New Zealand man arrested in Cambodia after stabbing girlfriend in head with scissors

A 56-year-old New Zealand man has been arrested in Cambodia after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in the head with scissors.The man was arrested by police in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh on July 30.The Cambodian woman who was the victim of the attack suffered a gash in the side of her head that required 15 stitches.The Cambodian News English portal reported the attack occurred after an argument in which the man accused his girlfriend of stealing money from him on July 29.During the…

Coronavirus: Philippines’ doctors cry out for fresh lockdown as virus cases surge

Doctors in the Philippines are urging the government to reimpose a lockdown in the capital of Manila for two weeks to recalibrate its response to the pandemic, amid a warning that the country is losing the battle against Covid-19.In an open letter to President Rodrigo Duterte, nearly 70 groups of doctors, nurses and other health care workers called for a two-week “time out” amid the government’s efforts to reopen the economy, which has included easing restrictions throughout the country.Duterte…