(Reuters) – Rich countries would not listen to coronavirus vaccines and should only give pandemic-related bailouts to companies that are committed to protecting the environment, and helping those in need and ‘common good’, Pope Francis said on Wednesday . “It would be sad if the rich get priority over the …
Read More »South Korea fights worst months of coronavirus outbreak, warns of crisis
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea warned Monday of an emerging novel coronavirus crisis when new outbreaks erupted, including one linked to a church where more than 300 members of the congregation are infected, but hundreds more are reluctant to to test. PHILO PHOTO: People wait for bus inside a glass-covered …
Read More »United States Urges Pakistan to Act After Blasphemous Accused American Is Shot in Court
ISLAMABAD / PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – The United States urged Pakistan on Thursday to take action for the murder of a US citizen in a crowded courtroom as he faces blasphemy trial. An ambulance carrying the body of a man, who police say was killed by a gunman during a …
Read More »Trump Pentagon Nominee Faces Grilled Senate After Islamophobia Claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States President Donald Trump’s most divisive candidate for a senior Pentagon position to date is expected to face a controversial Senate nomination hearing on Thursday, and is likely Democratic lawmakers criticize him for comments they consider Islamophobic. FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon logo is seen behind the …
Read More »US cybersecurity firm says Beijing-linked hackers attack Vatican ahead of talks
BEIJING (Reuters) – Hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated the Vatican’s computer networks, including the representative of the Hong Kong-based Roman Catholic Church, a US company that tracks state-backed cyberattacks said on Wednesday. . He said the attacks started in May. The Vatican and Beijing are expected to …
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