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Second COVID wave highly likely to hit France this year, scientists say
A second wave of the coronavirus epidemic is highly likely to hit France in the autumn or winter, the government's top scientific body warned on Tuesday as authorities seek to contain an increase in new cases over the past two weeks.
Denmark shouldn't reopen clubs and venues as infections rise, state expert says
Denmark should not allow nightclubs and music venues to reopen given a recent increase in COVID19 infections and should pause a planned fourth phase of relaxing its lockdown measures, its state epidemiologist said on Tuesday.
The survivor: last Korean war criminal in Japan wants recognition
To the casual observer, 95yearold Lee Hakrae could be just another elderly person in Japan. Surrounded by pictures of his family and paintings by his greatgrandchildren, Lee potters about his cluttered living room on the outskirts of Tokyo.
GM alleges Fiat Chrysler spent millions to bribe UAW leaders
General Motors is asking a federal judge to reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler based on new allegations that FCA bribed union and GM officials with millions stashed in secret foreign bank accounts.
Coronavirus Long-term Toll Signals Billions in Healthcare Costs Ahead
Late in March, Laura Gross, 72, was recovering from gall bladder surgery in her Fort Lee, New Jersey, home when she became sick again.
UK declines comment on Reuters report about hacking of former trade minister's email
The British government on Monday declined to comment on a Reuters report that classified U.S.UK trade documents leaked ahead of Britain's 2019 election were stolen from the email account of former trade minister Liam Fox.
Mexican TV networks to provide home learning for students as schools stay shut
Mexican students will be educated in the next academic year through a homelearning program broadcast by major networks such as TV Azteca until a drop in coronavirus infections allows for schools to be reopened, the government said on Monday.
Lebanon's foreign minister quits over lack of "will to reform"
Lebanon's Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti resigned on Monday over what he described as lack of political will to reform as his nation wrestles with a financial crisis posing the biggest threat to stability since a 19751990 civil war.
We will act if virus spreads in London, says UK
The government will act if the coronavirus spreads through London as it has done in other parts of Britain, junior business minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Monday.
Vietnam PM says early Aug 'decisive time' to avert large-scale virus spread
Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on Monday that early August would a decisive period for preventing a largescale spread of the coronavirus, state broadcaster VTV reported, after a reemergence of the virus after more than three months.
Hong Kong government's election delay may be unlawful - bar association
The Hong Kong government's decision to postpone an election for the city's legislature by a year, by invoking emergency legislation after a spike in coronavirus cases, may be unlawful, the city's bar association said.
Thai army suspends U.S. training plans after soldiers contract COVID-19
Thailand has suspended plans for its army to undertake joint training with the U.S. military after nine Thai soldiers tested positive for coronavirus upon returning from Hawaii, the defence ministry said on Sunday.
Philippines' confirmed coronavirus cases exceed 100,000
The Philippines on Sunday reported 5,032 additional coronavirus infections, its largest singleday increase on record, taking the country's confirmed cases to 103,185.
Latin America coronavirus death toll surges past 200,000
The death toll in Latin America from the novel coronavirus passed 200,000 on Saturday night, a Reuters tally showed, underlining the region's status as one of the global epicenters of the pandemic that is testing governments to the limit.
Mainland China reports 49 new coronavirus cases for August 1
China reported 49 cases of the new coronavirus in the mainland for Aug. 1, up from 45 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Sunday.
British lawmaker arrested after rape allegation, Sunday Times reports
An unnamed British lawmaker and former minister was arrested on Saturday after police received allegations of rape, sexual assault and coercive control, the Sunday Times reported.