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Harboring Hong Kong ‘rioters’ will harm Taiwan, China says
June 20, 2020
Harboring Hong Kong ‘rioters’ will harm Taiwan, China says
BEIJING (Reuters) – Offering protection to “rioters” from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan’s people and is an interference in…
Thunberg has hope for climate, despite leaders’ inaction
June 20, 2020
Thunberg has hope for climate, despite leaders’ inaction
BERLIN (AP) — Preparing for her appearance before the UN General Assembly last fall, Greta Thunberg found herself constantly interrupted…
Amid wave of cultural change, Trump tries to stir a backlash
June 20, 2020
Amid wave of cultural change, Trump tries to stir a backlash
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was June 2015, and Democrats felt the nation’s political and cultural winds blowing their way. The…
Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports
June 19, 2020
Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Random coronavirus tests will be carried out on a proportion of travelers arriving at Cyprus’ airports…
India-China Himalayan standoff deadly for cashmere herds
June 19, 2020
India-China Himalayan standoff deadly for cashmere herds
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Antagonisms between Indian and Chinese troops high in the Himalayas are taking a dire toll on…
Japan opens baseball season after 3-month pandemic delay
June 19, 2020
Japan opens baseball season after 3-month pandemic delay
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese baseball managed to do what American baseball has not — play ball. After a three-month delay…
China charges 2 Canadians with spying in Huawei-linked case
June 19, 2020
China charges 2 Canadians with spying in Huawei-linked case
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese prosecutors charged two detained Canadians with spying Friday in an apparent bid to step up pressure…
Decline in new US virus deaths may be temporary reprieve
June 19, 2020
Decline in new US virus deaths may be temporary reprieve
The number of deaths per day from the coronavirus in the US has fallen in recent weeks to the lowest…
Race for virus vaccine could leave some countries behind
June 18, 2020
Race for virus vaccine could leave some countries behind
LONDON (AP) — As the race intensifies for a vaccine against the new coronavirus, rich countries are rushing to place…
India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash
June 18, 2020
India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday cautioned China against making “exaggerated and untenable claims” to the Galwan Valley area…