With her neighbourhood south of Manila locked down due to the coronavirus, Dolly Pelle had been planning to close her sari-sari convenience store – until customers convinced her they couldn’t do without her. Pelle’s store is one of a handful of similar shops all on the same street, but her’s has a crucial difference: it is the only one able to process local remittances. Lock down, start up: the digital firms cashing in on coronavirus in the Philippines In the past four years in the…

Fishermen in northeast Thailand say they have seen catches in the Mekong River plunge, while some farmers in Vietnam and Cambodia are leaving for jobs in cities as harvests of rice and other crops shrink.The common thread driving these events is erratic water levels in Asia’s third longest waterway.Water flows along the 4,300km (2,700 mile) Mekong shift naturally between monsoon and dry seasons, but non-governmental groups say the 11 hydroelectric dams on China’s portion of the river – five of…

The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers.A government campaign to raise awareness seems to be helping, at least for medical workers. But it’s made only limited headway in countering the harassment and shunning that may be discouraging people from seeking testing and care and hindering the battle against the pandemic.When Arisa Kadono tested positive and was…

Every morning, marketing professional Sagari starts her day at 9am by sweeping the floors of her two-bedroom flat in suburban Mumbai. The 35-year-old then makes breakfast for her husband, father and three-year-old son, before preparing lunch and parking herself in front of her laptop to work, in between responding to calls for tea from her husband and demands from her toddler. At 9pm, she cooks dinner then washes up and listens in on international client calls that can last until 2am. How…

There was little sign of cheer in Malaysia last week even as the government began easing the gruelling nationwide lockdown it had put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19, with all eyes now on the bleak economic road ahead.Government data released on Friday showed the unemployment rate in Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy rose to 3.9 per cent in March – the highest rate since 2010, and a 17.1 per cent jump from a year ago. Expectations are that the figure will continue to surge.While…

The B.C. Centre of Disease Control says the Calgary to Kelowna flight happened on May 5.

"As I mention in my song, I am wearing a mask and shield and I'm trying to smile with my eyes so they know everything will be OK."

EMS said the man died at the scene.

Alberta Health Services has ordered two Calgary businesses to close for violating provincial COVID-19 regulations.

The outbreak came just as the country has eased some social distancing restrictions and is seeking to fully reopen schools and businesses.

Channelling Trump, Baldwin dispenses some words of advice to the class.

Biologists discover first salmon spawning since Revolutionary War, drawing new attention to canceled restoration program

Family of Native American man want answers after fatal confrontation with local law enforcement

In run-up to 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Panasonic and other multinational corporations find big market for security

Miss Rizos uses African and African-American hairstyles to affirm blackness in straight-hair-obsessed country

In the Buckeye State, the large furry mammals are back, but are humans ready for them?

Proposal to Congress makes a financial argument for closing the controversial detention center

Vibrant refugee camp in France with schools, eateries and theaters is scheduled to be partly demolished this week

Reducing carbon emissions could mean difference between 1 and over 4 feet of sea level rise

New government estimate highlights stark differences between groups afflicted with HIV

Close watchers of the presidential primary say Clinton's ties to Obama hurt her chances to win in the Mountain State

No Supreme Court justice nominee confirmation hearing till next year, says majority leader

A lifelong rancher and farmer, Ramon Castro bore a strong physical resemblance to younger brother Fidel Castro

San Francisco officials give homeless people living on the sidewalk 72 hours to clear out

Donald Trumps win in the Silver State gives him three straight victories in the race for the Republican nomination

With high rates of alcoholism and drug abuse, communities try to address profound social ills

Amid North Korea provocations, US could activate Pacific batteries at serene tourist locale

Repatriators working to bring Hutus back to Rwanda often find a blurry line between refugee and ex-combatant

Environmental and charitable groups call on Sandinista government to respond to hunger and drought

Many areas struggling with decline of coal industry count on correction projects to increase employment

Prized in Asia as a luxury food, marine creature numbers could be dwindling

Byzantine penal codes make sentencing an esoteric science and leave inmates with little recourse

More than 2.5 million children in America have a parent in prison; they told us how they cope.

Company accused of failing to warn consumers that its talc-based products could cause cancer

President vows to nominate Supreme Court justice who will possess an 'independent mind'

At least 200 students report symptoms of norovirus at Miami University in city of Oxford

Sixteen defendants plead not guilty to federal conspiracy charges over armed occupation of wildlife refuge in Oregon

Rate of ER visits possibly related to marijuana doubled among out-of-state tourists, according to doctors' review

UN diplomats said China and US have reached agreement on tougher sanctions, including blacklisting of people, entities

Developers are leading effort in Oakland, California, with a blood pressure clinic in low-income housing

For decades, not-for-profits have supported the medical system, but a new approach may cut off funding and health care

Prisoners and area residents are hit by toxic fumes that could cause fatal harm

Feb. 29 approaches, with advocates pushing hard for long-shot changes

At Mutobo camp, former fighters spend three months being rehabiliated after returning from the DRC

Regional environmental leader faces criticism for harsh enforcement strategy, despite clean streets

How the legacy of the Cold War poisons people still

While 62 percent of transportation has been restored, locals say bus service has been left behind

AJAM reported on tribal communities and offered coverage on Indian Country that few could match