News Archives for World - 2020-06-13

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World

Trump postpones rally scheduled for 'Juneteenth' holiday

"This isn't just a wink to white supremacists-he's throwing them a welcome home party," Senator Kamala Harris tweeted after Trump first announced the rally.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:28pm

Asia

Fresh virus cluster in China raises fears for pandemic control

After COVID-19 was first detected in central China last year, the vast Asian country largely eliminated transmission within its borders through hyper-strict lockdowns that were emulated across the globe.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:24pm

Asia

North Korea warns South to drop 'nonsensical' denuclearisation talk

South Korea has been the target of a wave of angry statements recently from the North, which has accused Seoul of allowing defectors to launch leaflets critical of leader Kim Jong Un into its territory.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:21pm

Asia

Parts of Beijing locked down due to fresh virus cluster

Another worker tested positive at a farmers' market in the city's northwestern district of Haidian.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:18pm

Europe

UK police urge anti-racism and counter protesters not to rally

"We are asking you not to come to London, and let your voices be heard in other ways," Bas Javid, a Met commander, said in a statement.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:14pm

World

Thousands march for racial justice in Australia

But organisers made efforts to keep the protestors spread out and mostly wearing face masks, and police did not intervene.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:09pm

World

Attack blamed on Taliban kills seven Afghan police

The attack happened late on Friday in Pasaband district of Ghor province, said district police chief Fakhruddin, who goes by one name.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:07pm

World

Italy PM 'totally calm' after grilling over pandemic response

I detailed all the stages in these terrible days during which we fought an invisible enemy.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 04:04pm

World

Trump shifts date of Oklahoma rally to 'respect' emancipation holiday

“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday,” Trump tweeted.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 10:47am

World

Beijing district in 'wartime emergency mode' after virus case spike

Beijing saw a spike in cases centered around a major wholesale market.

Published 13 Jun, 2020 10:42am

World

Greece reopens for tourists, but UK flights barred for now

ATHENS: As Greece prepares to reopen for foreign visitors in a bid to get its crucial tourism sector back on its...

Updated 13 Jun, 2020 04:13am

World

French researcher wins access to ex-president's Rwanda genocide files

PARIS: A French researcher won an extended legal battle Friday for access to ex-president Francois Mitterrand's...

Updated 13 Jun, 2020 03:59am

World

Italy gives ok to Egypt frigate sale

ROME: Italy has given a green light to the sale of two warships to Egypt, news media reported on Friday, despite...

Updated 13 Jun, 2020 04:12am

World

US consumer sentiment jumps

WASHINGTON: US consumers were feeling surprisingly confident in June as states began to roll back coronavirus...

Updated 13 Jun, 2020 04:13am

Europe

Disputed colonial statue splattered in Lisbon

LISBON: The statue of a 17th century Portuguese priest who converted Amerindians in Brazil was splattered with red...

Updated 13 Jun, 2020 04:05am

Middle East

Arms used against Saudi Arabia were of 'Iranian origin': UN

UNITED NATIONS: Cruise missiles and drones used in attacks last year on Saudi Arabia were "of Iranian origin,"...

Updated 14 Jun, 2020 03:33am

Europe

UK formally rejects post-Brexit transition delay

LONDON: Britain on Friday formally told the European Union that it would not extend the post-Brexit transition,...