Asia
Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law
World
July 1, 2020
Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested nearly 200 people on Wednesday…
The Latest: Recoveries in Pakistan hit 50 percent, cases still up
World
July 1, 2020
The Latest: Recoveries in Pakistan hit 50 percent, cases still up
ISLAMABAD — The number of people who have recovered from the coronavirus in Pakistan has surpassed 100,000, about 50 percent…
China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong
World
June 30, 2020
China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the…
China to impose visa restrictions on US individuals over Hong Kong
World
June 29, 2020
China to impose visa restrictions on US individuals over Hong Kong
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing said on Monday it will impose visa restrictions on US individuals with “egregious conduct” on Hong…
Beyond ‘love,’ Trump has little to show from N Korea talks
World
June 29, 2020
Beyond ‘love,’ Trump has little to show from N Korea talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours after an astonishing summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump boldly declared…
China lawmakers review draft of Hong Kong national security bill: Xinhua
World
June 28, 2020
China lawmakers review draft of Hong Kong national security bill: Xinhua
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s lawmakers have reviewed a draft of the national security bill for Hong Kong during a meeting…
Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million
World
June 28, 2020
Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million
BEIJING (Reuters) – Global coronavirus cases exceeded 10 million on Sunday according to a Reuters tally, marking a major milestone…
US states reimpose virus restrictions; India tops 500,000
World
June 27, 2020
US states reimpose virus restrictions; India tops 500,000
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two of America’s largest states have reversed course and clamped down on bars again in the…
Masks, travel restrictions, testing as virus cases surge
World
June 25, 2020
Masks, travel restrictions, testing as virus cases surge
BANGKOK (AP) — Governments and businesses are ramping up precautions as coronavirus case numbers rise to dire new levels in…
North: Kim suspended action against South for Korean impasse
World
June 24, 2020
North: Kim suspended action against South for Korean impasse
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un suspended a planned military retaliation against South…