WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s daily coronavirus cases jumped to their highest level in weeks on Wednesday, a setback to […]
Under fierce Republican attack, U.S. General Milley defends calls with China
By Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, fended […]
Olympics-Hospitalisations during Tokyo 2020 Games higher than initially reported, say organisers
TOKYO (Reuters) – A total of 25 people were hospitalised due to COVID-19 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, instead […]
What to watch for in Japan’s leadership vote Wednesday
By Antoni Slodkowski (Reuters) – Japan’s ruling party votes for a new leader on Wednesday in an unusually unpredictable tussle […]
Chilean bill to allow for fourth pension withdrawal advances in Congress
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s lower congressional chamber on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow citizens to make a fourth […]
Chile lawmakers take ‘first step’ towards easing abortion rules
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s lower Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday a plan to debate a bill […]
Exclusive-U.S. has reached out to China about cutting oil imports from Iran, officials say
By Arshad Mohammed and John Irish WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) – The United States has reached out to China diplomatically about reducing […]
Brazil hospital chain hid COVID-19 deaths, whistleblowers’ lawyer tells Senate
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) -A Brazilian hospital chain tested unproven drugs on elderly COVID-19 patients without their knowledge as […]
Ahead of winter hibernation, Alaska celebrates Fat Bear Week
By Yereth Rosen ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) – In Alaska, leaves are falling, daylight is dwindling and salmon-devouring brown bears are […]