New Zealand leader Ardern takes tougher stance on China
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took a tougher stance on China's human rights record Monday by saying it was...
UN program inks Moderna deal on 500M doses, starting in Q4
<p>GENEVA — Moderna and vaccine promoter Gavi have announced a firm deal by which the pharmaceutical company will provide up to 500 million doses...
At least 26 die when speedboat overturns in Bangladesh river
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A speedboat carrying about 30 passengers overturned after hitting a sand-laden cargo boat in a Bangladeshi river Monday, leaving at least...
Restrictions easing in US and Europe amid disaster in India
<p>Air travel in the U.S. hit its highest mark since COVID-19 took hold more than 13 months ago, while European Union officials are proposing...
Pakistani journalists’ group vows to fight for press freedom
ISLAMABAD — The media is facing growing censorship, attacks and harassment in Pakistan that are threatening freedom of the press, a committee of journalists...
Top US diplomat to join China UN event on global cooperation
<p>UNITED NATIONS — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will participate in a high-level U.N. Security Council meeting Friday chaired by China’s foreign minister...
UN program inks Moderna deal on 500M doses, starting in Q4
GENEVA — Moderna and vaccine promoter Gavi have announced a firm deal by which the pharmaceutical company will provide up to 500 million doses...
Restrictions easing in US and Europe amid disaster in India
Air travel in the U.S. hit its highest mark since COVID-19 took hold more than 13 months ago, while European Union officials are proposing...
Top US diplomat to join China UN event on global cooperation
UNITED NATIONS — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will participate in a high-level U.N. Security Council meeting Friday chaired by China’s foreign minister...
Tokyo Games need 500 nurses; nurses say needs are elsewhere
<p>TOKYO — Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out...