The new Iraqi premier has managed, with Iran’s blessing, to form a government, but both countries appear to be floundering in a power vacuum ... ( read original story ...)
Not giving it up cold turkey: Bird hunters just winging it
The coronavirus pandemic has canceled dozens of spring traditions, from college basketball's Final Four to Easter Sunday services, but there's one rite that's going ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Reports Lowest Daily COVID-19 Death in Over a Month
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca also announced 1,848 more confirmed cases, bringing the total number of infections to 135,569. At least 86,396 COVID-19 patients have recovered, according to figures the ... ( read original story ...)
Lonely death of Grup Yorum bassist highlights Turkey hunger strikes
Second member of banned folk group dies in country where few political protest options remain ... ( read original story ...)
US blocks UN resolution on global coronavirus ceasefire after China pushes WHO mention
The United States blocked agreement Friday on a UN Security Council resolution that called for a global ceasefire aimed at collectively addressing the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the globe, after ... ( read original story ...)
US spars with China over pro-WHO language in UN Security Council ceasefire resolution
A Chinese push to include support for the World Health Organization in a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a global ceasefire is putting the entire text in limbo – after strong U.S. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Weapon Against Coronavirus: An Epidemiologist as Vice President
Chen Chien-jen has embraced a rare dual role, using his political authority as vice president to criticize China’s response to the virus even as he hunkers down to analyze trends in transmission. ( read original story ...)
Alesha Dixon: My first trip on a plane was to perform for the son of the Sultan of Brunei
Handout I was never under any illusions that it would all be plain sailing. It’s a tough industry: people say mean things about you, and it’s very hard work. But no matter what job you take in life, ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: We’re almost clear as there are no new cases on Saturday (May 9)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei reported no new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday (May 9), with the national tally of cases standing at 141.Total cases of recovery still stood at 132. ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports no new COVID-19 case on Saturday
Brunei reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with the national tally of cases standing at 141. According to Brunei's Ministry of Health, no new recoveries were recorded on Saturday, ... ( read original story ...)