Waste molybdenum ore spill in China spreads 110 km downstream
A spill from a tailings dam at a molybdenum mine in northeast China on Saturday has contaminated water up to 110 km (68 miles) downstream,...
Chinese scientists seeking potential COVID-19 treatment find ‘effective’ antibodies
A team of Chinese scientists has isolated several antibodies that it says are “extremely effective” at blocking the ability of the new coronavirus to enter...
Rouhani: U.S. has lost opportunity to lift Iran sanctions amid coronavirus
Iran’s president said on Wednesday that the United States had lost a historic opportunity to lift sanctions on his country over the coronavirus, while adding...
Philippines reports 227 new coronavirus cases, eight more deaths
The Philippines recorded 227 new coronavirus cases and eight more deaths on Wednesday, the health ministry said....
Czech researchers turn snorkels into medical masks
Czech researchers have transformed low-cost snorkel masks available at local sporting goods shops into high-grade protection for medical workers and others against the coronavirus outbreak...
Europe to launch coronavirus contact tracing app initiative
European scientists and technologists will launch a joint initiative on Wednesday to support the use of digital applications in the fight against coronavirus while complying...
In Taiwan, anger at China over virus drives identity debate
Anger at being confused with China amid the coronavirus outbreak and Beijing’s stepped-up efforts to assert sovereignty is stirring heated debate in Taiwan about how...
Australia cruise ship evictions tread coronavirus diplomacy tightrope
Australia is pushing foreign-flagged cruise ships to leave its territorial waters amid the coronavirus pandemic, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it also tries to bring...
Australian shops ration booze to foil hoarders amid virus shutdowns
Australia’s retailers are putting limits on purchases of alcohol as hoarders turn their attention from toilet paper and other household essentials to drink amid a...
UK to speed up coronavirus testing as criticism grows
Britain’s government said on Wednesday it would ramp up the number of coronavirus tests amid widespread criticism that it was doing far too few, as...