Airlines February 4, 2020 United Airlines suspends all flights to Hong Kong amid coronavirus outbreak The airline carrier announced suspension of operations beginning Feb. 8.
HEALTH February 4, 2020 Coronavirus: How are different countries responding to the outbreak? The deadly novel coronavirus has killed more than 420 people and infected at least 20,704 globally since it was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December.
Coronavirus February 4, 2020 Hong Kong reports coronavirus death, marking 2nd fatality outside China The case involves a 39-year-old patient who died at a hospital.
Hong Kong January 26, 2020 Hong Kong protesters firebomb proposed quarantine building amid coronavirus outbreak: reports A group of masked protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday ignited a firebomb inside a newly built residential building the government had planned to use as a quarantine zone for those infected by the recent outbreak of Wuhan coronavirus, according to reports.
UNITED NATIONS January 16, 2020 Nearly 1 in 4 countries saw jump in protests, civil unrest in 2019, study finds A new report published Thursday claims that nearly one in four countries around the world saw jumps in protests and civil unrest in 2019.
CRIME January 15, 2020 5 Pakistani businessmen indicted over alleged scheme to export US goods for nuclear weapons program Five Pakistani businessmen were indicted in federal court Wednesday for their alleged roles in smuggling U.S.-origin supplies into Pakistan to support the country’s nuclear program.
Hong Kong January 10, 2020 One-third of Hong Kong adults suffering from PTSD symptoms due to protests, study finds A new study finds one in three Hong Kong adults are suffering from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of violent protests that began there in June.
Hong Kong January 1, 2020 Hong Kong welcomes 2020 with fresh pro-democracy protests, clashes with police A huge crowd gathered in Hong Kong Wednesday for an annual New Year's Day protest march as the monthslong pro-democracy movement extends into 2020.
Holiday December 31, 2019 2020 arrives in US following New Year's celebrations around the world When each new year arrives in the U.S., the biggest party is usually at Times Square in New York City – and 2020 was no exception.
OPINION December 31, 2019 Rebecca Grant: US-China relations – these 2020 hot-button issues will decide who's number one There is a hopeful path forward, if China can act like a grown-up world power.
2019 Year In Review December 30, 2019 Mexican cartel violence, Notre Dame up in flames and Justin Trudeau blackface scandal: World in review 2019 There was no shortage of news from around the world that captivated headlines in 2019.