It took 16 judges to convict Kurdish politicians Gultan Kisanak and Sebahat Tuncel of belonging to a terrorist organization last year. ( read original story ...)
Man vs. turkey is the best duel we’ve seen on a golf course in some time
In what is the best golf course duel we've seen since Tyrell Hatton held off Marc Leishman to win at Bay Hill two years months ago before the coronavirus pandemic put a pause in the PGA Tour season, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan TV sorry for including Seoul’s first lady in North Korea graphic
A Japanese television network apologized for using the photograph of South Korea's first lady in a graphic depicting North Korea's ruling family. ( read original story ...)
Japan sending Fujifilm’s flu drug favipiravir to over 40 countries for Covid-19 trials
FujiFilm's flu drug favipiravir (Avigan) has shown to be effective against Covid-19, and Japan is now shipping it to 43 countries for clinical trials. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends state of emergency amid fears over second wave
Shinzo Abe says lockdown measures will remain in place in all regions until 31 May ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Eases Some Restrictions, Extends Lockdown to May 16
Bangladesh authorities said on Monday they will gradually open up more factories, as well as farms and logistics operations, as they try to diminish the economic impact of a coronavirus lockdown which ... ( read original story ...)
Sewer Cleaners Wanted in Pakistan: Only Christians Need Apply.
In Pakistan, descendants of lower-caste Hindus who converted to Christianity centuries ago still find themselves marginalized, relegated to dirty jobs and grim fates. ( read original story ...)
Well-Trained Monkey Rides A Motorcycle To Kidnap A Child In An Alley Of Indonesia
This video of a monkey trying to drag a baby across the alley in a bid to kidnap it went viral on the internet. A small child surrounded by grown-ups was attacked by a monkey in broad daylight, but ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus lockdown: Official denies asking migrants to pay fares
India has asked migrants seeking to return to their home states to pay their own train fare, in a move that has caused outrage in the country. Millions of daily-wage earners were stranded with no ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi to Roll Out New E-Commerce Service in India to Boost Sales During Lockdown
However, like its rivals, Xiaomi's sales have taken a hit during the lockdown to contain the coronavirus. Stores in India are closed and online sales have dropped as e-commerce we ... ( read original story ...)