The swollen river also forced the flood control office to cut off access to riverside roads in Seoul's Yeouido neighborhood and other areas. Officials said riverside parks have been flooded. … [Read more...] about Heavy Rain in South Korea Brings Flooding, Landslides
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Air India Plane from Dubai Crashes in Southern India, Kills at Least 16
An Air India Express plane from Dubai skidded off a runway upon landing at Kozhikode International Airport in southern India’s Kerala state on Friday, breaking into two pieces and killing at least 16 people, including both pilots, multiple local news outlets reported. … [Read more...] about Air India Plane from Dubai Crashes in Southern India, Kills at Least 16
Kim Jong-un Visits Flood Sites in North Korea Before Xi Jinping Visits China’s
Images broadcast on the television equivalent of KCNA showed vast fields of what appeared to be growing crops completely underwater, as well as buildings showing significant structural damage. In some photos, Kim stood speaking with individuals who appeared to be local officials. Those in the photos did not appear to be wearing masks, but did seem to be keeping a distance. KCNA has been publishing a high volume of content warning North Koreans to participate in the national battle against the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, although North Korean officials insist they have documented zero cases of the virus there. … [Read more...] about Kim Jong-un Visits Flood Sites in North Korea Before Xi Jinping Visits China’s
Australia leader refuses to attack political foes over virus
Monash University political economist Nick Economou, who is locked down in Melbourne, said Morrison’s popularity reflects Australia’s success outside Victoria in containing the virus. It also reflects that the federal government had been spared many of the politically hard pandemic decisions, he said. … [Read more...] about Australia leader refuses to attack political foes over virus
S. Korean doctors strike over med school plan amid pandemic
About 70% to 80% of the association’s 16,000 members took part in Friday’s strike, South Korean media reported. Other doctors plan a similar one-day strike next Friday, according to the Korea Medical Association, which covers 130,000 doctors. … [Read more...] about S. Korean doctors strike over med school plan amid pandemic
