Even before the fighter jets thundered over and warships sailed into view, Konstantinos Papoutsis was suffering his worst summer in memory.Covid-19 had already robbed his tourism business on the Greek ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 25 more COVID-19 infections, three additional deaths on Thursday
Vietnam's health ministry reported 25 more coronavirus infections and three additional deaths on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 905, with 20 fatalities. ( read original story ...)
Japan Fans Hail Hong Kong ‘Goddess Of Democracy’ Chow
She has been dubbed the "Goddess of Democracy" and found fans among politicians and actors. There is little doubt that Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow is big in Japan. The 23-year-old's arrest this week ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Concerns Over Hong Kong Growing, After Activist Agnes Chow Arrested
Japan's foreign minister said on Thursday the arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow and media tycoon Jimmy Lai raised questions over freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minister: Tokyo’s concern growing over Hong Kong situation
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Thursday that recent arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow and media tycoon Jimmy Lai raised questions over freedom of speech and ... ( read original story ...)
Ozu Castle breathes new life into fading rural Japan town
A new Japanese hotel offers travelers a first-of-its-kind experience -- to live like a medieval lord in a real castle keep. The opening is part of a bigger mission -- to revive a dwindling rural town. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh court indicts country’s first Hindu Chief Justice, 10 others in graft case
The graft case was lodged days after his newly launched autobiography brought him in political spotlight a year after he was forced to quit. ( read original story ...)
Anderson strikes as Pakistan lose Shan Masood
James Anderson took a wicket with just his eighth ball of the match as he removed Pakistan's Shan Masood in the second Test at Southampton on Thursday. By his own admission, Anderson -- England's ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: second Test, day one – live!
Can Pakistan bounce back in Southampton? Or will England’s momentum continue? Find out here ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan win toss and elect to bat in second test v England
Pakistan captain Azhar Ali won the toss and elected to bat in hot and muggy conditions in the second of three tests against England at the Rose Bowl on Thursday. The tourists have made one change to ... ( read original story ...)