Chinese traveler arrested after fleeing covid isolation, Korean police say
The arrest ended a two-day manhunt in South Korea, where almost one-third of short-term visitors from China recently tested positive for coronavirus.
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China to open border with Hong Kong after three years of tight control
The Chinese government announced on Thursday that it will reopen its border with Hong Kong on January 8, nearly three years after it was largely shut in an effort to contain the spread of Covid.
A Town Changed Its Name For The Sake Of “Equality”
A French mayor has announced that his town’s name will take on the feminine form for a year to raise awareness about gender equality.
EU recommends that travelers from China be required to take a Covid test before entering Europe
European nations agreed to recommend imposing new restrictions on travelers from China amid fears of an increase in Covid cases.
Thousands pour into St Peter’s for funeral of Benedict XVI
Police estimated some 100,000 people would attend.
Thousands gather for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral
Mourners poured into St. Peter’s Square early Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, hoping to pay final respects to the German theologian who made history by retiring and participate in a rare requiem Mass for a dead pope presided ov…
Covid surge causing ‘intense transmission’ worldwide as WHO concerned over ‘risk to life’
The Omicron subvariant XBB15 is currently spreading rapidly across Europe and the US.
Prince Harry claims William physically attacked him in leaked extract of book
Harry alleged he was left with ‘scrapes and bruises’ on his back after his brother knocked him to the floor.
EXPLAINER: Why has Syria’s economic crisis hit a new low?
Syria’s economy has hit its lowest point since its civil war started nearly 12 years ago, with spiraling inflation, a currency plunge and severe fuel shortages.