North Korea fires two short-range ‘ballistic missiles’ into sea
by Sunghee Hwang Agence France Presse North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles off its…
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Asia
South Korea virus test-kit makers approved to export to US
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Three South Korean coronavirus test-kit makers have been given the green light to export…
6 years ago
Wuhan, the first China virus epicenter, eases travel restrictions after lockdown
by Jing Xuan TENG Agence France Presse WUHAN, China (AFP) -- The Chinese city of 11 million people that…
6 years ago
China’s President Xi tells US President Trump: China and US must ‘unite to fight virus’
China and the United States should "unite to fight" the deadly coronavirus pandemic, President Xi Jinping said in a…
6 years ago
Saudi king urges ‘effective’ G20 response to virus crisis
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Thursday urged G20 leaders to take "effective and coordinated" action…
6 years ago
Chinese city eases virus lockdown but life is far from normal
by Jing Xuan TENG HUANGGANG, China (AFP) -- Banners warning that playing cards together is suicide and guards yelling at…
6 years ago
Wuhan lockdown bought health systems vital time: study
by Patrick GALEY PARIS, France (AFP) -- The lockdown in the Chinese outbreak city of Wuhan brought the COVID-19 epidemic…
6 years ago
Iran reports 157 new virus deaths, imposes intercity ban
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Thursday announced 157 new deaths from coronavirus, raising the official number of fatalities to…
6 years ago
Iraq extends nationwide curfew until April 11
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The Iraqi government said Thursday that it will extend a countrywide lockdown it imposed in response…
6 years ago
Tokyo urged to stay home at weekend as virus cases climb
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's governor urged residents to stay home this weekend, warning of a possible "explosion" of the…
6 years ago
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