China’s COVID-19 vaccine output to hit 3 billion by year-end – official
World
April 10, 2021
China’s COVID-19 vaccine output to hit 3 billion by year-end – official
CHENGDU, China (Reuters) – China’s will likely have produced three billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the…
Prince Philip’s islander devotees inspired by shared respect for tradition
World
April 10, 2021
Prince Philip’s islander devotees inspired by shared respect for tradition
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The late Prince Philip maintained a respectful 50-year relationship with an indigenous group in the island nation…
‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar
Middle East
April 10, 2021
‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar
ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – The red letters scrolling across the front of Fikret Oluk’s bus say: “Stay Home Turkey”. But the…
Analysis: Saudi $7 trillion investment goal puts spotlight on oil prices
Middle East
April 9, 2021
Analysis: Saudi $7 trillion investment goal puts spotlight on oil prices
DUBAI (Reuters) – In order to wean Saudi Arabia off its dependency on crude the kingdom needs higher oil prices.…
Eleven killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with handmade guns, firebombs: media
World
April 8, 2021
Eleven killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with handmade guns, firebombs: media
(Reuters) – Anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar fought back with handmade guns and firebombs against a crackdown by security forces in…
Japan denies report of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry
World
April 8, 2021
Japan denies report of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government moved to cool a social media furore on Thursday saying it was currently not looking to…
Turkey summons Chinese ambassador over response to Uighur claims
Middle East
April 7, 2021
Turkey summons Chinese ambassador over response to Uighur claims
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey called in China’s ambassador on Tuesday after his embassy said it had “the right to respond”…
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
World
April 7, 2021
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
(Reuters) – Myanmar troops fired at anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, killing at least five people and wounding several, media said,…
Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 3 million amid new infections resurgence
World
April 6, 2021
Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 3 million amid new infections resurgence
(Reuters) – Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide crossed 3 million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the latest global resurgence…
Israeli troops kill Palestinian driver in disputed incident
Middle East
April 6, 2021
Israeli troops kill Palestinian driver in disputed incident
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian motorist who they said tried to ram them at…