A county in eastern Pennsylvania is suing Gov. Wolf for withholding $13 million in coronavirus funding. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions ... ( read original story ...)
Survivors of Laos’ Worst Dam Disaster Still Struggling Two Years Later
English News and Press Release on Lao People's Democratic Republic (the) about Agriculture, Recovery and Reconstruction, Flood, Technological Disaster and more; published on 22 Jul 2020 by RFA ... ( read original story ...)
Violence breaks out at the Azerbaijan Consulate in Brentwood as protesters clash
One person was arrested and an officer was injured after a peaceful protest turned violent at the Azerbaijan Consulate in Brentwood on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department said. ( read original story ...)
Black waters: Oil spills pollute northeast Syria creeks
In his village near a northeast Syria oil facility, Abdulkarim Matar said he has watched his horses die because of oil spills that have polluted waterways in the resource-rich region. The landowner ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket-Bangladesh mull Sri Lanka tour following World Cup postponement
Bangladesh are planning to reschedule their three-test series in Sri Lanka in October following the postponement of this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia, according to a report. DHAKA, July 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Handstands in North Korea: Swedish Ambassador Takes Yoga to Streets Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
But the sense of isolation deepened when the coronavirus began to spread in neighbouring China in January, prompting North Korea to shut its borders, cancel most flights and train ... ( read original story ...)
Global report: South Korea goes into recession as Australia flags huge deficit
United States nears four million Covid-19 cases; Trump blames BLM protests for spread; Hong Kong sees more than 110 new infections ... ( read original story ...)
Deserted beaches, empty bars: Covid-19 devastates Thailand’s tourist islands
Visitor numbers expected to plummet by tens of millions in crisis that eclipses the tsunami, bird flu and Sara ... ( read original story ...)
Murder in Turkey sparks outrage over rising violence against women
High femicide rate and efforts to roll back legislation designed to protect women are under spotlight ... ( read original story ...)
‘Dangerous adventure’: Turkey warns Egypt over Libya invasion
At Istanbul meeting, Russia and Turkey agree to push for a ceasefire but Ankara says eastern commander must retreat. ( read original story ...)