But as human civilization expands — building roads, clearing farmland, constructing factories, excavating mines — we are also destroying the natural habitat of wild animals, bringing them closer and ... ( read original story ...)
Containing China Will Be Complicated
Expect Beijing to grow more assertive as the West rethinks its economic attachments after the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
China’s Bargain on Global Influence Is Paying Off
The U.S. gives more money than China to many international organizations. So why do they seem more sympathetic to Beijing? ( read original story ...)
NKorea’s Kim sends ‘verbal message’ to China’s Xi
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has sent a "verbal message" to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media KCNA reported Friday, after weeks of speculation about his health. The news agency did not explain what ... ( read original story ...)
China’s coercive behaviour a ‘wake-up call’, Australia’s former top public servant says
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 ...)