A feature-length documentary from the makers of Homeland analyses the longest war in US history. Plus: the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Here’s what to watch this evening ... ( read original story ...)
You say: readers’ views on Once Upon A Time In Iraq, Art Of Persia and more
Once Upon A Time In Iraq (BBC2): surely the best documentary series of our time. You can feel the raw emotion from the accounts of the people who had to live through it. The BBC at its very best.Carl ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iran’s COVID-19 cases exceed 341,000; Iraq records highest 4,293 daily new infections
People wearing face masks are seen at a market in Istanbul, Turkey, on Aug. 11, 2020. (Xinhua/Osman Orsal) --Iran's cases hit 341,070 with 19,492 deaths; --Iraq reports highest 4,293 daily new cases; ... ( read original story ...)
Two rockets fall inside Iraq’s Taji camp, no casualties reported
Two Katyusha rockets fell in Iraq's Taji base north of Baghdad that hosts U.S.-led coalition troops, with no casualties being reported, the coalition spokesman and state news agency said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Thousands protest against Moon as South Korea capital scrambles to curb virus resurgence
A spike in new coronavirus cases in South Korea has prompted authorities to reimpose tighter social distancing curbs in Seoul, but that didn't stop thousands of demonstrators from protesting against ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon says always ready to talk with Japan over history disputes
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Saturday, the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two, that his government was always ready to talk with Tokyo about disputes over history ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Live Updates: In Arizona, a School District Cancels Classes After Teacher ‘Sick Out’
Mitt Romney blasts President Trump’s handling of pandemic. Many U.S. cities fear a public transit “death spiral.” Brazil’s extensive outbreak makes it a good vaccine testing ground. ( read original story ...)
Trump says he probably would not participate in Putin Iran summit
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday all but dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's call for a summit of world leaders to discuss Iran, saying he probably would not participate. ( read original story ...)
Turkey slams Biden’s past call for U.S. to back Erdogan opponents
Turkey on Saturday condemned as "interventionist" comments that U.S. Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden had made in December when he advocated a new U.S. approach to the "autocrat" President ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan: Turkey ‘won’t back down’ in Mediterranean drilling row
Tensions between Greece and Turkey have risen in the past week after Turkey sent a ship to map out possible energy sites in disputed territory. Leader Erdogan said he doesn't intend to respond to ... ( read original story ...)