Police let teenager who ran away be taken back home by father despite her fears he would be violent ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey resumes intercity train services as coronavirus curbs ease
Turkey begun operating intercity trains on Thursday after a two-month gap, as it gradually eases coronavirus curbs in a bid to restore normal life and reopen an economy facing the threat of recession. ( read original story ...)
Turkey claims healthcare ‘transformation’ helped vanquish virus
When Turkey had the highest number of coronavirus cases outside of Europe and the US in April, there were fears its health system could be overwhelmed and its death rate could rocket. Officials claim ... ( read original story ...)
Sam Johnson, seven-year POW in Vietnam who became a Texas congressman, dies at 89
Sam Johnson, whose almost 28-year tenure as a conservative Texas congressman was shaped by his earlier life as an Air Force pilot held captive for almost seven years during the Vietnam War, died May ... ( read original story ...)
Sam Johnson, ex-Texas GOP congressman and Vietnam POW, dies
Former Texas Rep. Sam Johnson was a military pilot who spent years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam before serving more than two decades in Congress. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ task force recommends easing of lockdown in capital
The Philippines' coronavirus task force has recommended to President Rodrigo Duterte easing lockdown measures in Manila from June 1, despite the country still reporting some of its highest daily ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines task force backs easing one of world’s toughest lockdowns
The Philippines' coronavirus task force has recommended President Rodrigo Duterte ease one of the toughest and longest lockdowns in the world for residents in the capital who have endured nearly 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Millions more jobless in the Philippines amid COVID-19 lockdown
More than 2.5 million Filipinos have lost their jobs during the two-month coronavirus lockdown in the country. And millions more could be out of work by the end of the year. Some have found odd jobs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reality show ‘Terrace House’ halts production after star’s death
Japanese reality TV show "Terrace House" has suspended its production for the 2019-2020 season after the sudden death of a 22-year-old cast member, it said on its website. ( read original story ...)
Japan will have a pretty strong recovery in the second half of the year: Economist
Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics expects Japan to come out of the coronavirus pandemic better than many other countries as it has brought the coronavirus under control and the export sector is ... ( read original story ...)