German police arrested on Wednesday four suspected members of Islamic State, all from Tajikistan, believed to have been planning deadly attacks in Germany, prosecutors said. © (AP Photo/Michael Sohn) ... ( read original story ...)
Ten Surprising Things We Learned From the Michael Jordan ESPN Documentary
Since he retired for good in 2003, Michael Jordan has been an elusive figure. He's played in and hosted celebrity golf tournaments, occasionally marketed his Nike clothing line and ventured quietly ... ( read original story ...)
The Frightened Ones by Dima Wannous review – love and loneliness in Syria
This multilayered tale of revolution and displacement explores the psychological fallout from living under a brutal dictatorship ... ( read original story ...)
Low-key celebrations for North Korea’s founder in face of virus
North Korea marked the anniversary of the birth of its founder Kim Il Sung in subdued fashion Wednesday, with mask-wearing citizens placing flowers before his statue in Pyongyang as the country ... ( read original story ...)
Recent North Korea missile test not particularly provocative: U.S. general
The top U.S. general said on Tuesday that North Korea’s recent test of short-range missiles was not particularly provocative or threatening to the United States. “I don’t think it is particularly ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Reports 85 New Coronavirus Cases, With One New Death
The health ministry also reported one new death, with a total of 83 fatalities so far. Malaysia had had the highest number of confirmed infections in Southeast Asia but was overtaken this week by ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq is trying yet again to form a government. Why is it so hard?
Iraqi President Barham Salih gathered the Shia, Kurdish and Sunni political blocs at the presidential palace to task head of intelligence Mustafa al-Kadhimi with forming a new government. Kadhimi is ... ( read original story ...)
High voter turnout in South Korea elections despite COVID-19 crisis
Fear of the coronavirus pandemic did not keep large numbers of South Koreans from heading to the polls to vote Wednesday in national parliamentary elections. ( read original story ...)
South Korea is holding an election even as it rebounds from coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus has been both an immense logistical challenge and an election issue, but the government appears to be passing the test. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon faces a referendum of public confidence at the polls
South Korea heads to the polls on Wednesday for legistlative elections against the backdrop of the global coronavirus pandemic that has taken thousands of lives worldwide. ( read original story ...)