Japan's Abe admitted to hospital for health checkup

Aug 17,2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe checked into a hospital in Tokyo on Monday for what one of his aide's described as a "health checkup" although rumors have been swirling about Abe's ill health.
US, Slovenia to 'exclude untrusted vendors' from 5G
Aug 14
The US and Slovenia signed a declaration Thursday to "exclude untrusted vendors" from 5G networks as the Trump administration continues its campaign to persuade allies to shun Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
2 policemen killed, 1 wounded in Indian-controlled Kashmir militants' attack
Aug 14
Two policemen were killed and one wounded in a militants' attack in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir on Friday, police said.
UK adds France, Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Aug 14
Britain on Thursday said it will reimpose quarantine for travellers from France and the Netherlands, prompting Paris to quickly announce a "reciprocal measure".
N.Korea lifts lockdown of Kaesong
Aug 14
North Korea has lifted a three-week lockdown of Kaesong, a city near the South Korean border, saying its coronavirus quarantine has been well managed.
New Zealand extends Auckland virus lockdown by 12 days
Aug 14
New Zealand on Friday extended a lockdown of it's largest city Auckland by at least 12 days, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced, as authorities struggled with a growing new coronavirus outbreak.
Back in India, a proud uncle and aunt admire Kamala Harris
Aug 14
Kamala Harris's late mother left her native India in 1960, but half a world away from Washington the uncle and aunt of the US vice-president hopeful follow her every move -- and are very proud.