Plans to further ease England’s coronavirus lockdown have been put on hold, because of a rise in the rate of infections. Boris Johnson has said it’s time to “squeeze the brake pedal” on further...
Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor’s video diary of fight against pandemic – BBC News
For the past two months a doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary for the BBC of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. Healthcare workers were overwhelmed when cases spiked after the Eid...
USA vs China: A new Cold War? | To the point
Consulate closures. Trade war. Military manoeuvres. Tensions continue to rise between the superpowers USA and China. Is it the beginning of a new Cold War? Our guests: Qian Sun (freelance journalist), Daniel Hamilton...
Iraq after Saddam Hussein: Two benefactors, two occupiers
In the spring of 2003, Saddam Hussein’s regime was toppled. Iraq then had to rebuild itself, with the presence of US forces who had put an end to the dictatorship. But after the departure of US troops in 2010...
Citing Covid-19, Hong Kong postpones elections to 2021
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced Friday that the government will postpone highly anticipated legislative elections by one year, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
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Greater Manchester mayor supports new Covid-19 restrictions
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says the government was “right to take quick action” after a rise in cases in parts of northern England. Separate households are banned from meeting indoors in Greater...