UK's New Visa Statement: Who It Helps, Who It Hurts
The U.K.'s plans to tighten immigration could hurt small businesses, who can't find local workers as it is and will soon face tough restrictions on hiring from the European Union.
China Allows Non-Residents Of Wuhan To Leave Coronavirus Centre
Chinese authorities on Monday slightly relaxed their month-long quarantine measures in Wuhan, allowing some people to leave the epicentre of the country's virus epidemic under certain conditions.
South Korea Becomes Biggest Coronavirus Centre Outside China
South Korea reported 161 more coronavirus cases Monday, taking the nationwide total to 763 and making it the world's largest total outside China.
Man Who Wanted To Prove Earth Is Flat Dies In Rocket Crash In California
An amateur American astronaut who said he wanted to prove the Earth is flat has been killed in the crash of his homemade rocket in California, said the Science Channel, which filmed the launch.
Tired "Taliban" Wants To Make Peace Deal With US: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban if one were eventually reached in Afghanistan.
"China's Largest Public Health Emergency": Xi Jinping On Coronavirus
The coronavirus epidemic that has killed over 2,400 people is communist China's "largest public health emergency" since its founding in 1949, said President Xi Jinping on Sunday.
Third Man Dies After Contracting Coronavirus On Quarantined Japan Cruise
A third passenger has died after contracting the coronavirus on a cruise ship that was quarantined off Japan, the country's health ministry said on Sunday.
8 Killed In Turkey After Earthquake Hits Iran Border, Many Feared Trapped
Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Sunday eight people were killed in eastern Turkey after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported.
South Korea Raises "Highest Level" Alert As Coronavirus Cases Surge
South Korea is raising its alert on the new coronavirus to the "highest level", President Moon Jae-in said Sunday, as the country reported 123 new infections.
US Security Adviser Denies Russia's Role In Trump's Re-election Boost
United States President Donald Trump's national security adviser denied that US intelligence officials have warned that Russia has been interfering in the US presidential campaign to boost Trump's...
Under House Arrest Since 2003, Vietnam Nobel Prize Nominee Dies At 93
Thich Quang Do, a dissident Buddhist monk who has effectively been under house arrest since 2003 and was nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize, has died aged 93.
Woman Who Cleared Virus Check Before Leaving Japan Ship Tests Positive
Japan on Sunday confirmed that a woman who tested negative and disembarked from the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship later tested positive, raising questions about the effectiveness...
UK Desires For Canada-Style Trade Deal With EU
Britain will underline its desire for a Canada-style trade deal with the European Union (EU) when formal talks start next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office said on Saturday.
California Cruise Ship Passengers Won't Let Coronavirus Spoil Their Fun
With a white captain's hat perched on his head, Calvin Ballard seemed relaxed as he waited to depart on his first-ever cruise to Mexico, unfazed by the possibility of being trapped on a ship under...
Trump Congratulates Democrat Bernie Sanders For Nevada Caucuses Win
Progressive firebrand Bernie Sanders claimed a decisive victory Saturday in the Nevada caucuses, solidifying his frontrunner status in the race to choose the Democratic nominee who faces President...
Italy Reports Second Death Due to Coronavirus, Cases Soar To 80
Cases of the new coronavirus in Italy, the most affected country in Europe, rose on Saturday to nearly 80, killing two people and prompting the government to close off the worst hit areas in the...