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Over 10 million coronavirus cases registered worldwide: AFP tally

Jun 28, 2020

PARIS (AFP) -- More than 10 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared around the world, half of them in Europe and the United States, according to an AFP tally at 0930 GMT Su...
[Graphic News] Americans maintain virus precautions as states reopen: poll

Jun 24, 2020

Most Americans say they are wearing masks. They are still by and large avoiding restaurants. And the vast majority are still staying at least 2 meters from others when out and about. Even as state...
[Photo News] Celebrating International Yoga Day

Jun 20, 2020

Yoga enthusiasts practice yoga at a park in Handan, Hebei province, northern China, ahead of International Yoga Day, which has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015. (Photos: AFP-Yonhap) B...
[Photo News] Art to support Black Lives Matter

Jun 19, 2020

Diverse forms of protest art created by various people, from artists and students to teachers, to express their solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement across different cities and states in the U...
UK says told EU 'formally' no Brexit transition extension

Jun 12, 2020

LONDON (AFP) -- The British government on Friday said it had officially told the European Union it would not seek an extension to the post-Brexit transition period beyond December 31 this year. Brit...
Aid groups 'alarmed' by little US coronavirus assistance

Jun 12, 2020

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- More than two dozen international aid organizations have told the US government they are "increasingly alarmed'' that "little to no US humanitarian assistance has reached those o...
Thailand eyes 'travel bubbles' to resuscitate tourism

Jun 12, 2020

BANGKOK (AFP) -- Thailand will open "travel bubbles" with countries which have comparably low coronavirus infections, officials said Friday, as the kingdom tries to claw back money for its battered t...
[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks 10th safest country for COVID-19

Jun 12, 2020

South Korea been named 10th safest country out of 200 regions in the world for COVID-19, according a report from Deep Knowledge Group, a consortium of companies and non-profit organisations. The s...
Trump calls police injury to elderly protester 'set up'

Jun 11, 2020

WASHINGTON (AFP) -- President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that an elderly man bleeding from the head after he was shoved to the ground by US riot police was a far-left agitator faking the shocking...
China slams 'provocative' US military flight over Taiwan

Jun 11, 2020

BEIJING (AFP) -- China reacted angrily on Thursday to a US military transport jet's flight over the self-ruled island of Taiwan, calling it an "illegal act" and "serious provocation". The overflight...
[Graphic News] What do you miss most during COVID-19 pandemic?

Jun 10, 2020

Schools and businesses have been closed, sports events canceled and cultural institutions shut down around the world, as countries try to stem the coronavirus outbreak. The latest Nielsen survey s...
Hong Kong seethes one year on, but protesters on the back foot

Jun 9, 2020

'Anti-virus software' Under a deal signed with Britain ahead of the 1997 handover, China agreed to let Hong Kong keep certain freedoms and autonomy for 50 years. Protests over the last decade have ...
Japan network NHK pulls US protest anime in racism row

Jun 9, 2020

TOKYO (AFP) -- Japan's national broadcaster NHK Tuesday apologised and deleted an animation depicting Black Lives Matter protests in the US after widespread complaints of racism -- including from the...
Pope says worst of virus is over, Vatican clear of cases

Jun 7, 2020

VATICAN CITY (AFP) -- Pope Francis said on Sunday the worst of the coronavirus crisis was over in Italy, addressing the faithful for the first time in Saint Peter's Square since the health emergency ...
New York City curfew lifts early following peaceful protests

Jun 7, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City is lifting its curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday morning. The 8 p.m. citywide curfew, New Yo...