Afghan forces repulse Taliban attack, 6 killed

Jan 23,2020
The security forces have repulsed Taliban fighters' offensive on security checkpoints in Baharak district of the northern Takhar province, forcing the attacking militants to flee after suffering casualties, provincial government spokesman Mohammad Jawad Hajari said Thursday.
3 dead after plane crashes in Australia while fighting bushfire
Jan 23
Three crew members were killed when a large air tanker crashed while fighting bushfire in Australia, confirmed local authorities on Thursday.
Thousands of Greek islanders protest against migrant camps
Jan 23
Thousands of residents on Greek islands hosting large migrant camps kicked off a day of protests on Wednesday, demanding the immediate removal of asylum seekers.
China locks down epicenter of virus outbreak; nearly 600 infected
Jan 23
Chinese health authorities say eight more people have died in Hubei Province from pneumonia believed to be caused by a new type of coronavirus. 
UN chief sends Chinese Lunar New Year greetings
Jan 23
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday sent his Chinese Lunar New Year greetings, thanking China and the Chinese people for their support to the UN.
52 injured in clashes between protesters, security forces in Lebanon's capital
Jan 23
At least 52 people were injured on Wednesday evening in heavy clashes between hundreds of protesters and security forces in downtown Beirut, LBCI TV channel reported.
More Japanese visitors to S.Korea in 2019
Jan 23
The number of Japanese visitors to South Korea rose last year. This was due to the strong yen and more young people traveling to the neighboring country.