Fear of coronavirus haunts Egypt’s cramped jails
Last April, medical student Mohamed Amashah stood on Cairo’s Tahrir Square and held up a sign saying “Freedom for prisoners”. He was detained.
UK should hold inquiry into COVID-19 response, Liberal Democrats say
The United Kingdom should hold an independent inquiry into Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the novel coronavirus crisis, the opposition Liberal Democrat party said.
Hong Kong security chief warns of rising risk of ‘home-grown terrorism’
Hong Kong’s Security Secretary John Lee said on Wednesday the Chinese-ruled city was facing the risk of “home-grown terrorism” after several police reports of finding explosive materials.
Mexico enters most serious ‘Phase 3’ spread of coronavirus epidemic
Mexico has entered what the government calls “Phase 3” of the spread of the new coronavirus, the most serious stage, as transmission of the virus is intensifying, Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said on Tuesday.
Recovered, almost: China’s early patients unable to shed coronavirus
Dressed in a hazmat suit, two masks and a face shield, Du Mingjun knocked on the mahogany door of a flat in a suburban district of Wuhan on a recent morning.
Australia joins U.S. ships in South China Sea amid rising tension
An Australian frigate has joined three U.S. warships in the South China Sea near an area where a Chinese vessel is suspected to be exploring for oil, near waters also claimed by Vietnam and Malaysia, officials said on Wednesday.
Thailand reports 15 new coronavirus cases, one new death
Thailand on Wednesday reported 15 new coronavirus cases and one new death, continuing a trend of lower numbers of new cases.
Hong Kong leader says reshuffle aimed at economic recovery after coronavirus
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday the replacement of several ministers was aimed at reviving the coronavirus-hit economy and was unrelated to recent remarks by institutions in mainladn China reaffirming Beijing’s authority over the city.
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,237 to 145,694: RKI
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 2,237 to 145,694, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive day of new infections accelerating.
Youths clash with police in new night of trouble in Paris suburbs: media
Youths clashed with police overnight in suburbs around Paris, Le Point website and Agence France Presse reported on Wednesday, the latest outbreak of trouble as strict lockdown rules to tackle the coronavirus heighten social tensions.
