The under-resourced nation’s response, led by science and quick preventative action, has been fortified by its traditional communal values. ( read original story ...)
Crime stats call into question Georgia men’s ‘burglary’ claims
The McMichaels will not face hate crime charges in the killing, GBI Director Vic Reynolds said Friday, because Georgia is one of a handful of states that does not have a hate crime statute. ( read original story ...)
Nearly 350 long-term care facilities in Georgia have COVID-19 cases
Nationally, the federal government has had a hard time tracking how many and which long-term care facilities have cases. Until now, long-term care facilities were only required to ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Investigates Person Who Filmed Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it was investigating the person who filmed the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery a day after two other men were arrested and charged in the case. ( read original story ...)
Oman announces 154 new cases of Covid-19
Omans Ministry of Health has announced 154 new cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Sultanate to 3,112. ( read original story ...)
Repatriation flight to London for expats in Oman on May 18
UK expats in Oman looking to return home have been asked to register for a flight to London on May 18. Oman Air will operate the one-way flight if there are sufficient tickets sold, the UK’s Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Video shows dog-like robot instructing people to socially distance in Singapore
A dog-like robot named Spot has been deployed in Singapore's Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park to instruct people to socially distance. A video published by Singapore's Straits Times shows the robot in a pilot ... ( read original story ...)
Only four Covid-19 patients left in Laos hospital
VIENTIANE: Only four Covid-19 patients left in Loas Hospital as of Saturday morning (May 9). Six out of 10 covid-19 patients in hospital have tested negative for the virus in the first round testing ... ( read original story ...)
Fighting flares again on Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan border
There has been another bout of clashes on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, just the latest such rumble of unrest caused by failure to clearly demarcate territory ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan marks Day of Victory in Great Patriotic War
Azerbaijan marks the Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9. Years of the World War II were the most difficult in the 20th century for all the mankind. During the war, Azerbaijanis showed ... ( read original story ...)