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Virus alarms sound worldwide, but China sees crisis ebbing

Virus alarms sound worldwide, but China sees crisis ebbing

BEIJING (AP) — The virus epidemic spread through Iran’s parliament, travel warnings broadened to include Italy and other parts of…
New Zealand cops probe threat to terror attack mosque

New Zealand cops probe threat to terror attack mosque

New Zealand police said Tuesday they were investigating a threat made this week against one of the Christchurch mosques where…
Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits

Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits

Say no to a handshake, refuse every peck on the cheek and definitely avoid hugging. Instead, try a direct gaze,…
WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises

WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises

The world has entered uncharted territory in its battle against the deadly coronavirus, the UN health agency warned, as new…
US votes in crucial primaries after ex-rivals back Biden

US votes in crucial primaries after ex-rivals back Biden

Americans vote Tuesday in primaries that play a major role in who will challenge Donald Trump for the presidency, a…
Twitter staff told to work from home over virus fears

Twitter staff told to work from home over virus fears

Twitter staff across the world were asked to work from home starting Monday in an effort to stop the spread…
Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study

Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study

A ‘pandemic’ of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causes 8.8 million premature deaths…
EU and UK begin talks on post-Brexit relationship

EU and UK begin talks on post-Brexit relationship

British trade negotiators begin a marathon of talks on Monday in Brussels aimed at forging a new post-Brexit relationship with…
Governments step up economic response to coronavirus

Governments step up economic response to coronavirus

Governments and central banks on Monday stepped up efforts to shield the world economy from the impact of the coronavirus…
Top brands accused of using forced Chinese labour

Top brands accused of using forced Chinese labour

China is transferring tens of thousands of Uighur detainees out of internment camps and into factories that supply some of…
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