"But [Simeone] must have an extraordinary gift," the Leipzig coach added. "I believe that 99 percent of coaches who would always play 4-4-2 in such an aggressive fashion would be burned out after two years, but not him. He runs around like dynamite and still gets great feedback from his players" … [Read more...] about Champions League: RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid — live buildup
Life after the tourist trade for Thailand’s elephants
With the corona crisis, tourism revenues have plummeted, and those who make a living from elephants' tourism appeal are struggling even to cover their costs. A single elephant needs up to 250 kilograms (551 pounds) of food a day, costing around €25 ($29.50). … [Read more...] about Life after the tourist trade for Thailand’s elephants
Philippines’ Duterte volunteers to be Putin’s coronavirus vaccine guinea pig
Researchers and their self-experiments Death from yellow fever "I believe that I am on the trail of the true pathogen," wrote the American physician Jesse Lazear on September 8, 1900, in a letter to his wife. Lazear researched malaria and yellow fever. He confirmed that the latter is transmitted by mosquitoes. To study the disease, he intentionally allowed himself to be stung, fell ill and died 17 days after writing the letter. Lazear was only 34 years old. … [Read more...] about Philippines’ Duterte volunteers to be Putin’s coronavirus vaccine guinea pig
India might tighten pepper imports from VN, ministry warns
The warning was issued after the ministry received notification from the Việt Nam Trade Office in India that the Association of Pepper Growers in South India claimed the content of piperine in light black pepper of Việt Nam (HS 09041120) did not meet the quality requirements of the India Directorate General of Foreign Trade. … [Read more...] about India might tighten pepper imports from VN, ministry warns
Danang fines 400 people for social distancing violations
Before entering a market, exclusive of supermarkets and convenience stores, a person was asked to hand over the ticket to the security guard, apart from wearing a face mask, using disinfectant and getting his/her body temperature checked to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. … [Read more...] about Danang fines 400 people for social distancing violations
Two more COVID fatalities as country tops 900 cases
Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Trường Sơn (right) checks COVID-19 prevention and control at a company at the Hòa Cầm Industrial Zone in Đà Nẵng City. — VNA/VNS Photo Quốc Dũng … [Read more...] about Two more COVID fatalities as country tops 900 cases
