"When you pay taxes in this municipality... you should want to meet with your county officials," rapper says of controversial meeting with Governor Brian Kemp ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping Singapore’s doors open to global talent
Covid-19 and the economic downturn have brought about a locals-first emphasis, but accompanied by anti-foreigner sentiment online. Insight finds out if expatriates still feel welcome in Singapore and ... ( read original story ...)
New Kyrgyzstan prime minister appointed after disputed election, unrest
Kyrgyz lawmakers on Saturday approved former parliament member Sadyr Japarov, 51, as prime minister after his supporters sprung him from prison following a state of emergency caused by a disputed Oct. ( read original story ...)
A Convicted Kidnapper Is Chosen to Lead Government of Kyrgyzstan
Lawmakers in Central Asia's only democracy selected a man sprung from jail by protesters just days ago in an effort to end days of violent political unrest ... ( read original story ...)
Tens of thousands rally in Israel calling on Netanyahu to resign
Demonstrators have been staging protests against PM for alleged corruption and his government’s COVID-19 response. ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan’s Autocratic Leader Rahmon Seen Extending Rule As Voters Head To Polls
Voters in Tajikistan head to the polls in a presidential election on October 11 that is expected to extend authoritarian President Emomali Rahmon’s rule over the impoverished Central Asian nation for ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran Tajik president on course for fifth term
Tajikistan's Russian-allied President Imomali Rakhmon looks sure to secure a fifth term in office in Sunday's election as his four competitors' campaigns admit they do not expect many votes. ( read original story ...)
IPL giving England stars perfect preparation for UAE World T20
The English season may be over and England’s next assignment of two white-ball series in South Africa next month subject to late confirmation but there is plenty of guaranteed cricket to watch over ... ( read original story ...)
‘We will never leave’: Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought over disputed region for decades
For myself I’m not worried,” Abrahamian said of the hostilities raging once more in Nagorno-Karabakh, the mountainous region tucked between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It lies at the heart of a seething, ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of breaking ceasefire
A Russian-brokered ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia was hanging by a thread yesterday after both sides accused the other of breaking the agreement.Minutes after the ceasefire was due to be ... ( read original story ...)