(Reuters) – The Dalai Lama bid for music chart stardom on Monday, when he turned 85, with the release of an album of mantras and teachings. FILE PHOTO: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama speaks to journalists in Geneva, Switzerland, March 11, 2016. REUTERS / Denis Balibouse / File Photo “Inner …
Read More »New Zealand’s Ardern launches election campaign with promises of jobs and financing
(Reuters) – With promises of additional financing for small businesses and more jobs as a severe economic recession looms, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launched her party’s campaign on Sunday ahead of the September general election. . FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint …
Read More »Global cases of coronavirus number more than 11 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global coronavirus cases topped 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters count, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months. A priest with personal protective equipment (PPE) walks in front of the body …
Read More »Global cases of coronavirus exceed 11 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global coronavirus cases topped 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters count, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months. A priest with personal protective equipment (PPE) walks in front of the body …
Read More »New Zealand health minister resigns over coronavirus missteps
The New Zealand health minister, who was twice caught violating the coronavirus blocking rules, resigned after calling himself “an idiot” for showing bad judgment, according to reports. David Clark had already been demoted after riding a mountain bike and taking his family on a beach excursion about 15 miles from …
Read More »