Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Young Hong Kong democrats seek new political order under shadow of Beijing
By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - The national security law Beijing foisted on Hong Kong has drawn red lines across many aspects of life in the city, but a vanguard of young democ...
Jul 14, 2020
U.S. base on Japan's Okinawa confirms 36 more coronavirus cases: Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Authorities have confirmed 36 more coronavirus infections at Camp Hansen on Japan's Okinawa, taking to 136 the tally at U.S. military bases on the island, Kyodo News said on Wednesda...
Jul 14, 2020
Australia weighs further coronavirus curbs as outbreak grows
By Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's most populous states will impose harsher restrictions on movement if a COVID-19 outbreak is not quickly bought under control, state premiers said on Wed...
Jul 14, 2020
India's Zydus begins human trials for potential COVID-19 vaccine
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus said on Wednesday it has started human studies for its potential COVID-19 vaccine, as coronavirus infections continue to surge in the world's ...
Jul 14, 2020
Organiser of Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries steps down amid Beijing pressure
By Jessie Pang and Yanni Chow HONG KONG (Reuters) - A key organiser of primary elections for Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp said on Wednesday he was stepping down after Beijing said the vote may viola...
Jul 14, 2020
Over 2,500 games removed from Apple's China App Store after loophole shuts: data firm
By Pei Li HONG KONG (Reuters) - More than 2,500 mobile games were removed from Apple's China app store in the first week of July, four times as many in the same period in June, after Apple closed a lo...
Jul 14, 2020
Panama arms trafficking probe leads to 19 arrests
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Nineteen people were arrested in Panama after a series of raids resulting from an investigation into arms trafficking, Panamanian authorities said on Tuesday. Jorge Miranda, di...
Jul 14, 2020
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 351 to 199,726: RKI
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 351 to 199,726, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday. The reported...
Jul 14, 2020
New Zealand opposition names new leader two months before general election
SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand's main opposition party named a new leader two months before a general election following Tuesday's surprise resignation of the previous party leader, who had been in th...
Jul 14, 2020
With boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World Series
By: Dave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - When Rocco Baldelli delivered his first formal address of the 2020 season to his players, the Minnesota Twins manager was unafraid to mention the World Series. Bas...
Jul 14, 2020
