Cardinal Pell knew of clergy abuse for decades: inquiry
(From left) Paul Levey, Peter Blenkiron , Paul Auchettl, Gordon Hill, Tony Wardley, Garry Sculey and Phil Nagle, survivors of child abuse by Catholic clergy in Australia, face reporters in…
Lebanese University launches robot trolley to aid in fight against COVID-19
Robot designers pose for a photo with the robot trolley at the Rafic Hariri University Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, May 6, 2020. The Lebanese University (LU) launched on Wednesday a…
Coronavirus: Chinese student studying in India shares pandemic stories
An Indian store owner sells goods to customers. Photo: Courtesy of Wu Xiaoyin By Xing Xiaojing and Chen Xi From March 25 to May 17, Chinese student Wu Xiaoyin studying…
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Stay-at-home measures easing
Nations shake off fears, prioritize economic reboot US President Donald Trump on Tuesday made his first major foray out of the White House since the coronavirus lockdown began, pushing for…
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Red Cross uses influencers against virus
Social media unite voices to combat COVID-19 with correct information The Red Cross on Tuesday launched what it said was the first global network of social media influencers to battle…
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UK lockdown scientist quits in shame
A top scientist who advised British leaders on coronavirus lockdown measures said on Tuesday he had resigned from a key government panel after admitting to breaking the country's rules on…
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US politician’s May Fourth Movement speech mocked
Chinese netizens say distorted interpretation exposes unrealistic views of China Despite great efforts US President Donald Trump's advisor Matt Pottinger made in his speech on the May Fourth Movement -…
One more Nepali succumbs to coronavirus in Britain
One more Nepali has died of coronavirus infection in Britain on Monday, taking the death toll of Nepalis to 35 so far. The deceased is Narayan Konme Gurung, a philanthropist.…
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Europe Coronavirus Updates: UK COVID-19 deaths top 28,000, France extends state of health emergency
The following are the latest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in European countries. LONDON -- Another 621 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in…
Northeastern U.S. states to jointly buy COVID-19 medical supplies
Volunteer Michelle Zhou (1st L) presents donations of medical supplies to staff members of Elmhurst Hospital in Queens of New York, the United States, on March 28, 2020. Chinese…