Singapore will allow more businesses to reopen on June 2 -- increasing the active proportion of the economy to three-quarters -- after a nationwide lockdown cut transmission of the coronavirus among ... ( read original story ...)
A Troubled Government And Rare Protests In Turkmenistan
Hunger and natural disasters are pushing some in Turkmenistan to the brink, far enough that despite the repressive reputation of Turkmen authorities, the people have recently started previously ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan: Day late, dollar short
One would imagine a country as equine-centered as Turkmenistan might know of the futility of shutting a stable door after the horse has bolted ... ( read original story ...)
UNIFIL, Lebanon complete investigation into Mount Dov shooting
An investigation into the shooting of a Syrian national by IDF troops after he infiltrated into Israeli territory near Mount Dov on Sunday has been completed by a joint Lebanese and United Nations ... ( read original story ...)
Ceasefire, diplomacy needed to end Libyan crisis: UAE official
The United Arab Emirates believes the only acceptable path forward in the Libyan crisis involves "an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and a return to the political process", the UAE's minister of ... ( read original story ...)
Etihad makes 1st known commercial flight between UAE, Israel
Etihad Airways said Tuesday it would fly aid for the Palestinians amid the coronavirus pandemic from the capital of the United Arab Emirates into Israel, ... ( read original story ...)
What if Michael Jordan was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1984?
History would likely be altered if Portland did not bypass taking Michael Jordan with second pick in 1984. Sam Bowie was the Trail Blazers' choice. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’ most-watched ESPN documentary ever
Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" was the most-viewed documentary series in ESPN history, after it drew an average of 5.6 million viewers for its 10 episodes. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka president warns UN over war crimes claims
Sri Lanka Tuesday threatened to pull out of the UN Human Rights Council if it pursued war crimes claims allegedly committed by government forces during a bloody war with Tamil Tiger separatists. The c ... ( read original story ...)
Foreigners permitted in North Korea department stores, Russian Embassy says
The Russian Embassy in North Korea said foreigners are being allowed entry into department stores in Pyongyang, while crediting the Kim Jong Un regime with effective COVID-19 prevention. ( read original story ...)