SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose nearly three-year highs on Thursday and bonds extended their bursting rally as investors rallied against the U.S. dollar. The policy would greatly increase the likelihood of a gridlock in favor of some industries while restricting government engagement. A man wearing a protective mask looks …
Read More »South Korea urges people to get flu shots, trust its health measures
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea on Monday sought to allay concerns over the safety of its seasonal influenza vaccine, urging citizens to avoid straining the health system, which is already reeling from the coronavirus. File photo: South Korea, October 23, 2020 A man receives an influenza vaccine at the Coal …
Read More »Five South Koreans die after flu shots, fleeing vaccine fears
SEOUL (Reuters) – Five people have died in South Korea after a flu shot last week, officials said, adding that the seasonal inoculation program has been stepped up to address potential COVID-19 complications, raising concerns about vaccine safety. File photo: A health worker attaches a notice to suspend influenza vaccination …
Read More »China’s gains in Asian stocks grow, delayed by virus
By Stanley White, Suzanne Berlin TOKYO / NEW YORK (Reuters) – Asian stocks rallied on Friday on gains in China, but the mood remained cautious due to a resurgence of coronavirus infections in Europe and the United States. After the market opens in Tokyo, Japan on October 2, 2020, photographers …
Read More »Navalny accused Putin of poisoning her and vowed to return to Russia
BERLIN (Reuters) – Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny told a German magazine that he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind his suspected poisoning, but said he was not afraid and would return to Russia to launch a campaign. Naval was brought to Berlin from Russia in August after falling ill …
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