Israel tests 100,000 to prevent pandemic ‘second wave’
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Israel has launched a campaign to test 100,000 people for novel coronavirus antibodies as the country…
6 years ago
Asia
Qatar denies Gulf bloc exit rumors
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares…
6 years ago
Iran dismisses ‘desperate’ US move to end nuclear waivers
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Tehran on Thursday dismissed the impact of what it called Washington's "desperate attempt" to end sanction…
6 years ago
China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law
by Laurie CHEN BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong…
6 years ago
Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for…
6 years ago
South Korea re-imposes some social restrictions to combat new virus outbreaks
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea on Thursday re-imposed a series of coronavirus social distancing measures it had…
6 years ago
South Korea sees largest spike in virus cases in nearly two months
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported its biggest spike in coronavirus cases in nearly two months on Thursday,…
6 years ago
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an…
6 years ago
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven…
6 years ago
Indian drones pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crops
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Huge swarms of desert locusts are destroying crops across western and central India, prompting authorities…
6 years ago
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