Kumar Paudel/Greenhood Nepal In Nepal, yew trees have been traditionally harvested for a variety of needs and more recently, to cater to the increasing demands of the modern pharmaceutical industry. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: Demolition of community synagogue prevented
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 ...)
A red dress creates a political storm in South Korea
A photo of a young female lawmaker sporting a short red dotted wrap dress to work went viral in South Korea sparking a heated discussion. ( read original story ...)
Intel community’s top election official: China and Iran don’t want Trump to win reelection, Russia working to ‘denigrate’ Biden
The US intelligence community's top election security official said in a statement Friday that China "prefers" an outcome where President Donald Trump is not reelected in November and Russia is ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Japan records highest single-day number of cases
Japan has hit a new daily record of coronavirus cases. The country reported 1,601 cases of COVID-19 Friday, the highest number since the pandemic began, the country's Ministry of Health said. It's ... ( read original story ...)
England chasing 277 to win first Test against Pakistan: day four – live!
Can England blow away the tail and bat to an unlikely victory or will Pakistan’s bowlers prove too good? Join Tim de Lisle now ... ( read original story ...)
‘Truly remarkable’ – Woakes scores winning runs as England beat Pakistan
England complete a "truly remarkable" victory as Chris Woakes, who ends unbeaten on 84, scores the winning runs as England beat Pakistan and win the first Test at Old Trafford. ( read original story ...)
England beat Pakistan by three wickets in 1st Test triller
MANCHESTER: England beat Pakistan by three wickets to win the first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday in dramatic fashion. The hosts, set a stiff 277 to win, were struggling at 117-5 on the fourth day. ( read original story ...)
Air India Express plane skids off runway in heavy rains, killing 18 people
An Air India Express flight with 190 people on board skidded off a runway, leaving more than a dozen people dead. ( read original story ...)
Survivors recount frantic efforts to escape deadly India plane crash: “I don’t know how I made it”
Survivors of an Air India express plane crash say the jetliner swayed violently as it approached a hilltop runway soaked by monsoon rain. Moments later, the special return flight for Indians stranded ... ( read original story ...)