China said it firmly opposes any participation by Taiwan in the United Nations as it responded to a tweet by the U.S. mission to the international body for the island to become involved. ( read original story ...)
US tweets support for Taiwan, sparking opposition from China
The United States tweeted its support for Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations Friday, provoking a sharp response from China expressing “strong indignation and firm opposition.” The tweet from ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports no new Covid-19 cases for 12 straight days
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei reported no new cases of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on Saturday morning (May 2) with the national tally of cases standing at 138, marking the 12th day in a row without new ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s governor said they could reopen. More than 50 restauranteurs said in a newspaper ad they’re not ready
Owners of more than 120 of Georgia's most popular restaurants announced this week they won't be reopening their doors just yet, despite getting a green light to do so from the governor. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Businesses Free to Reopen as Other U.S. States Begin Unwinding Shutdowns
Nearly every business in Georgia was free to reopen on Friday after being shut for weeks, in a move closely watched by the U.S. government and other states to see if the lifting of restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia budget writers ask agencies to ready cuts amid virus
Forecasting a major blow to the state's economy and revenue collections due to the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia lawmakers in charge of the state budget sent a memo on Friday asking agencies to ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Singapore to ease restrictions as second wave of cases subsides
Somalia reports rapid rise in Covid-19 deaths; 98 people die in one New York nursing home ... ( read original story ...)
Air travel wanes, but bodies still fly to Israel for burial
Air travel to Israel has come to a near standstill due to coronavirus restrictions, but one type of voyage still endures: the final journey of Jews wishing to be buried ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Last Dance’ and Michael Jordan beat ‘Tiger King’ and Joe Exotic for world’s most in-demand documentary
Chicago Bulls have dethroned Joe Exotic and the "Tiger King" gang as the fastest-growing and most popular documentary. ( read original story ...)
ISIS is on track to double its attacks in Iraq and Syria
With US-Iran tensions rising and the US-led Coalition withdrawing from around six military posts in Iraq, ISIS appears to be on the offensive. ( read original story ...)