Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has been anything but idle during his stay at home.Known for his appearances in "Hearts Afire," "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," the 65-year-old hinted that ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Inspects Flood Relief; Worry Grows About Crops
Heavy rain across the Korean peninsula has brought flooding to both North and South Korea in recent days, and concern is growing about damage to North Korean crops and its potential impact on food ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal Govt Enforces Odd-Even Rule for Vehicular Movements Amid Sharp Rise in Covid-19 Cases
The Nepal government had earlier withdrawn the odd-even number vehicle movement after the COVID-19 lockdown was eased last month. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan synagogue not evicted after construction company drops lawsuit
A construction firm in the central Asian republic of Uzbekistan withdrew a lawsuit that aimed to evict a synagogue to make way for apartment buildings. Absolute Business Trade ended its legal efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Solider returns home to Myrtle Beach after deployment in Afghanistan
A National Guard soldier returned home to Myrtle Beach Friday after over 300 days on deployment in Afghanistan. National Guard Spc. Todd Caswell arrived at Myrtle Beach International Airport to the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: Enjoy orchid exhibition at its blooming best in Thailand
A visitor takes pictures during an orchid exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2020. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak) BANGKOK, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- An orchid exhibition is held in the capital of Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, China and Iran seeking to influence US ahead of elections, top intelligence official says
Statement says China is opposed to Trump but offers more concrete evidence of Russia’s efforts to undermine Biden ... ( read original story ...)
US intel: Russia working to defeat Biden; China and Iran prefer Trump defeat
Russia wants to "denigrate" Joe Biden, while China views Trump as "unpredictable," says the U.S. National Counter-Intelligence and Security Center. ( read original story ...)
UN set for showdown over US Iran arms embargo push
The UN Security Council is set next week to roundly reject a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo, diplomats say, setting up a lengthy showdown with repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Vietnam: The mysterious resurgence of Covid-19
Last week the city saw the country's first Covid-19 death, a toll that has since risen to 10. Just weeks earlier, Vietnam was praised globally as a rare pandemic success story. The communist country ... ( read original story ...)