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EU leader Ursula von der Leyen leaves summit, goes into quarantine after staffer tests positive for
BRUSSELS (AP) – EU leader Ursula von der Leyen leaves summit, goes into quarantine after staffer tests positive for COVID-19.
EU chief self-isolates as virus makes its mark at a summit
BRUSSELS (AP) – As a fresh wave of the coronavirus sweeps across much of Europe, the reality of the disease struck a summit of European Union leaders on Thursday when one of the 27-nation bloc’s top officials abandoned the meeting to go into self-imposed quarantine.
European Commission President Ursula von …
Philippines lifts ban on South China Sea energy exploration
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – The Philippine president has approved the lifting of a ban on oil and gas exploration in or near disputed areas of the South China Sea that was imposed six years ago because of escalating territorial tensions with China, an official said Thursday.
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi …
Months into pandemic, Iran sees worst wave of virus deaths
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran’s capital has run out of intensive care beds as the country confronts a new surge of infections that is filling hospitals and cemeteries alike. The single-day death toll hit a record high three times this week.
Eight months after the pandemic first stormed Iran, pummeling …