Taiwan recall vote brings new problems for pro-China Kuomintang

Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu faces June 6 recall after being accused of neglecting his duties when he ran for president.

Michael Jordan: I support those calling out the ingrained racism

The basketball great joins growing number of sports stars who have voice support for protests against police brutality.

Scientists hunt pandemic hotspots in race to test vaccines

The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be waning. For vaccine developers, that could be a problem.

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Tanker Truck Drives Into Crowd of Protesters on Highway

There were reports across the nation of shopping malls, strip centers, and other retailers shutting down early Sunday amid widespread threats of looting and riots as protesters continued to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Some stores, including Whole Foods, were also adjusting hours to...

U.S. lawmakers to unveil bill banning investment in firms tied to China's military: document

A group of Republican lawmakers plans to unveil legislation this week to keep Americans from investing in foreign defense companies with ties to China's military, according to a document seen by Reuters, the latest in a string of measures aimed at curbing U.S. funding for China-based firms.

Taiwan recall vote stirs acrimony, brings new problems for KMT

A recall vote for a high-profile mayor is stirring political acrimony in Taiwan, with accusations of voter intimidation and official interference, and could bring new problems for the main opposition party, already reeling from losing January elections.

Coronavirus lockdown eases in Moscow as cases fall in Russian capital

Residents of Moscow can leave their homes to take a stroll for the first time in nine weeks on Monday under a partial easing of a tough lockdown regime following a fall in novel coronavirus cases.

Hong Kong reports first local COVID-19 cases in two weeks

Hong Kong has confirmed its first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in more than two weeks, fuelling concerns over its spread as restrictions on movement are relaxed.

Rio Tinto apologises for blowing up 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site

Rio Tinto apologised for the destruction of a sacred Aboriginal cave in Western Australia that showed evidence of continual habitation dating back 46,000 years, and said it would urgently review its plans for other sites in the area.

Japan considering re-opening door to some foreigners: media

Japan is considering re-opening its borders to travellers from selected countries which have low levels of coronavirus infections, as it begins to ease restrictions put in place earlier this year to control the outbreak.

Japan says Hong Kong situation deeply concerning

The situation in Hong Kong is deeply concerning and stability is important, Japan's top government spokesman said on Monday regarding China's decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong.

George Floyd: Minnesota Attorney General Ellison to lead case

Announcement comes after calls by protesters, activists and Floyd's family for Keith Ellison to take over case.

Bolsonaro saddles up to join rally against Brazil's top court

Brazil's president shook hands with supporters, wearing no face mask despite its use being mandatory in the capital.

Christo, the artist who wrapped the world, dies at 84

Christo changed the way people look at the world's most famous monuments and the way they engaged with the outdoors.

Brazil coronavirus cases surge, Bolsonaro defiant: Live updates

Brazil records more than 29,000 deaths, as political temperature rises over Bolsanaro investigation.

Video shows semi-truck driving through protesters in Minneapolis

Witnesses describe chaotic scene as protesters ran and jumped over barricades to avoid being hit by truck.

Australia eases social distancing restrictions as economic recovery efforts intensify

Several Australian states eased social distancing restrictions further on Monday, allowing restaurants to host more people and public attractions to reopen, as Canberra moves to revive the country's ailing economy.

George Floyd protesters: 'We don't need a curfew, we need change'

Minneapolis protesters, undeterred by curfew and National Guard, demand all cops involved in Floyd's death be charged.

Coronavirus: Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after more than 2 months

Muslim worshippers enter Jerusalem compound for dawn prayers after weeks of closure to slow pandemic's spread.

How the US and Afghanistan can jump-start talks with the Taliban

Reduction in violence is a key prerequisite for the Afghan government and the Taliban to sit at the negotiating table.

Mayor Says National Guard Will Be Deployed in LA

The mayor of Los Angeles says National Guard troops are being sent in to the nation's second-largest city after a fourth day of violent protests Saturday saw demonstrators clash repeatedly with officers, torch police vehicles, and ransack businesses. Mayor Eric Garcetti says he asked Gov. Gavin Newsom for 500 to...

Brazil's coronavirus death toll now the world's fourth-highest

With close to half a million confirmed cases, the minister of health says the real number could be 15 times higher due to the lack of testing.

Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound reopens after more than two months

Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound reopened to Muslim worshippers and visitors on Sunday after a two-and-a-half month coronavirus closure, but authorities imposed some precautions as health officials warned of an uptick in local infections.

Rwanda reports its first death from the new coronavirus

Rwanda's ministry of health on Sunday reported the East African nation's first death caused by the new coronavirus.