May 21 China considering a bill to crack down on Hong Kong opposition By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China’s ceremonial parliament will consider a bill that could limit opposition activity in Hong Kong, says spokesperson. Continue reading
May 21 Hungary closes border transit zones for asylum-seekers By Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press Hungary's government says it is shutting down the transit zones on its southern border with Serbia where asylum-seekers are being held while their asylum requests are decided… Continue reading
May 21 Cuba’s top diplomat for U.S. relations says ties at new low By Andrea Rodriguez, Christopher Gillette, Associated Press Cuba's top diplomat in charge of relations with the United States says relations have sunk to a new low, and potentially could sink even lower with the appointment of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence… Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: Trump says U.S. may rethink decision to exit surveillance treaty By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press “Russia didn’t adhere to the treaty. So until they adhere, we will pull out, but there’s a very good chance we’ll make a new agreement or do something to put that agreement back together,” President Donald Trump told reporters at… Continue reading
May 21 Italian woman wins Picasso valued at 1 million euros By John Leicester, Associated Press An Italian accountant whose son bought her the raffle ticket as a Christmas present has won a 1-million euro ($1.1 million) painting by Pablo Picasso in a charity draw. Continue reading
May 21 Iran says 10,000 medics infected as virus fears rise in Mideast By Nasser Karimi, Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press Iranian news outlets say the coronavirus has infected more than 10,000 health care workers in the country, which is battling the deadliest outbreak in the Middle East. Continue reading
May 21 Investigators build case for ISIS crimes against Yazidis By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Investigators with the Commission for International Justice and Accountability is amassing evidence to show the involvement of IS leadership in organizing the trade of Yazidi women, and identifying top IS architects to be prosecuted for crimes against humanity, war crimes… Continue reading
May 21 European plans to use apps in virus tracking face setbacks By Danica Kirka, Vanessa Gera, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Doubts were growing on Thursday over whether ambitious plans by European governments to use contact-tracing apps to fight the spread of the coronavirus will be able to be implemented with any real effectiveness soon. Continue reading
May 21 China kicks off key political event delayed by pandemic By Associated Press China began its most important political event of the year on Thursday after a two-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 21 Death and destruction after cyclone hits India, Bangladesh By Sheikh Saaliq, Julhas Alam, Associated Press Wide swathes of the coasts of India and Bangladesh were flooded and millions of people remained without power Thursday, after the most powerful cyclone to hit the region in more than decade left dozens dead and a trail of destruction. Continue reading