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Repairs on 150-metre Section of Great Wall Underway in North China
Years of weathering without repair had damaged a gateway, stairs and crenels, and the walls had also been damaged by plant roots, said Jia Chenghui, a cultural relics protection official.
Doctors, Nurses Among 63 Healthcare Workers to Have Lost Lives to Coronavirus Across Pakistan
According to figures, 30 doctors, three nurses, a paramedic and an operation theatre assistant have lost their lives to COVID-19 in Punjab and 11 doctors and one nurse in Sindh.
Nepal Proposes Giving Citizenship to Foreign Woman Married to Nepali Man After 7 Years of Union
Nepal's main opposition parties decried the move, saying it would inconvenience people living in Madhes as cross-border marriage is prevalent there.
Over 500 People Run Riot, Attack Shops in Germany, Police Say Reason for Sudden Anger Not Clear
Tensions built up shortly after midnight when increasing numbers of people began gathering close to the city's biggest square, the Schlossplatz.
Canada Launches Investigation as 38 Puppies Found Dead on Ukraine Flight
The surviving French bulldogs, a popular breed in Canada, were suffering from symptoms including dehydration, weakness and vomiting when they were found on the flight.
US Protesters Topple Statue of Confederate General After Juneteenth Rallies, Trump Calls it 'Disgrace'
Demonstrations were held in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington against a backdrop of weeks of protests fueled by the deaths of African Americans at the hands of police.
Greta Says Anti-racism Protests Show Society at 'Tipping Point'
Thunberg's interview aired as global capitals braced for another weekend of anti-racism protests in the wake of the death at the hands of a white policeman of the unarmed African American George Floyd.
North Korea Prepares Anti-South Leaflets Amid Heightened Tensions
Enraged North Korean people across the country "are actively pushing forward with the preparations for launching a large-scale distribution of leaflets," said state news agency KCNA.
Zimbabwe Health Minister Arrested Over Coronavirus Supplies Scandal
Harare has come under fire for granting two-month-old company Drax Consult SAGL a contract to supply $20 million worth of drugs, personal protective equipment and COVID-19 test kits.
White House Announces Plans for 'Salute to America' Celebration Amid Pandemic
Washington has held an Independence Day celebration for decades, featuring a parade along Constitution Avenue, a concert on the Capitol lawn with music by the National Symphony Orchestra.
Mike Pompeo Says The Way US Treats Hong Kong Depends on How China Does
Pompeo told the online Copenhagen Democracy Summit that elections due to take place in Hong Kong in September would "tell us everything that we need to know about the Chinese Communist Party's intentions with respect to freedom in Hong Kong."
China Moves Vast Trade Fair Online, but Few Buyers Follow
The twice-a-year fair usually draws more than 180,000 foreign buyers and 60,000 Chinese vendors to the southern city of Guangzhou. But with most foreign visitors barred from China, the event has transformed itself into an e-commerce platform with mini-sho...
Fossil Fuel Emissions Come Roaring Back as the World Opens Up
After a drastic decline this spring, global greenhouse gas emissions are now rebounding sharply, scientists reported, as countries relax their coronavirus lockdowns and traffic surges back onto roads.
China 'Resolutely Opposes' G7's Statement Expressing 'Grave Concern' on Hong Kong Security Law
The security law would ban subversion and other perceived offences in the city, which saw major pro-democracy protests last year, and Beijing says the new law is needed to restore stability.
'Chances of Infecting Family Twice as High as with SARS': Here's How Quickly Covid-19 Spreads at Home
The researchers found that the probability of a Covid-19 carrier infecting a family member or flatmate was significantly higher — 39 percent — before they started showing symptoms than afterwards.
Governor Says New York Now Has lowest Coronavirus Infection Rate in US
Andrew Cuomo said fewer than 1% of some 60,000 New York residents tested on Tuesday were positive for the virus.