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 ...)
Turkey’s daily virus infection rate at highest in 45 days
Turkey’s health minister said the number of new COVID-19 infections Saturday has hit its highest in 45 days and announced 1,256 new cases ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey ‘will not back down’ in east Mediterranean standoff, says Erdogan
Tensions between NATO members Greece and Turkey have risen in the past week after Turkey sent the Oruc Reis survey vessel, escorted by warships, to map out possible oil and gas drilling in territory ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s new coronavirus cases up to highest since June
Turkey's new coronavirus cases rose to their highest since June at 1,256, with 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter on Saturday. ( read original story ...)