Tag: South Asia
Germany easing restrictions on travel from UK, Portugal
BERLIN — Germany is easing strict restrictions on travel from Britain, Portugal and some other countries that were imposed because of the rise of...
Biden behind on global vaccine sharing, cites local hurdles
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden came up well short on his goal of delivering 80 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to the rest of...
Delta variant exploits low vaccine rates, easing of rules
The latest alarming coronavirus variant is exploiting low global vaccination rates and a rush to ease pandemic restrictions, adding new urgency to the drive...
Youth of the pandemic revisited: Hopeful, resilient, nervous
A young woman in California, newly vaccinated, flashes a smile and a peace sign as she poses for a prom photo with her pals....
Biden behind on global vaccine sharing, cites local hurdles
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden came up well short on his goal of delivering 80 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to the rest of...
At landmark US Hindu temple, a timely rite of rejuvenation
PENN HILLS, Pa. — When throngs gathered to rededicate the oldest major Hindu temple in the United States, there was poignance -- prayers for...
Judge keeps India terror attack suspect in US custody
LOS ANGELES — A former Chicago businessman will remain in the United States as a federal judge in Los Angeles weighs whether he will...
Merchant ship crews still stuck at sea amid pandemic
Swansea, WALES — More than 15 months into the coronavirus pandemic, tens of thousands of seafarers vital to the global shipping industry remain stranded...
What should I know about the delta variant?
What should I know about the delta variant?
It’s a version...
Turtle carcasses wash ashore in Sri Lanka after ship fire
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Nearly a hundred carcasses of turtles with throat and shell damage, as well as dozens of dead dolphins and a...
