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US-China war of words clouds WHO meet focused on pandemic
World
May 16, 2020
US-China war of words clouds WHO meet focused on pandemic
As the World Health Organization prepares to host its main annual meeting next week, fears abound that US-China tensions could…
Why is Taiwan excluded from the WHO?
World
May 16, 2020
Why is Taiwan excluded from the WHO?
The coronavirus pandemic has shone a spotlight on Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Organization and ignited a diplomatic row…
‘New normals’ imagined, tested as virus shutdowns relaxed
World
May 14, 2020
‘New normals’ imagined, tested as virus shutdowns relaxed
From outdoor kids’ movies for cooped up apartment dwellers in Rio to online shopping and worship around the globe, the…
Ignoring social distancing, protesters mock Hong Kong leader Lam on her birthday
World
May 13, 2020
Ignoring social distancing, protesters mock Hong Kong leader Lam on her birthday
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters gathered in shopping malls across Hong Kong on Wednesday, flouting coronavirus-related social distancing…
Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors’ journeys
World
May 13, 2020
Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors’ journeys
An angelic voice singing “Hallelujah” echoes off the stately stone and brick canyons of a narrow Montmartre street. Still struggling…
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
World
May 13, 2020
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
A northeastern Chinese city has partially shut its borders, cut off transport links and closed schools after the emergence of…
From medals to pedals: Japan Olympic fencer turns to food delivery
World
May 13, 2020
From medals to pedals: Japan Olympic fencer turns to food delivery
With the Olympics postponed due to the coronavirus, top Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake has swapped his metal mask and foil…
Stocks down on fears over second wave as lockdowns ease
World
May 12, 2020
Stocks down on fears over second wave as lockdowns ease
Fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections in some parts of the world weighed on equities Tuesday, bringing a…
Virus hope in US as WHO hails global progress
World
May 12, 2020
Virus hope in US as WHO hails global progress
The United States logged a second consecutive day of fewer than 900 coronavirus deaths, as the World Health Organization hailed…
Stocks rally as restrictions ease and death rates drop
World
May 11, 2020
Stocks rally as restrictions ease and death rates drop
Asian equity markets rallied Monday as traders looked past a staggering jump in US job losses to focus on governments…