The Cambodian government has said it will cancel the three-day Water Festival scheduled to take place in late October in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19. A letter dated August 11 and ... ( read original story ...)
I fled war in Syria to the UK – now I’m helping other refugees like me cope with the coronavirus pandemic
Fleeing the Assad regime in Syria was a difficult yet brave decision. I had to say goodbye to my home, to rebuild my life away from violence, terror, and tyranny. After living in a country torn apart ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands rally against South Korea’s leader despite virus warning
Thousands of anti-government protesters armed with umbrellas and raincoats have marched through the soggy streets of South Korea’s capital, ignoring official pleas to stay home amid a surge in coronav ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: South Korea reimposes social distancing after cases spike
South Korea reimposed social distancing measures Saturday to curb COVID-19 after local cases spiked in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Thousands protest against Moon as Seoul 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 ...)
Coronavirus Live Updates: Arizona School District Cancels Classes After Teachers Stage ‘Sick Out’
In many U.S. cities, fears of a public transit ‘death spiral.’ South Korea reported 166 new coronavirus cases, the country’s highest daily count since March. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korea Sees Largest Daily Jump in Cases Since March
In many U.S. cities, fears of a public transit ‘death spiral.’ Families reject full college tuition rates amid online instruction. The U.S. saw a downward trend in the number of coronavirus tests ... ( read original story ...)
Israel condemns U.N. decision not to extend Iran arms embargo
The U.N. Security Council's decision not to extend an arms embargo on Iran will lead to further Middle East instability, Israel's foreign minister said on Saturday. "The extremist regime in Iran ... ( read original story ...)
US to act ‘in the coming days’ on Iran arms embargo after UN Security Council rejects extension
The Trump administration said late Friday that it will act “in the coming days” to extend a soon-to-expire arms embargo on Iran -- after a U.S. resolution failed in the U.N. Security Council. ( read original story ...)
Iran fumes, warns of ‘dangerous future’ for UAE over historic US-brokered deal with Israel
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned of a “dangerous future” for the United Arab Emirates over a U.S.-brokered agreement that sees the UAE open up diplomatic relations with Israel. ( read original story ...)