Canada: Detained Canadians to go on trial in China shortly
TORONTO — The Canadian government confirmed Wednesday that China will soon begin trials for two Canadians who were arrested two years ago in apparent...
China ‘deeply concerned’ about anti-Asian violence in US
BEIJING — China called on the U.S. to take measures to stem violence against people of Asian heritage after eight people were killed at...
Vaccine delay in Britain stirs equity debate in India
NEW DELHI — Indian health experts and activists on Friday said it was hypocritical for Britain to blame vaccine delays on India’s Serum Institute,...
Scientists in US and Canada set to battle murder hornets
SPOKANE, Wash. — Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are opening new fronts in the war against so-called murder hornets as the giant insects...
Myanmar factory attacks put focus on Chinese influence
BANGKOK — Confusion over what exactly happened during recent attacks on factories in Myanmar has highlighted the complex and troubled nature of the country's...
Lawyer: Canada border questions violated Huawei CFO’s rights
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Lawyers for a senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies argued at an extradition hearing Friday that her detention...
Tokyo Olympics hit by another scandal over sexist comment
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympics creative director Hiroshi Sasaki is resigning after making demeaning comments about a well-known female celebrity.
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UK: Shortfall in vaccine deliveries will delay jabs
LONDON — British health authorities say COVID-19 vaccinations for people under age 50 may be delayed for up to a month amid a shortfall...
Georgia sheriff’s spokesman appeared to promote racist shirt
ATLANTA — A Facebook page appearing to belong to a Georgia sheriff’s office spokesman who is helping to investigate the recent massage parlor slayings...
Envoy protests mandated virus tests for foreigners in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Britain’s ambassador to South Korea on Thursday criticized South Korean health authorities for mandating coronavirus tests on all foreign workers...
