That became crystal clear in 2014, when President Obama, after having celebrated the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq in 2011, had to send them back to contend with Islamic State. Otherwise, ... ( read original story ...)
Bae Seon-woo leads in South Korea; No. 3 Park misses cut
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Bae Seon-woo shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take a four-stroke lead after the second round of the KLPGA Championship. Heo Da-been (66) and Kim Char-young2 (69) ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Reports 7 New Coronavirus Cases, All From Overseas
Staff wearing protective face masks pass their time as they prepare to reopen their shop in a shopping centre during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Pathum Thani, T ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reports 2,102 new virus cases, highest in over month
Iran on Friday reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in more than a month as it warned of clusters hitting new regions. The Islamic republic has struggled to contain the virus that ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan: Turkey working on plan to ease virus restrictions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday his government is working on a detailed plan to ease coronavirus restrictions, but warned that weekend lockdowns would most likely continue until ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s lockdown rainbows have become another symbol of division
In a country highly polarised along political and religious lines the symbol has become another cultural battleground ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Considers Lung Transplant To Save British COVID-19 Patient
A 43-year-old pilot for Vietnam Airlines, whose name has not been released, was infected in mid-March after visiting a bar. He is in a Ho Chi Minh City hospital on life-support systems. ( read original story ...)
From the Archives, 1970: Massive Vietnam War Moratorium rally in Sydney
Fifty years ago on May 8, 1970, Vietnam War Moratorium rallies were held across Australia, with 20,000 in attendance at Sydney's Town Hall. ( read original story ...)
How ‘overreaction’ made Vietnam a virus success
Experts say that unlike other countries now seeing infections and deaths on a huge scale, Vietnam saw a small window to act early on and used it fully. But though cost-effective, ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful Storm Forces Thousands From Homes In Virus-hit Philippines
Tens of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by the powerful storm pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)