Two activists in Thailand have been arrested on charges of attempting violence against the Queen, which could result in a possible life sentence.
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Protests continue in Bangkok, Thailand, despite a government ban on public gatherings. Police have moved in and arrested more than a dozen protesters, including three prominent activists. Journalist Jonathan Miller reports.
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A coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city of Qingdao, which prompted mass testing of millions of residents, has been traced back to two dock workers, authorities said on Friday.
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Drug manufacturer Gilead has questioned the findings, from a clinical study by the WHO.
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday he doubted whether opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim had the numbers in parliament to take the premiership — and even if he did the country would remain in political deadlock.
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In a simultaneous Q&A, Democratic challenger Joe Biden wouldn’t divulge his plans for the Supreme Court.
Read More »Queen Elizabeth has her first royal engagement in months — but doesn’t wear a mask
Queen Elizabeth II carried out her first public engagement since Britain’s coronavirus lockdown in March, stepping out on Thursday without a mask despite a resurgence of the virus.
Read More »Coronavirus: Europe’s tough restrictions ‘absolutely necessary’
The World Health Organization’s warning comes as major European cities impose urgent new rules.
Read More »What the reaction to Chinese President Xi Jinping coughing during a speech says about East Asia right now
During a speech in Shenzhen on Wednesday to promote the continued development of China’s first special economic zone, Chinese President Xi Jinping coughed — a lot.
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