Beijing politicians sought to allay worries about the impact of China's proposed national security legislation on the Asian financial hub's business environment, saying it would boost investor ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, UK, Canada rebuke China over Hong Kong intervention
China moved to impose restrictive national security laws on Hong Kong this week, sparking a fierce backlash from fellow ex-British colonies. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon
A few days later, the Dubai-based couple left for Cancún, Mexico, with barely a worry in the world: coronavirus seemed a distant concern, as it had yet to fully spread across the globe. So while the ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia man charged with fraud for falsely claiming he was infected with Covid-19, federal prosecutors say
A Georgia man is charged with defrauding his employer by falsely claiming he was infected with Covid-19, federal prosecutors say. ( read original story ...)
Camera tricks, actor barriers and no fruit platters: Georgia’s recommendations for film sets
Georgia becomes the first state to release guidelines for film and TV sets to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. No open calls and, for craft services: prepackaged, individual portions only. ( read original story ...)
Official says investigation into Georgia man’s slaying will finish soon
Vic Reynolds, the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, was asked Friday about the arrest of William “Roddie” Bryan Jr., the man who recorded the cellphone video of Ahmaud Arbery's slaying. ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Georgia must get better numbers
Numbers are critical to Georgia’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. A key element along the path toward besting COVID-19 should be the quantitative data that public health officials, state ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore Plans to Survive World’s Impending Food Crisis
The country has ranked top in an index of food security for two years running and is now deepening its focus as the Covid-19 crisis exposes the fragility of global food supply chains. It’s an ... ( read original story ...)
UK pop star comes to the rescue in Singapore quiz row
A Singapore quiz contestant has been handed a cash prize following a row with a radio station over his pronunciation of Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley's name -- after the singer intervened. Railway ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Contract Trace App is Opt-In ‘as Long as Possible’
Singapore’s contact-tracing phone app, “Trace Together,” will remain voluntary for “as long as possible,” Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said in an interview with Sky News Australia. ( read original story ...)