Flare-ups in Asia prompt new fears of a 2nd wave of COVID
China plans to test all 11 million people in epicenter city Wuhan after finding new cases, while South Korea races to contain a new cluster in Seoul.
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Coronavirus "may never go away," WHO warns
"This virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities, and this virus may never go away," a top WHO official said.
48,000 Yemeni women could die giving birth as UN funds run out
320,000 pregnant women could be cut off from medical care as UN starts scaling back support due to lack of funding amid coronavirus crisis.
Privacy, security concerns as India forces virus-tracing app on millions
Privacy and legal experts raise red flags as many are forced to download an app one politician calls a "sophisticated surveillance system."
New evidence links COVID-19 to mystery illness in children
Cases of the mysterious inflammatory syndrome, similar to Kawasaki disease, have been reported in children in more than a dozen U.S. states.
COVID crisis prompts Italy to grant 500K migrants work permits
"The food on our table comes from these fields. Now we must hand over those rights which have been denied to those who work in them," official says.
Afghan leaders blame Taliban for vicious attack on maternity ward
Government rejects Taliban denials, setting the stage for renewed warfare that could push the U.S. peace deal to breaking point.
Ukraine police probe senior officer's request for Jews' personal info
Letter seeking the names, addresses and contact details for members of the Orthodox Jewish community and Jewish students drew cries of anti-Semitism.
Only 2 migrants allowed to seek refuge under emergency border order
More than 20,000 migrants, including unaccompanied children, have been expelled from the southern border under the emergency directive.
Thousands of kids may die of preventable causes during pandemic
"We must not let mothers and children become collateral damage," UNICEF's executive director said.
113-year-old woman beats coronavirus
Maria Branyas lived through the 1918 flu pandemic — and now, coronavirus.
Nature is flourishing in Venice as coronavirus keeps tourists away
The Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal are deserted, but unlike the wildlife, Venice's human residents survive on throngs of tourists.
U.S. woman "wanted internationally" over deadly U.K. car crash
Despite an apparent Interpol "red notice," State Department says its decision not to extradite Anne Sacoolas to Britain is "final."
Saudi Arabia to re-impose coronavirus curfew as cases surge
Authorities lifted tight lockdown measures ahead of Ramadan, but as the Muslim holy month ends, everyone is being ordered back indoors.
Senior Philippine cop's lockdown birthday bash draws outrage
Capital region police chief held a socially-non-distant gathering just a week after backing the arrest of volunteers for alleged lockdown violations.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
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