Iran said on Wednesday that its deaths from the novel coronavirus had surpassed 12,000, with authorities considering reimposing restrictive measures in Tehran to contain a resurgence of the disease. ( read original story ...)
Manchester drunk veterinary nurse ’caused chaos’ on flight to Turkey
A drunk veterinary nurse who caused "chaos" on a plane after drinking vodka has been spared prison. Katherine Heyes, 29, was described as "every passenger's worst nightmare" on the 18 May 2019 Thomas ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Virus Cases Soar Past 50,000 as Lockdown Eases
Confirmed coronavirus infections in the Philippines soared past 50,000 on Wednesday in a troubling milestone for a country that has reopened an economy on the brink of recession while still struggling ... ( read original story ...)
Maria Ressa and the increasing attacks on the free press in the Philippines
One of the most prominent journalists in the Philippines has been convicted of ‘cyberlibel’ in a court process condemned by human rights groups. Journalist Carmela Fonbuena describes the chilling effe ... ( read original story ...)
Record-high 2,539 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total over 50,000
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases topped 50,000 on Wednesday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported a record-high 2,539 more infections—1,922 “fresh” or newly validated ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flooding death toll nears 60 as ‘unprecedented’ rain batters main island
Torrential rains that triggered deadly flooding across southern Japan moved northward on Wednesday, triggering mudslides and more evacuations across the country's main island. ( read original story ...)
People rescued after flooding and landslides in Japan
Rescue workers are helping people stranded because of flooding and landslides, caused by heavy rain, in parts of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Italy cracks down on Bangladesh amid virus concerns
More than 100 Bangladeshis who arrived at Rome’s airport Wednesday were refused entry as Italy tightens restrictions on travel from coronavirus hotspots in a bid to prevent ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Melbourne goes back into lockdown; Italy stops Bangladesh flights after new infections
Melbourne to go into full lockdown again; Bolsonaro taking hydroxychloroquine to cure his Covid-19 infection ... ( read original story ...)
India arrests South Korean CEO, 11 others for gas leak at LG Polymers
Indian police have arrested 12 LG Polymers officials, including its South Korean Chief Executive Sunkey Jeong, an officer said on Wednesday, two months after a gas leak at the company's south Indian ... ( read original story ...)