Australian state to allow 50 people in pubs and eateries; Egypt sees record daily infections and deaths; Lebanese protesters call for government to resign. Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: China reports 57 new cases; 34 in South Korea
China is reporting its biggest one-day jump in cases in two months after closing the biggest wholesale food market in Beijing and locking down nearby residential communities ... ( read original story ...)
China reports 57 new cases, highest daily number in 2 months
China on Sunday reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months after the capital's biggest wholesale food market was shut down following a resurgence ... ( read original story ...)
Global report: China reports most cases since April as pandemic gathers pace in Latin America
Second wave fears rise in China; Chile health minister resigns; British citizens evacuated from Colombia; European borders reopen ... ( read original story ...)
China Reports 57 New Confirmed, 9 Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases for June 13
The total number of COVID-19 cases in mainland China now stands at 83,132, while the death toll remained unchanged at 4,634. China does not count asymptomatic patients, who are in ... ( read original story ...)
China Threats Dim Hong Kong Democrats’ Hope for Election Victory
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing set to ‘strike back’ at Britain over Huawei and Hong Kong
Beijing has unleashed a barrage of strident warnings and threats of economic coercion against Britain during a week of sharply deteriorating relations.The British economy faces “substantial damage” if ... ( read original story ...)
China’s national security law: why are the elite assigned to defend Hong Kong not speaking out?
I cry for Hong Kong. At a time when citizens worldwide are marching against racism, people are protesting because they recognise America is not alone in its racial disparities. They see that the ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Judge Orders Decatur Confederate Monument Relocated
A Georgia judge Friday ordered the relocation of a Confederate monument that stands in downtown Decatur. DeKalb County Judge Clarence Seeliger's order said the 30-foot obelisk in Decatur Square should ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia lawmakers have few days to decide on weighty issues
Welcome back, Georgia lawmakers. The state budget is in tatters; Georgians continue to die from COVID-19; demonstrators are in the street protesting police brutality and racial injustice; ... ( read original story ...)