Tag: Australian Capital Territory
Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition...
Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition...
Australia isolates virus-prone state, Serbs oppose lockdown
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia isolated the state of Victoria on Wednesday in a bid to contain the worsening spread of the coronavirus as...
The Latest: China says outbreak in Beijing under control
BEIJING - A Chinese public health expert says an outbreak of the coronavirus in Beijing is under control and the number of new cases...
The Latest: WHO scientist hopes for vaccine end of next year
LONDON - The chief scientist at the World Health Organization says the agency hopes there will be about 2 billion doses of a vaccine...
The Latest: Slovenia’s cases spike after reopening borders
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia - Slovenia has seen a spike in new coronavirus cases following the reopening of the country’s borders.Health authorities said Thursday eight new...
The Latest: Turkey makes masks mandatory in 3 major cities
ISTANBUL - Turkish authorities have made the wearing of masks mandatory in three major cities to curb the spread of COVID-19 following an uptick...
The Latest: Beijing sees 158 cases in week of new outbreak
BEIJING - A Beijing government spokesman says the city has recorded a total of 158 confirmed cases since the new outbreak was detected last...
The Latest: New cases in Pakistan push Mideast beyond 1M
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has reported 5,358 new coronavirus cases, pushing infections in the Middle East beyond 1 million. Cases in Pakistan have been spiraling...
Black Lives Matter protests mostly peaceful in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) - Black Lives Matter protests across Australia proceeded mostly peacefully Saturday, as thousands of demonstrators in state capitals honored the memory of...