China today sought to defend its recent claims over the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan, saying the boundary between the two countries is yet to be demarcated and it has proposed a "package ... ( read original story ...)
This Georgia city beat back COVID-19. It wishes states would pay attention.
The small city of Albany, Georgia, developed one of the most intense spring outbreaks of COVID-19. It also developed a response plan. ( read original story ...)
Two Georgia judges recuse themselves from challenge to Atlanta mask mandate
Two judges in Georgia on Tuesday recused themselves form a legal battle between Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over a mask mandate in the city and other COVID-19 restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Georgia reports second-highest COVID-19 death total so far
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia reported its second-highest daily count of coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, in what health officials said was a consequence of the elevated number of infections the state ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia governor: Hospitals will shut down if localities flout COVID-19 orders
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday said his state’s hospitals will be forced to shut down if he lets local leaders set their own coronavirus-related restrictions. ( read original story ...)
At a Georgia Graveyard, Reflections on a Divided Nation
My ancestors lie on a peaceful tree-covered hill overlooking the site of the Battle of Atlanta. ( read original story ...)
Kemp urges Georgia residents to ‘commit to wearing a mask’ for four weeks
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) asked his state’s residents to “commit” to wearing a mask for four weeks, despite his ongoing lawsuit against Atlanta officials for mandating a face covering be worn. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait: Jail awaits for parents who refuse to vaccinate children
Shutterstock Dubai: Guardians in Kuwait who refuse to vaccinate their children to protect them from diseases will be fined and jailed, Al Rai daily reported today. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything?
Singapore may be one of the world's wealthiest and "smartest" countries, but there's one thing it has never had, until now - an official opposition party. After a recent surprising election, change is ... ( read original story ...)
Several Chinese killed in shootout near Kings Romans casino in Laos
A notorious casino in Laos is at the center of a police investigation into a shootout that resulted in the deaths of four Chinese nationals. Earlier this month, Lao police reported being called to ... ( read original story ...)