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Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine
Health & Fitness

Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — In October, Indonesian diplomats and Muslim clerics stepped off a plane in China. While the diplomats…
In Asia next week, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China
World

In Asia next week, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – US Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo is flying to India next week to strengthen strategic…
Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia
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Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Protests in many Indonesian cities turned violent Thursday as thousands of enraged students and workers criticized…
Indonesia takes part in late-stage China vaccine trial
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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…
Asia-Pacific tourism makes patchy restart, and some missteps
World

Asia-Pacific tourism makes patchy restart, and some missteps

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Tourism operators across Asia and the Pacific are making furtive and faltering advances, as well as…
Dengue prevention efforts stifled by coronavirus pandemic
World

Dengue prevention efforts stifled by coronavirus pandemic

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — To slow the spread of the coronavirus, governments issued lockdowns to keep people at home. They…
Football pitch of rainforest destroyed every six seconds: study
World

Football pitch of rainforest destroyed every six seconds: study

Vast tracts of pristine rainforest on three continents went up in smoke last year, with an area roughly the size…
Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday
Middle East

Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday

JERUSALEM (AP) — Muslims worldwide will celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with…
Trump threatens to pull out of WHO over virus response, China
World

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO over virus response, China

President Donald Trump has threatened to pull the US out of the World Health Organization, accusing it of botching the…
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
World

Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From India to Argentina, untold millions who were already struggling to get by on…
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