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Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
World
August 17, 2020
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea counted its fourth straight day of triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases Monday…
WHO says COVID-19 not transmitted though food
World
August 14, 2020
WHO says COVID-19 not transmitted though food
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday advised people not to worry about becoming infected with the novel coronavirus through…
Indonesia takes part in late-stage China vaccine trial
World
August 14, 2020
Indonesia takes part in late-stage China vaccine trial
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — More people in Indonesia rolled up their sleeves Friday to test a potential coronavirus vaccine developed…
Five factors behind the recent decline in gold prices
Economy
August 13, 2020
Five factors behind the recent decline in gold prices
Gold prices fell during trading on Tuesday, in the worst daily decline since last March. The spot price fell to…
Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down
World
August 11, 2020
Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down
HONG KONG (AP) — Last year, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong to demand…
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
World
August 11, 2020
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan sent COVID-19 assistance to foreign countries surreptitiously to avoid protests from China, its foreign minister…
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days
World
August 11, 2020
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days
MITO, Japan (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases topped 20 million on Tuesday, more than half of them from…
Hong Kong newspaper raided, tycoon detained under new law
World
August 10, 2020
Hong Kong newspaper raided, tycoon detained under new law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities broadened their enforcement of a new national security law on Monday, arresting media…
China sends fighter jets as US offers Taiwan ‘strong’ support
World
August 10, 2020
China sends fighter jets as US offers Taiwan ‘strong’ support
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Chinese air force jets briefly crossed over the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait on Monday and were…
US sanctions branded ‘clowning actions’ as Hong Kong vows it won’t be intimidated
World
August 8, 2020
US sanctions branded ‘clowning actions’ as Hong Kong vows it won’t be intimidated
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Beijing’s top representative office in Hong Kong said on Saturday that sanctions imposed by Washington on…