Two policemen and four other people were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday after a deadly clash at a public food donation in central Ghor province, officials said. "The protesters opened fire on the ... ( read original story ...)
At least six killed in protests over food distribution in Afghanistan
Gulzaman Nayeb, a lawmaker representing Ghor, said that seven people were killed and more than a dozen wounded during the protest - sparked by growing discontent at the distribution allegedly ... ( read original story ...)
Seven killed in Afghanistan’s Ghor as protest over food aid distribution turns violent
Seven people have lost their lives when protesters, angry over alleged unfair distribution of food aid, clashed with police in Afghanistan's western province of Ghor, a report says. At least 14 other ... ( read original story ...)
Several killed in Afghanistan amid protests over food distribution during pandemic
At least six people were killed and several more were wounded on Saturday following a clash with police in Afghanistan as people protested what they viewed as unfair food distribution amid the coronav ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq names new prime minister, paving the way to tackle nation’s deepening crisis
Kadhimi, a former intelligence chief, as prime minister early Thursday, after two previous candidates had stepped aside in recent months. Iraq has been without a prime minister since November, when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses reopen as government eyes end to emergency measures in some regions
As Japan prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in some parts of the country, a growing number of the country's businesses are planning to resume operations despite concerns that isolation ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Suppliers Barely Afloat As Clothing Brands Find New Ways To Squeeze Them
In March, brands and retailers cancelled orders worth billions. Now, they're demanding steep discounts on shipped goods and delaying payments, which manufacturers say is just as harmful. ( read original story ...)
WFP Bangladesh: Assisting Vulnerable Women is at the Heart of Our Operations
English News and Press Release on Bangladesh about Food and Nutrition, Health, Children, Women and Epidemic; published on 06 May 2020 by WFP ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 533 new COVID-19 cases, biggest in a day
A young boy has been flown to Brisbane after he was bitten by a snake in northern New South Wales. No new COVID-19 cases were recorded as the State Government announced a multi-million-dollar medical ... ( read original story ...)
India Knight’s best books: The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford
The Pursuit of Love by Nancy MitfordI agonised over the numbering of my top ten novels, and this is the point at which I see it has gone wrong. Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love should be top ... ( read original story ...)