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Asia Today: South Korean minister warns of virus 'war zone'

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea's health minister said Monday that the Seoul metropolitan area is now a “COVID-19 war zone,” as the country reported another 615 new infections and the virus appeared to be spreading faster.

Dec 7, 2020 4:12 AM Read more >

Sinovac aims for 600 million dose capacity for COVID vaccine

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese vaccine company Sinovac announced Monday that it is planning to complete a new facility to double its annual vaccine production capacity to 600 million doses by the end of the year, while also securing a $500 million investme

Dec 7, 2020 4:05 AM Read more >

Allegations against online pornography site Pornhub being investigated by MasterCard

MasterCard says it is investigating allegations claiming the popular online pornography website Pornhub allows child sexual abuse materials on its site.

Dec 6, 2020 2:07 PM Read more >

Romanians elect new lawmakers, seek end to political turmoil

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanians voted Sunday in a legislative election that many hope will restore some stability in one of the poorest European Union nations after five years of political and social turmoil.

Dec 6, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Canadians have some domestic options to invest in COVID buzz, says biotech CEO

TORONTO — Canadians looking for profitable stocks related to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic have plenty of homegrown options, but investing in small domestic firms carries elevated risks as well as rewards. BetterLife Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Dec 6, 2020 10:32 AM Read more >

Crunch UK-EU talks on post-Brexit ties to resume Sunday

LONDON — The European Union and the United Kingdom decided Saturday to press on with negotiating a post-Brexit trade deal, with all three key issues still unresolved ahead of a year-end cutoff.

Dec 5, 2020 2:13 PM Read more >

Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

GENEVA — Two weeks after beating COVID-19, Thierry Salamin huffs as his ski boots crunch through Swiss snow near the Matterhorn peak, readying for a downhill run with his mood as bright as his blue and fluorescent yellow ski getup and the sun overhea

Dec 5, 2020 4:25 AM Read more >

At least 18 Chinese coal miners killed by lethal gas

BEIJING — China's state TV says at least 18 coal miners have been killed by high levels of carbon monoxide in the country's southwest. One miner was found alive following the disaster Friday in the Diaoshidong mine in Chongqing, the report said.

Dec 5, 2020 2:33 AM Read more >

Top doc says rural COVID-19 rising, but Kenney says cities focus of any new rules

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says tougher health restrictions likely to be aimed at Calgary and Edmonton are coming if current public-health orders don’t bend the curve down on COVID-19.

Dec 4, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

Pornhub pushes back against accusations that it allows child sexual abuse materials

Pornhub has pushed back against accusations that it allows child sexual abuse materials on its popular online pornography website.

Dec 4, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >