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / Handout. Vamco is the latest in a series of storms that have pummelled Vietnam over t ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s COVID-19 cases rise to 432,333, death toll reaches 6,194
Bangladesh reported 1,837 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths on Sunday, making the tally at 432,333 and death toll at 6,194, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. ( read original story ...)
Muslim mob attacks predominantly Christian village in Bangladesh
At least one person was injured and a chapel and several homes were ransacked in a predominately Christian village in northern Bangladesh after a mob led by a Muslim man attacked the community over a ... ( read original story ...)