China’s threats of a consumer boycott against Australia over calling for an independent investigation of Covid-19 are a “wake-up call” to its coercive behaviour, Martin Parkinson has said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s coronavirus response shines spotlight on international status
Despite its proximity to mainland China, Taiwan has reported only a few hundred coronavirus cases. The government's response is bringing attention to its international status. CBSN contributor and ... ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: Philippine economy shrinks, Taiwan baseball gets global audience
Pakistan will begin easing its nationwide lockdown over the weekend, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, citing the economic havoc the measures have wreaked, even as increased testing shows a rise in new ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tells WHO To ‘Cast Off’ China’s Control During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Steven Solomon, who is the WHO's principal legal officer, said Monday that the position of WHO toward Taiwan is in keeping with the 1971 U.N. policy. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus zoo welcomes two new white lion cubs
Watch "Cyprus zoo welcomes two new white lion cubs", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting. ( read original story ...)
Qatar widens virus testing beyond locked down workers
Qatar has launched a new drive-through coronavirus testing programme to assess the prevalence of the disease in the wider population beyond the worst-affected groups where tests had been targeted. The ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Peach Bowl Gives $1.09M for Georgia Screenings
The Peach Bowl is donating $1.09 million to help fund COVID-19 screenings in Georgia. The bowl announced it will help fund the telemedicine screening mobile app developed by Augusta University Health ... ( read original story ...)
Ahmaud Arbery shot and killed in Georgia
The case of a black man in Georgia who was fatally shot in February after being pursued by two armed white men is gaining widespread attention among lawmakers, particularly after a graphic video of ... ( read original story ...)
Celebrities Express Outrage Over Shooting Death of Georgia Black Jogger Ahmaud Arbery
Celebrities, including Lebron James have been speaking out over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man who was shot to death while jogging in Georgia in February, according to NBC News.com. ( read original story ...)
Georgia shooting of Ahmaud Arbery spurs outcry
The case of a black man in Georgia who was fatally shot in February after being pursued by two armed white men is gaining widespread attention among lawmakers, particularly after a graphic video of ... ( read original story ...)