11 Passengers on Thai-China Flights Found With Coronavirus
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China's civil aviation regulator has announced that a Thai Lion Air's Bangkok-Guangzhou flight, as well as a Thai AirAsia X's Bangkok-Tianjin flight, would be suspended after several passengers tested positive for COVID-19 on recent flights.
Biden, Gates, Other Twitter Accounts Hacked in Bitcoin Scam
Unidentified hackers broke into the Twitter accounts of technology moguls, politicians, celebrities and major companies Wednesday in an apparent Bitcoin scam.
Japan Debates Rebooting Tourism Amid Virus Resurgence
TOKYO (Kyodo) —The government said Thursday it will seek ways to move ahead with a planned domestic travel initiative, as calls are growing for a review of the program amid a resurgence in new coronavirus cases.
US Abolitionist’s Descendants Want Statue Restored
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin abolitionist’s descendants are imploring state officials to repair and reinstall the man’s statue outside the state Capitol after demonstrators ripped it down during a wild night of protests against police racism last month.
China Becomes First Economy to Grow Since Virus Pandemic
BEIJING (AP) — China became the first major economy to grow since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, recording an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter after anti-virus lockdowns were lifted and factories and stores reopened.
First COVID-19 Vaccine Tested in US Poised for Final Testing
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday -- as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.
Beijing Accuses US of Sowing Discord in South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday described a U.S. rejection of its maritime claims in the South China Sea as completely unjustified and accused the U.S. of attempting to sow discord between China and the Southeast Asian countries with which it has territorial disputes.
China Bans Cruz, Rubio, Smith Over Xinjiang Criticism
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday said it will ban entry to U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, Representative Chris Smith and Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback over their criticism of the ruling Communist Party’s policies toward minority groups and people of faith.
How Many More Americans Will Die From Coronavirus?
The number of Americans dying from COVID-19 is surging again.
Reporter at White House Briefings Tests Positive for Coronavirus
WASHINGTON (Xinhua) — A reporter who attended White House briefings this week has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) said on Thursday.
