Tag: Asia
Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive COVID-19 case
<p>TOKYO — Tokyo Olympics organizers said Thursday that a policeman tested positive for COVID-19 a day after his assignment last week at the Olympic...
In Biden climate show, watch for cajoling, conflict, pathos
WASHINGTON — It won't rival Netflix for drama, but 40 world leaders will try to save the planet from ever-worsening global warming in a...
Relics seized from smugglers are returning to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — Precious relics of Afghanistan’s ancient past are returning home as the nation confronts deepening uncertainty about its future.
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EXPLAINER: Why India is shattering global infection records
<p>NEW DELHI — The world's fastest pace of spreading infections and the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases are pushing India further into a...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
Biden to join NATO leaders at June 14 summit in Brussels
BRUSSELS — U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders of NATO member countries plan to discuss tense ties with Russia and China, the troop...
Biden to join NATO leaders at June 14 summit in Brussels
<p>BRUSSELS — U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders of NATO member countries plan to discuss tense ties with Russia and China, the troop...
US troops in Afghanistan begin packing gear in pullout prep
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. military has begun shipping equipment and winding down contracts with local service providers ahead of the May 1 start...
Biden opening summit with ambitious new US climate pledge
<p>WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will open a global climate summit with a pledge to cut at least in half the climate-wrecking coal and...
Dave Wallace to be Mike Scioscia’s Olympic pitching coach
CARY, N.C. — Dave Wallace will be Mike Scioscia's pitching coach when the U.S. manager tries to qualify his team for the Olympic baseball...