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Chinese tourists to return to Thailand next week

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:51:36 GMT

The country that was the first to detect a coronavirus case outside China, in a tourist from Wuhan, will welcome travellers from Guangzhou.

Hundreds of public servants contract COVID as infections grow

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:18:10 GMT

From health and finance to anti-corruption, Indonesian ministries account for hundreds of infections and not all involve front-line staff.

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Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:24:04 GMT

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Far-right party fires official over suggestion migrants could be shot

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:45:41 GMT

The prominent official who previously described himself as a "fascist" had his contract terminated with immediate effect.

After a brutal first wave, Italy stands out as one of the Europe's best performers

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:56:42 GMT

One of the worst-hit countries at the start of the year, Italy is now avoiding the worst of a second wave in Europe.

Global deaths from coronavirus pass 1 million

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:02:23 GMT

"It’s not just a number. It’s human beings. It’s people we love."

'Master': Trump lifts expectations around Biden before presidential debate

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:20:55 GMT

Given he is trailing Biden in the polls by an average of seven points, it is Trump who needs a thumping debate victory to give his campaign a surge of momentum.

Nancy Pelosi warns Democrats House may decide presidential race

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:58:40 GMT

Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasised the importance of winning seats for Democrats to prepare for the possibility that the House must settle the presidential race.

Fierce clashes rage in Azerbaijan's ethnic Armenian enclave

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:39:22 GMT

The two sides pounded each other with rockets and artillery in the fiercest round of the decades-old conflict in more than a quarter of a century.

Ex-Trump campaign manager hospitalised after report of suicide threat

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:53:42 GMT

Brad Parscale had told others that he was upset by his demotion and attacks from people who were questioning his behaviour as campaign manager.

Huawei CFO Meng back in Canadian court fighting US extradition

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:31:55 GMT

Soon after Meng's detention, China arrested Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, charging them with espionage.

New wildfires scorch wine country in northern California

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:38:53 GMT

Northern California's wine country was on fire again as strong winds fanned flames in the already badly scorched region, forcing thousands to evacuate.

Trump lashes out at report that he paid little or no federal income tax for 12 years

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:06:36 GMT

The US President appeared most annoyed by the suggestion that he is not as wealthy and successful as he claims to be.

Romanian villagers re-elect mayor despite his death from COVID-19

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:52:33 GMT

Ion Aliman was re-elected as mayor of his village despite having died from COVID-19 complications 10 days before the vote.

India’s confirmed coronavirus tally reaches 6 million cases

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:33:32 GMT

The world’s second-most populous country is expected to become the pandemic’s worst-hit country in coming weeks.

Australian envoy recalls aftermath of Beirut blast

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Australia's ambassador in Beirut had often encountered the unmistakable force of distant explosions. This was different.

Ai Weiwei holds silent protest outside Julian Assange's extradition hearing

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:53:24 GMT

Before attending court, the Chinese artist posted a photograph of himself and his son both wearing Free Assange t-shirts.

Judge blocks Trump administration's ban on new TikTok downloads

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:19:10 GMT

The injunction comes as negotiations are underway to hammer out terms of a preliminary deal for Walmart and Oracle to take stakes in the company's US arm.

Macron accuses leaders of stoking civil war threat in Lebanon

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:57:20 GMT

Australia's ambassador to Lebanon, Rebekah Grindlay, says the country faces a crisis unless its political leaders set aside self-interest.

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:15:00 GMT

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