Tensions have been growing between the Turkish government and the country's Christian community. Religious freedom is in jeopardy, as the Subasigüller case illustrates. ( read original story ...)
Enes Kanter believes speaking out about Turkey helped free his father there
Celtics center Enes Kanter can’t recall the last conversation he had with his father. “Man,” he said, trying to think back. “I have no idea. I don’t even remember.” Kanter is optimistic that will soon ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s National Airline Moves to Assuage Concern Over Pilots’ Licences
The move looks to assuage concerns after Pakistan's Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Friday the government had asked various commercial airlines, flying clubs and char ... ( read original story ...)
Swarm of locusts descends on city in northern India
A city outside New Delhi has become the latest part of India to suffer from a swarm of locusts. Residents were warned to close their windows as tens of thousands of insects descended on the city. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Egypt loosens lockdown despite surging infections as India passes 500,000 cases – as it happened
Brazil records nearly 47,000 new cases; EU set to ban travellers from US; Covid cases with unknown source rise in Melbourne - as it happened ... ( read original story ...)
India locusts: Swarm sweeps into Delhi suburb Gurgaon
Parts of the Indian capital, Delhi, have been placed on alert after a swarm of locusts invaded a suburban area. Correspondents say it is the first time the suburb city of Gurgaon (Gurugram) has seen a ... ( read original story ...)
Locusts overtake India’s capital region
Local officials in India advised residents near Delhi to be on alert and close their windows as a swarm of desert locusts entered the capital Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Global report: India Covid-19 cases pass 500,000 as Texas revives lockdown
US reports highest daily new infections as EU says it may exclude US from list of ‘safe countries’; Brazil records nearly 47,000 new cases ... ( read original story ...)
China rebuts Canadian criticism over detention of two men
China lashed out at Canada on Saturday over criticism about Chinese prosecution of two Canadians, saying the matter is based on evidence and urging Ottawa to cease "megaphone diplomacy." ... ( read original story ...)
The Cost of Donald Trump’s Kowtow to China’s Xi Jinping
The next U.S. president must create a strategic and consistent policy reflecting the founding vision of America in dealing with China abroad as well to counter the country's newfound favor across ... ( read original story ...)