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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Dec 29 (Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: COVID-19 cases surge around world…
China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease

China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease

BEIJING (AP) — To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world’s biggest…
China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence

China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence

BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China will take “drastic measures” if Taiwan makes moves towards independence, a Beijing official warned…
WHO: global COVID cases up 11 percent last week, omicron risk high

WHO: global COVID cases up 11 percent last week, omicron risk high

BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11 percent last…
Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable

Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages…
White House, Jan. 6 committee agree to shield some documents

White House, Jan. 6 committee agree to shield some documents

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has agreed to defer its attempt…
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6

Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police raided the office of an online pro-democracy news outlet on Wednesday after arresting…
US move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt

US move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials’ decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to…
Indonesia says will turn away stricken boat of Rohingya refugees

Indonesia says will turn away stricken boat of Rohingya refugees

BIREUEN, Indonesia, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities will help repair a stranded boat packed with over 100 Rohingya off…
Russian court orders shutdown of renowned rights group

Russian court orders shutdown of renowned rights group

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that one of the country’s oldest and most prominent human rights…
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