Since he retired for good in 2003, Michael Jordan has been an elusive figure. He’s played in and hosted celebrity golf tournaments, occasionally marketed his Nike clothing line and ventured quietly …
The Frightened Ones by Dima Wannous review – love and loneliness in Syria
This multilayered tale of revolution and displacement explores the psychological fallout from living under a brutal dictatorship …
Recent North Korea missile test not particularly provocative: U.S. general
The top U.S. general said on Tuesday that North Korea’s recent test of short-range missiles was not particularly provocative or threatening to the United States. “I don’t think it is particularly …
Low-key celebrations for North Korea’s founder in face of virus
North Korea marked the anniversary of the birth of its founder Kim Il Sung in subdued fashion Wednesday, with mask-wearing citizens placing flowers before his statue in Pyongyang as the country …
Malaysia Reports 85 New Coronavirus Cases, With One New Death
The health ministry also reported one new death, with a total of 83 fatalities so far. Malaysia had had the highest number of confirmed infections in Southeast Asia but was overtaken this week by …
Iraq is trying yet again to form a government. Why is it so hard?
Iraqi President Barham Salih gathered the Shia, Kurdish and Sunni political blocs at the presidential palace to task head of intelligence Mustafa al-Kadhimi with forming a new government. Kadhimi is …
High voter turnout in South Korea elections despite COVID-19 crisis
Fear of the coronavirus pandemic did not keep large numbers of South Koreans from heading to the polls to vote Wednesday in national parliamentary elections.
South Korea is holding an election even as it rebounds from coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus has been both an immense logistical challenge and an election issue, but the government appears to be passing the test.
South Korea’s Moon faces a referendum of public confidence at the polls
South Korea heads to the polls on Wednesday for legistlative elections against the backdrop of the global coronavirus pandemic that has taken thousands of lives worldwide.
South Korea’s Coronavirus Test Run: How to Hold an Election
South Koreans streamed into polling stations wearing face masks and plastic gloves, taking part in the world’s first major national election held during the new coronavirus pandemic.