North Korea’s Kim says nuclear deterrent crucial
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons guarantee its safety, state…
4 years ago
Asia
Hong Kong orders mandatory mask wearing to combat new virus wave
by Su Xinqi HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Everyone in Hong Kong will have to wear masks in public from…
4 years ago
Chinese authorities take over closed US consulate in Chengdu
by Leo Ramirez and Noel Celis CHENGDU, China (AFP) -- The American flag was lowered at the US consulate in…
4 years ago
China records highest surge in virus cases since April
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China recorded 61 new coronavirus cases on Monday -- the highest daily figure since April…
4 years ago
Chinese vessels fishing illegally in N.Korea waters: study
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A huge fleet of Chinese fishing boats has been operating illegally in North Korean waters…
4 years ago
N. Korea declares emergency after ‘runaway’ virus defector returns
SEOUL, SOuth Korea (AFP) -- North Korean authorities have imposed a lockdown on the border city of Kaesong after discovering…
4 years ago
Vietnam detects first coronavirus case in nearly 100 days
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam has detected its first locally-transmitted case of coronavirus in nearly 100 days, authorities said Saturday,…
4 years ago
S. Korea sees surge in new coronavirus cases
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported a surge in new coronavirus infections on Saturday, recording its highest figure…
4 years ago
China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China said Friday it had revoked the license for the US consulate in the southwestern city…
4 years ago
India coronavirus deaths pass 30,000, more than France
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India's death toll from the novel coronavirus overtook France's on Friday with 30,601 fatalities…
4 years ago
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