Weinstein trial revives #MeToo, a hashtag with movement’s longevity
The Harvey Weinstein rape trial opened in January with celebrity appearances, noisy protests and graphic accounts of alleged assaults – and a spike in usage of the #MeToo hashtag that has become closely associated with the former Hollywood powerbroker….
China counts economic cost of virus as row deepens over travel ban
The economic and diplomatic costs of China’s coronavirus epidemic mounted on Monday with investors knocking $400 billion off the value of stocks and the government accusing the United States of over-reacting to the outbreak and whipping up panic.
China accuses U.S. of scaremongerng over coronavirus
Beijing on Monday accused the United States of spreading fear over a coronavirus outbreak by pulling nationals out and restricting travel instead of offering significant aid.
Russia still concerned by militant attacks in Syria’s Idlib: Kremlin
The Kremlin said on Monday it is still concerned about attacks by militants in Syria’s Idlib region, where Turkish and Syrian forces have clashed in recent days.
Russia may deport foreign citizens infected with coronavirus: Ifax cites PM
Russia may deport foreign citizens found to be infected with coronavirus, the Interfax news agency cited Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Monday said as saying.
Indonesia to temporarily stop food and beverage imports from China – minister
Indonesia will temporarily stop food and beverage imports from China as a precaution to prevent the coronavirus spreading to the Southeast Asian country, Indonesia’s trade minister said on Monday.
Russia to expel foreigners with coronavirus, halts passenger trains to China
Russia plans to expel foreigners who test positive for the fast-spreading new coronavirus, Interfax news agency reported on Monday, as nations worldwide try to curb an outbreak that has killed 361 people in China since it emerged in December.
Chinese cerebral palsy victim dies after caretaker quarantined for virus
Chinese authorities removed two officials in Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, over the death of a cerebral palsy patient whose father and sole caretaker was taken into quarantine.
Macron visits Poland in bid to reset frosty relations
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Poland on Monday and Tuesday in an effort to reset frosty relations at a time when the departure of Britain from the European Union is reshaping political alliances in the bloc.
Pope plans Indonesia trip to promote inter-religious dialogue
Pope Francis will promote inter-religious dialogue this year during a trip to the world’s biggest Muslim country Indonesia and make the first papal visit to mainly Catholic East Timor since it won independence from Jakarta, diplomatic sources said.
