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Global shares mixed, led by Tokyo gains, after Wall St rally
August 13, 2020 - 1:46 AM

TOKYO - Global shares were mixed Thursday, cheered by the rally on Wall Street that's likely a boon for export-driven regional economies, despite concerns over the coronanvirus pandemic.
Experts warn Spain is losing the 2nd round in virus fight
August 13, 2020 - 1:48 AM

BARCELONA, Spain - Not two months after battling back the coronavirus, Spain’s hospitals are beginning to see patients struggling to breathe returning to their wards.
German coronavirus tests backlog: 900 positive not yet told
August 13, 2020 - 1:45 AM

BERLIN - German authorities worked through the night to clear a backlog of coronavirus tests from travellers after it emerged 900 people who were positive for COVID-19 had yet to be informed.
Nashville airport introduces biometric identity technology
August 13, 2020 - 1:42 AM

Nashville International Airport has introduced expedited lanes that use biometric technology to replace traditional identification documents before air travel.
Belarus: Hundreds form 'lines of solidarity' with protesters
August 13, 2020 - 1:32 AM

MINSK, Belarus - Hundreds of people were back on the streets of Belarus' capital on Thursday morning, protesting for a fifth straight day against an election they say was rigged to extend the rule of the country's authoritarian leader and against a crackdown on rallies that followed the vote.
Hong Kong media tycoon relieved he wasn't sent to China
August 13, 2020 - 1:23 AM

HONG KONG - Jimmy Lai had just finished his morning exercise and was catching up on the news when the police arrived.
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic?
August 13, 2020 - 1:17 AM

Is it safe to drink from a water fountain during the pandemic?
US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
August 13, 2020 - 12:56 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., a U.S. military official said Thursday.
Israel successfully tests advanced missile defence system
August 13, 2020 - 12:52 AM

JERUSALEM - Israel's Defence Ministry said Thursday it conducted a successful test of the country’s advanced missile defence system against long-range ballistic attacks.
Greece thanks France for pledge to boost forces in east Med
August 13, 2020 - 12:28 AM

ATHENS, Greece - Greece's prime minister warmly thanked France Thursday for its pledge to boost its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, where Greek and Turkish warships are closely shadowing each other over a Turkish energy exploration bid in waters Athens claims as its own.
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World News

Global shares mixed, led by Tokyo gains, after Wall St rally

Experts warn Spain is losing the 2nd round in virus fight

German coronavirus tests backlog: 900 positive not yet told

Nashville airport introduces biometric identity technology

Belarus: Hundreds form 'lines of solidarity' with protesters

Hong Kong media tycoon relieved he wasn't sent to China

Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic?

US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Israel successfully tests advanced missile defence system

Greece thanks France for pledge to boost forces in east Med

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