He also assured Afghans that no-one would miss out on the food aid being distributed to help those plunged further into poverty as a result of the restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Global report: Russia becomes new hotspot as South Korea shuts bars
Belarus defies coronavirus concerns with VE Day parade, mayor of Milan issues warning, while football returns ... in the Faroe Islands ... ( read original story ...)
As South Korea Eases Limits, Virus Cluster Prompts Seoul to Close Bars
Credit...Woohae Cho for The New York Times By Choe Sang-Hun Go out, socialize and have fun, South Korea’s government told its people, declaring the start of “a new daily life with Covid-19” — while ... ( read original story ...)
New outbreaks in Germany, South Korea underline risk of easing restrictions
Fresh coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses in Germany and new cases reported Saturday in South Korea linked to a man who had visited multiple nightclubs highlighted the challenges authorities face ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 18 new cases, connected to nightclub transmissions
Stella Kim South Korea reported 18 new cases on Saturday, a revert to confirmed cases in two-digits figures, as health workers scramble to trace contacts after detecting a slew of transmissions on ... ( read original story ...)
Iran gets its man in Baghdad … but is still reeling from the killing of Suleimani
The new Iraqi premier has managed, with Iran’s blessing, to form a government, but both countries appear to be floundering in a power vacuum ... ( read original story ...)
Not giving it up cold turkey: Bird hunters just winging it
The coronavirus pandemic has canceled dozens of spring traditions, from college basketball's Final Four to Easter Sunday services, but there's one rite that's going ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Reports Lowest Daily COVID-19 Death in Over a Month
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca also announced 1,848 more confirmed cases, bringing the total number of infections to 135,569. At least 86,396 COVID-19 patients have recovered, according to figures the ... ( read original story ...)
Lonely death of Grup Yorum bassist highlights Turkey hunger strikes
Second member of banned folk group dies in country where few political protest options remain ... ( read original story ...)
US blocks UN resolution on global coronavirus ceasefire after China pushes WHO mention
The United States blocked agreement Friday on a UN Security Council resolution that called for a global ceasefire aimed at collectively addressing the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the globe, after ... ( read original story ...)