Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges? November 26, 2021
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
Iranian police crack down as protests over dry river turn violent November 26, 2021
Protests in Iran turned violent as police cracked down on thousands of people who turned out to demand the revival of a river the government diverted to factories.
France, Britain spiral into crisis in wake of migrant deaths November 26, 2021
The already fractious relationship between France and Britain spiralled further downward into anger and incomprehension Friday, with the two erstwhile European partners at loggerheads about how to stop migrants from embarking on dangerous crossings of the English Channel that killed at least 27 people in a sinking this week.
Chinese media applauds Interpol appointment, dismisses international concern over 'Operation Fox Hunt' November 26, 2021
Beijing state-backed media celebrated the appointment of a top Chinese public security official to Interpol’s executive committee despite widespread international concern over China’s potential abuse of the global policing organization.
NATO chief warns Russia against invading Ukraine November 26, 2021
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Russia Friday that any attempt to invade Ukraine would have costs, as concern mounts about a Russian military buildup near its former Soviet neighbor’s borders.
Violence in Solomon Islands recedes despite the government showing no signs it will address the problems November 26, 2021
Violence receded Friday in the capital of the Solomon Islands, but the government showed no signs of addressing the underlying grievances that sparked two days of riots, including concerns about the country's increasing links with China.
UK experiences new normal amid pandemic while neighboring countries see COVID surges November 26, 2021
The bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections.
Coal mine fire in Russia's Siberia kills 11, dozens trapped November 25, 2021
A fire at a coal mine in Russia's Siberia killed 11 people and injured more than 40 others on Thursday, with dozens of others still trapped, authorities said.
Thirty-one migrants perish trying to cross Channel to Britain November 24, 2021
Thirty-one people, including five women and a little girl, died on Wednesday after their rubber boat capsized while crossing the English Channel from France to Britain, in the worst disaster on record involving migrants in the waters separating the countries.
Ethiopia prime minister throws himself on front lines as civil war escalates November 24, 2021
Ethiopia’s prime minister has thrown himself onto the front lines as violence nears the capital city of Addis Ababa, the government announced Wednesday.
Sweden's first female prime minister Magdalena Andersson resigns after a few hours November 24, 2021
Hours after being tapped as Sweden’s prime minister, Magdalena Andersson resigned Wednesday after suffering a budget defeat in parliament and coalition partner the Greens left the two-party minority government.
New Russian module blasts off into space November 24, 2021
A Russian rocket blasted off successfully on Wednesday to deliver a new docking module to the International Space Station.
Putin reveals he took experimental COVID nasal vaccine November 24, 2021
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he has taken an experimental nasal vaccine against the coronavirus, three days after he received his booster shot.
China, Russia bolster ties to counter US as tensions rise November 24, 2021
China and Russia have bolstered their defense ties in a move to counter what they claim is a growing military threat from the U.S.
Germany: Parties reach deal to form new government coalition that ends Merkel era November 24, 2021
Three German parties have reached a deal to form a new government that will end the era of longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel, according to Olaf Scholz, who is poised to replace her.
Chinese official claims tennis star's case 'maliciously hyped up' November 24, 2021
A Chinese official slammed Western media and organizations for "maliciously hyping" tennis star Peng Shuai's situation in a rare comment by Beijing on the matter.

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South Korea imposes coronavirus lockdown rules following nine days of triple-digit increases in new cases

By Erric Ravi on August 22, 2020

South Korea is continuing sure lockdown measures as it fights another coronavirus flare-up. Wellbeing Minister Park Neung-hoo declared new bans on huge social affairs, with…