But the number of deaths per million people stands at 34 - far lower than what has been reported in Europe or North America. The case fatality rate or CFR, which measures deaths among Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
China defends detention of Uighur model in Xinjiang
Media caption A Uighur fashion model who filmed himself handcuffed to a bed in an epidemic prevention centre in Xinjiang has been lawfully detained, Chinese officials insist. Merdan Ghappar sent video ... ( read original story ...)
Former CIA officer charged with spying for China
A former CIA officer has been arrested in a sting operation on charges that he spied for China over the course of more than a decade, US officials said on Monday. The arrest of Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-C.I.A. Officer Is Accused of Spying for China
The arrest of a 67-year-old Hawaii resident is the latest case involving former intelligence officers charged with providing classified documents to Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Ex-CIA officer arrested for allegedly selling secrets to China
Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 67, received thousands of dollars and gifts but alleged co-conspirator, 85, not charged ‘at this time’ ... ( read original story ...)
DOJ charges former CIA, FBI official with selling classified US secrets to China
The Justice Department has charged a former intelligence officer for the CIA and FBI with selling highly classified U.S. secrets to China. ( read original story ...)
Pinnacle Treatment Centers Acquires HealthQwest in Georgia
Leading provider of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment enters Southeast region with acquisition of opioid treatment programs in Georgia ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Follows Moody’s by Downgrading Oman Deeper Into Junk Again
Oman received its second downgrade this year from Fitch Ratings because of what it called the “continued erosion” of the country’s fiscal and external balance sheets.Fitch lowered Oman’s sovereign ... ( read original story ...)
India, Nepal to speed up implementation of projects in Himalayan nation
India and Nepal on Monday reviewed the status of various development projects supported by New Delhi in the Himalayan nation and decided to speed up their implementation against the backdrop of consis ... ( read original story ...)
Chevron pursues exploration deal in Iraq – WSJ
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp tentatively plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Iraq to develop one of the country's large oil fields, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday, citing ... ( read original story ...)