Two weeks after Armenia largely ended its lockdown, the number of coronavirus cases has shot up and the government is preparing to use a repurposed sports hall to treat patients ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia man faked covid-19 diagnosis, panicking co-workers and costing employer, prosecutors say
Santwon Antonio Davis, 34, was charged with defrauding his employer after prosecutors accused him of faking a medical excuse letter saying he had tested positive for the disease caused by the novel ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Georgia hasn’t seen a massive spike in coronavirus cases since reopening, but it’s still too soon to say if it’s a good idea
It's tempting to celebrate the data as a sign that reopening Georgia won't worsen its COVID-19 outbreak, but it's still early to draw that conclusion. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Supreme Court rules in favor of breastfeeding consultant in economic freedom case
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled a lactation counselor in Atlanta can continue her fight to protect her right to teach women how to breastfeed in the state. ( read original story ...)
Tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman highlight point of leverage for Iran
Tensions are high in the Middle East after attacks on two oil tankers near the Persian Gulf that U.S. officials are blaming on Iran. U.S. sanctions on Iran already had raised the potential risk of a ... ( read original story ...)
How migrant worker outbreaks supercharged coronavirus spread in Singapore
On Friday, the number of coronavirus cases in the city-state topped 30,000. The number of dormitory cases vastly dwarfs the number of its other cases, whether local or imported. Reuters counted at ... ( read original story ...)
WTCF, Turkmenistan discuss country’s tourism development
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22 By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend: World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) and Turkmenistan have discussed priority areas of cooperation aimed at developing the national tourism ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s Berri tells government time for action not words
Lebanon's powerful parliament speaker said on Friday it was time for government action to help citizens grappling with an economic crisis and this could not wait for the outcome of International ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Grants Bail to Bank Director Accused of Manipulation
A court in Lebanon released on bail a director of the nation’s central bank who has been accused of currency manipulation amid a plunge in the value of the pound. The Accusatory Committee of Beirut ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan: Draft bill threatens to drive NGOs against the wall
A draft bill going through the works in Kyrgyzstan's legislature looks intended to kill off genuinely independent civiv activism ... ( read original story ...)