China eases travel restrictions for Europeans

Aug 12,2020
China has eased entry restrictions for nationals from 36 European countries, months after thousands were left stranded when the country closed its borders and slashed flights to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: 412 new cases in Italy, six more deaths
Aug 12
The health ministry said Tuesday that Italy has registered 412 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours.
Trooper, militant killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir gunfight
Aug 12
A trooper and a militant were killed Wednesday in a fierce gunfight in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said.
Biden picks Kamala Harris to be first black woman VP
Aug 12
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden named Senator Kamala Harris, a former rival in the White House race, as his running mate Tuesday, marking a historic first for American women of color.
Beirut mourns 1 week after deadly explosion
Aug 12
People in Lebanon have gathered to pay tribute to victims of a massive explosion that took place one week ago at a port in Beirut.
At least 5 dead as bus catches fire in southern India 
Aug 12
At least five people were killed after a bus travelling to India's southern city of Bengaluru caught fire on a highway in the early hours of Wednesday.
New Zealand locks down all nursing homes after virus return
Aug 12
New Zealand locked down nursing homes nationwide Wednesday after a 102-day streak without the coronavirus ended, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the outbreak could force her to postpone next month's general election.