Tag: World

South Korea police raid office of activist whose anti-North campaign raised tensions

South Korea police on Friday raided the office of an activist whose…

Whistleblower who slammed U.S. coronavirus response says he’s been punished further

A government whistleblower ousted from a leading role in battling COVID-19 alleged…

White House backs new effort to end Obamacare despite coronavirus pandemic

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration on Thursday…

China sees new coronavirus cases go down following outbreak in Beijing

China reported a further decline in newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus…

U.S. House passes sweeping police reform bill named after George Floyd

The House approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats on Thursday, a…

Actual U.S. coronavirus cases may be 20 million, officials suggest

U.S. officials estimate that 20 million Americans have been infected with the…

Return of MLB season amid coronavirus ‘a disaster waiting to happen’: experts

John Axford loses track when trying to recall the number of people…

Colorado to probe death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who police put in chokehold

The Colorado governor told the state’s top prosecutor Thursday to reopen the…

More than US$1 billion in coronavirus relief payments sent to dead Americans: report

Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some US$1.4 billion went to…

Trump, Biden highlight contrasting views on U.S. coronavirus response

LANCASTER, Pa. — Both U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger,…

In wake of fatal crash, Pakistan to ground 150 pilots accused of cheating on exams

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan‘s state-run airline said Thursday it will ground 150 pilots,…

Miner to millionaire: Man sells largest-ever Tanzanite gems for $3.3M

A small-scale mining boss in Tanzania just hit the mother lode after…