Six dead in South Korea road tunnel fire
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) - Six people have been killed after a bus and truck crash caused a huge fire at…
3 years ago
Asia
Caring with Covid: Infected doctors battle China virus surge
Tianjin, China (AFP) by Matthew WALSH Doctors working despite being infected, beds filled with dozens of elderly straining to…
3 years ago
US considering Covid entry restrictions for travelers from China
The United States is considering Covid entry restrictions for travelers from China, US officials said Tuesday, after Beijing dramatically loosened…
3 years ago
One dead in China highway pile-up involving hundreds of cars
One person died during a highway pile-up involving hundreds of vehicles in central China, state broadcaster CCTV reported Wednesday,…
3 years ago
Malaysian behind Singapore penny-stocks scam jailed for 36 years
Singapore, Singapore (AFP) A Malaysian businessman convicted of masterminding a stock scam that wiped US$5.8 billion off Singapore's exchange was…
3 years ago
Hong Kong asks Japan to reverse ‘hasty’ Covid flight curbs
Hong Kong, China (AFP) Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday asked Japan to remove restrictions on direct flights from the…
3 years ago
China Covid pivot sparks jitters worldwide
BEIJING, China (AFP) - Beijing's sudden pivot away from containing Covid-19 has caused jitters around the world, with the United States…
3 years ago
‘It just dies’: Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand’s coral reefs
BAN KO SAMAESAN, Thailand (AFP) - Underneath the calm turquoise waters off eastern Thailand, a rapidly spreading disease is killing corals…
3 years ago
Top Thai conservation official arrested on corruption charges
A top Thai conservation official was arrested on corruption charges on Tuesday, with police saying he was caught receiving a…
3 years ago
North Korea’s ruling party begins key annual meeting
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea's ruling party has kicked off a major annual meeting with economic policy on…
3 years ago
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