The Turkish government says 18 people have been confirmed dead in a powerful earthquake that hit the country's east on Friday. The quake caused 30 buildings to collapse in hard-hit areas.
One civilian was killed and six others were injured after a few militants attacked a medical store with grenade in Dawlatabad district of the northern Faryab province on Wednesday, ............
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has instructed his ministers to ensure that more hygienic laboratories are able to conduct tests for the new coronavirus.
Russia says it is complying with a United Nations resolution on repatriating workers from North Korea. But experts point out that Russia is accepting illegal workers by issuing more student and tourist visas.