Yanghee Lee says the army is ‘maximising suffering’ on Rohingya and other people in attacks reminiscent of the 2017 assault in Rakhine state ... ( read original story ...)
Ripped Not RIP’d: Myanmar’s Former ‘Mr Burma’ Still Pumping Iron At 91
Flexing his oiled, bulging biceps and pecs, 91-year-old one-time bodybuilding champion Sein Maung admires himself in the mirror before starting to pump iron in his Myanmar gym. The barrel-chested ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says reopened for business as no end in sight to virus crisis
Iran reopened for business despite its persistent coronavirus outbreak as there was no end in sight to the crisis, its president said Wednesday, as 80 new deaths were announced. "Due to uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey vows solidarity with US in fighting virus outbreak
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to stand in solidarity with the United States in its struggle against the coronavirus pandemic and as it recovers from ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll nears 60,000 as labs race for a vaccine
More state and city leaders are gambling to ease restrictions aimed at curbing COVID-19, in spite of warnings that doing so too soon could bring new waves of disease. ( read original story ...)
U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll as Florida readies reopening plan
The U.S. coronavirus death toll climbed above 58,000 on Tuesday, surpassing the loss of American life from the Vietnam War, as Florida's governor met with President Donald Trump to discuss an easing ... ( read original story ...)
HRW: COVID-19 lockdown violators in Philippines abused
Accusations police in Philippines are committing rights abuses, as they enforce strict coronavirus lockdown measures. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ coronavirus infections breach 8,000 mark
The Philippines' health ministry said on Wednesday that confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the country have risen to more than 8,000. ( read original story ...)
FDA chief: Carrimycin not part of solidarity trial of drugs vs. COVID-19, not registered in Philippines
Carrimycin is not part of the solidarity trial of drugs against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in which the Philippines is a participant of, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe Says No Tokyo Olympics Next Year Unless COVID-19 Can Be Contained
The prime minister said it would be "impossible" to hold the already delayed Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 if the disease is not brought under control. ( read original story ...)