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Thu, February 2, 2023 | 07:18
IMF head urges China to end mass lockdowns
IMF head urges China to end mass lockdowns
It is time for China to move away from massive lockdowns and toward a more targeted approach to COVID-19, the head of the International Monetary Fund said days after widespread protests broke out, a change that would ease the impact to a world economy already struggling with high inflation, an energy crisis and disrupted food supply.
2022-11-30 11:02
  • China sends students home, police patrol to curb protests
China sends students home, police patrol to curb protests
China sends students home, police patrol to curb protests
Chinese universities sent students home and police fanned out in Beijing and Shanghai to prevent more protests Tuesday after crowds angered by severe anti-virus restrictions called for leader Xi Jinping to resign in the biggest show of public dissent in decades.
2022-11-30 10:11
  • IMF head urges China to end mass lockdowns
China moves to curb rare, nationwide protests
China moves to curb rare, nationwide protests
Chinese security forces on Monday filled the streets of Beijing and Shanghai following online calls for another night of protests to demand political freedoms and an end to COVID lockdowns.
2022-11-29 10:50
  • UK summons China's ambassador after arrest of BBC journalist
UK condemns China for BBC journalist's arrest at COVID protests
UK condemns China for BBC journalist's arrest at COVID protests
Britain's government on Monday condemned Chinese police after the BBC said one of its journalists was arrested and beaten while covering COVID protests in Shanghai, the latest incident to test relations between the countries.
2022-11-28 20:24
  • China arrests BBC journalist covering COVID protests
Japan's birthrate at new low as population shrinks and ages
Japan's birthrate at new low as population shrinks and ages
The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year's record low in what the the top government spokesman described as a ``critical situation.''
2022-11-28 19:57
China's Xi faces threat from public anger over 'zero COVID'
China's Xi faces threat from public anger over 'zero COVID'
Barely a month after granting himself new powers as China's potential leader for life, Xi Jinping is facing a wave of public anger of the kind not seen for decades, sparked by his ``zero COVID'' strategy that will soon enter its fourth year.
2022-11-28 19:52
Iran rapper could face death penalty: judiciary
Iran rapper could face death penalty: judiciary
An Iranian rapper who expressed support for anti-regime protests is charged with "corruption on earth" and could face the death penalty, judicial authorities confirmed on Sunday. A US-based rights group had tweeted on Saturday that Toomaj Salehi's trial had begun "without a lawyer of his choice,” and his family said his "life is at serious risk.”
2022-11-27 21:48
Iran blasts 'useless' UN rights probe into unrest
Iran blasts 'useless' UN rights probe into unrest
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned a United Nations Human Rights Council decision to probe the Islamic republic's response to unrest following the death of Mahsa Amini.
2022-11-25 20:51
Saudi would back bids for Man Utd, Liverpool: sports minister
Saudi would back bids for Man Utd, Liverpool: sports minister
Saudi Arabia would back private bids for Manchester United or Liverpool, its sports minister said, adding that the conservative kingdom was keen to host the World Cup.
2022-11-25 20:06
Long-time reformist leader Anwar sworn in as Malaysian PM
Long-time reformist leader Anwar sworn in as Malaysian PM
Long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister Thursday, in a victory for political reformers locked in a battle with Malay nationalists for days after the divisive general election produced a hung Parliament. Broadcast live on national television, Anwar took his oath of office Thursday evening in a simple ceremony at the national palace.
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