SCMP/AFP: Worldwide coronavirus deaths pass 650,000 as new surges prompt fresh curbs
Curfews, closures and quarantine measures return as countries struggle to balance economic recovery with risk of Covid-19 flare-ups
Despite grim figures, World Health Organisation argues against wholesale closing of borders
Officials around the world reintroduced a raft of restrictions Monday – from beach closures to quarantine measures – to try to damp down coronavirus hotspots as the official death toll passed 650,000.
European countries, trying to repair the economic damage caused by the earlier lockdowns, struggled to balance keeping the lifeline of tourism open while guarding against fresh flare-ups of infection.
Spain’s tourism industry faced fresh misery after British travellers – and one major tour operator – cancelled flights there following London’s decision to reintroduce quarantine for travellers returning from the country.
Hong Kong ordered the mandatory wearing of masks in public in response to a new wave of infections.
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MIDDLE EAST
Three rockets strike Taji coalition base in Iraq, no casualties reported.
Iraq: At least two killed in renewed anti-government protests.
‘Do not repeat this mistake:’ Israel’s Netanyahu threatens Hezbollah after group denies ‘infiltration’ at Lebanon border.
Erdogan: Hagia Sophia to be guarded by 500 Turkish security force officers.
Russia's Putin, Turkey's Erdogan discuss conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
U.N. moves last grain from frontline store symbolic of Yemen's aid struggle.
Qatar exploring bid to host 2032 Summer Olympics.
Lebanon reimposes COVID-19 lockdown as infections spike.
Ukrainian FM says Iranians to discuss crash compensation in Ukraine.
ASIA
India sets daily record for cases as China sees spike in infections.
Indian Army kills Pakistani soldier in retaliatory fire along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir: Sources.
China seizes US Chengdu consulate in tit-for-tat diplomatic row.
AUSMIN: China concerns set to dominate as Australian ministers meet US counterparts.
Duterte seeks Chinese coronavirus vaccine, rules out US bases in Philippines.
'Terrible harm': 1,282 Afghan civilians killed so far in 2020.
Vietnam to evacuate 80,000 after virus outbreak in Danang.
North Korea's Kim says there will be no more war thanks to nuclear weapons.
South Korea spy chief nominee denies offering billions to North.
Commemorations held 67 years after Korean Armistice Agreement.
Malaysian court to deliver verdict in Najib's first 1MDB trial.
AFRICA
ECOWAS holds extraordinary summit on Mali crisis.
Russia continues to position equipment to support private contractors in Libya, AFRICOM says.
Somalia: Prime minister ousted after resounding vote of no confidence.
Egypt and Sudan criticize Ethiopia at start of new Nile dam talks.
Morocco shuts down major cities after spike in Covid-19 cases.
South Africa investigates allegations of corruption linked to billions in coronavirus relief.
Zimbabwe calls U.S. ambassador 'thug' as anti-government protests loom.
Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu returns from exile.
EUROPE
Europe braces for second wave of coronavirus.
Full, comprehensive ceasefire begins in Ukraine.
Ukraine troops, rebels trade blame over ceasefire.
EU's Barnier believes deal with post-Brexit Britain is possible - sources.
US, Russia hold talks in Vienna on security in space.
Russia satisfied by G20’s effectiveness, not seeking to join G7 — Kremlin.
Russia to have anti-COVID vaccine enough for mass vaccination in early 2021.
Belgium tightens Covid-19 restrictions to avoid another lockdown amid rise in cases.
AMERICAS
U.S. COVID-19 deaths rise for third week, new cases drop 2%.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for use by end of year, U.S. says.
US government sending up to 150 more agents to Portland: Reports.
US Poll: Majority say they are concerned about rising crime in US cities.
Trump's national security adviser tests positive for Covid-19.
Meng Wanzhou lawyers say documents will prove Canada plotted with FBI.
Guatemala begins economic reopening, though coronavirus still on rise.
Honduras seizes 900kg of cocaine in joint op with Colombia.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia says it has foiled a militant attack in Moscow.
Taliban again promotes its Badakhshan training camp.
UN warns too few Islamic State women are facing justice.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street rises as investors watch stimulus, pandemic and earnings.
Gold rips up record book as $2,000 test looms in hunt for haven.
Google extending remote work policy through July 2021.
Bitcoin rockets past $10,000, logging two-month high amid global economic uncertainty.
2 comments:
Nina Turner on voting for Biden
“It’s like saying to somebody, ‘You have a bowl of shit in front of you, and all you’ve got to do is eat half of it instead of the whole thing.’ It’s still shit.”
She should not be so hard on Biden. Many Democrats like eating shit and some literally do.
Milwaukee Police Release Photos of Suspect in Trump Supporter Bernell Trammell’s Murder
Soon the Democrat will be behind bars.
Just like in the old days. If you do not vote Democrats, you will be shot or lynched.
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