Monks in masks: Thai Buddhist novices study with social distancing
The coronavirus crisis has prompted the closing of schools and universities around the world, but at a Buddhist temple in Thailand’s capital, young novices in...
Once victims of their own success, Belgian tourist spots emptied by coronavirus
Belgium’s historic city centres of Bruges and Brussels, usually so busy with visitors that authorities have considered limiting tourists, are facing an unprecedented challenge as...
Elevator maker Kone beats forecasts, sees China recovery
Kone reported a smaller than expected 10% fall in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, with demand for its elevators and services strong in many countries despite...
American quandary: how to secure weapons-grade minerals without China
The United States wants to curb its reliance on China for specialized minerals used to make weapons and high-tech equipment, but it faces a Catch-22....
China dismisses Missouri’s ‘absurd’ virus lawsuit
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman says a lawsuit brought by the U.S. state of Missouri over its handling of the coronavirus is “nothing short of...
South Africa unveils 500 billion rand rescue package
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a 500 billion rand rescue package to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. David Doyle reports....
Swiss coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,200
The Swiss death toll from the new coronavirus has reached 1,217, the country’s public health ministry said on Wednesday, rising from 1,187 people on Tuesday....
St. Andrews Trophy cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 St. Andrews Trophy, scheduled to take place in Wales from July 23-24, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, the R&A and...
Teen activist Thunberg joins Earth Day climate rallying calls
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined calls on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday for a combined effort to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and...
British dream of path to draft but the road is long
The National Football League holds its annual draft on Thursday and while the lockdown version means it will be online rather than the planned glitzy...