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New Zealand’s Ardern expected to resist call to delay vote as virus flares up
August 15, 2020
New Zealand’s Ardern expected to resist call to delay vote as virus flares up
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to decide by Monday whether a general election will…
‘Extreme’ California wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate
August 15, 2020
‘Extreme’ California wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate
(Reuters) – Firefighters scrambled to protect thousands of homes from a wildfire racing through brush-covered mountains north of Los Angeles…
Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end with no Abe apology
August 15, 2020
Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end with no Abe apology
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Emperor Naruhito…
South Asia counts losses from devastating monsoon floods
August 14, 2020
South Asia counts losses from devastating monsoon floods
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — When the Dharala River burst its banks in early July, Kamal Hossain left his home with…
New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus cluster grows
August 14, 2020
New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus cluster grows
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government on Friday extended a lockdown of its largest city Auckland for another…
WHO says COVID-19 not transmitted though food
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
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…
Belarus authorities free detainees amid protesters’ pressure
August 14, 2020
Belarus authorities free detainees amid protesters’ pressure
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarusian authorities have released about 1,000 people detained amid demonstrations contesting the results of the presidential…
North Korea lifts lockdown in city, rejects flood, virus aid
August 14, 2020
North Korea lifts lockdown in city, rejects flood, virus aid
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lifted a lockdown in a major city near the…
Trump admits he’s blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes
August 14, 2020
Trump admits he’s blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump frankly acknowledged Thursday that he’s starving the US Postal Service of money in order…