That slap, a military spokesman warned, would be "bigger than that of the Ain al-Asad," a reference to Iranian missile strikes against two American military bases in Iraq in January. ( read original story ...)
The US coronavirus death toll surpasses American fatalities from the Vietnam War
"We're in war," President Donald Trump proclaimed at a White House news conference last week. "I call it the 'invisible enemy.' That's the war, and it's a dangerous war." ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus death toll surpasses U.S. casualties from Vietnam War in just two months
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe Says Cannot Hold Olympics Unless Pandemic Contained
It would be impossible to hold the Games in such a complete form unless the coronavirus pandemic is contained," Abe said in response to an opposition lawmaker. Abe's summary of the situation was later ... ( read original story ...)
Wales coach says tour to Japan, New Zealand highly unlikely
Wales are continuing to prepare for their mid-year tour to Japan and New Zealand but with the sporting world still paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coach Wayne Pivac said on Wednesday he is not ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Prepares to Ease Coronavirus Curbs With Infections Below Projections
Pakistan is preparing to loosen coronavirus lockdown restrictions as the number of infections and deaths are well below previous projections, officials said on Wednesday. The South Asian nation, which ... ( read original story ...)
Sarawakian returning from Indonesia tested positive for Covid-19, says DCM
Sarawak deputy chief minister says the man re-entered the country via Tawau, Sabah, on March 29 from Indonesia where he had gone to attend a tabligh event. ( read original story ...)
Village in Kerala, India, Mandates Use of Umbrellas to Maintain Social Distance
Over the past weekend, the Thanneermukkom village in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India, made it mandatory for residents to carry an umbrella when stepping outside, as an effort to curb the ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: India photojournalist records life in quarantine
Rafiq Maqbool remembers never flinching while covering high-risk news assignments such as the war in Afghanistan, the Sri Lankan tsunami or the conflict in Kashmir, where he grew up and decided to ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus lockdown: Stranded migrants can return home
India has said millions of people stranded by a nationwide lockdown can now return to their home states. A notice issued by the home ministry says people will need to be screened for symptoms at both ... ( read original story ...)