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Shoppers flocked to Thailand's top-end malls, eager for retail therapy as shopping centres reopened

Asia Virus Latest: India Lockdown Extended, China Warned Of Second Wave

Asia virus latest: India lockdown extended, China warned of second wave

Trauma Endures Of South Korea's Gwangju Uprising

The only remaining photo of Choi Jung-hwa, one of more than 70 South Koreans who disappeared during the Gwangju Uprising in 1980

Trauma endures of South Korea's Gwangju Uprising

Kim Jong Un Dumps North Korea's Spy Chief, Top Bodyguard In Major Shakeup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a fertilizer factory in a KCNA picture released on May 2, 2020 which appeared to confirm he was still alive, despite weeks of speculation

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly replaced the head of the country’s main intelligence agency along with the Supreme Guard commander in charge of protection Kim and his family.

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COVID-19 Super-Spreading Event Infects 52; What Is A Super-Spreader

A new report from the Skagit County Public Health in Washington revealed that it takes only one "super-spreader" for COVID-19 to infect dozens of people.

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A monk walks in front of a giant Buddha statue wearing a face mask at Wat Nithet Rat Pradit temple in Pathum Thani outside Bangkok

US Says China Trying To Steal COVID-19 Vaccine As Markets Slump

US says China trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine as markets slump

Boeing said the contracts with the US military would ensure the continuation of the Harpoon program through 2026 and restart the SLAM ER production line

Boeing Scores Deals To Deliver More Than 1,000 Missiles To Saudi

Boeing scores deals to deliver more than 1,000 missiles to Saudi

US virus expert Anthony Fauci warned that lifting lockdown measures too early could fuel a second wave of infections and hit the economic recovery

Stocks Slump On Fed Comments, Fears Of Second Coronavirus Wave

Stocks slump on Fed comments, fears of second coronavirus wave

A first charter flight could leave Frankfurt for Shanghai on May 25, with passengers subject to mandatory COVID-19 tests before departure

German Firms Plan Charter Flight To Send Staff Back To China

German firms plan charter flight to send staff back to China

A face mask was placed on the face of a giant Buddha statue outside Bangkok

Asia Virus Latest: China City In Partial Lockdown, Seoul Sees Test Surge

Asia virus latest: China city in partial lockdown, Seoul sees test surge

Two cases of coronavirus in Hong Kong have ended a 24-day run of no new infections

Two New Infections End Hong Kong's 24-day Virus Clean Sheet

Two new infections end Hong Kong's 24-day virus clean sheet

Under the revised law, adults who have sex with under-16-year-olds will be prosecuted forÂ child sexual abuse or rape regardless of any alleged consent

South Korea Raises Age Of Consent From 13 To 16

South Korea raises age of consent from 13 to 16

A spike of new cases, driven by a cluster in venues in Seoul's Itaewon district -- including several gay clubs -- forced authorities to delay this week's planned re-opening of schools

Seoul Sees Virus Tests Surge After Promising Anonymity

Seoul sees virus tests surge after promising anonymity

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As Countries Begin Reopening, US Virus Expert Warns Of Dangers

As countries begin reopening, US virus expert warns of dangers

While the easing of lockdown measures around the world has lifted hopes for economies, it also raises the possibility of a fresh wave of infections

US Stocks Retreat As Top Scientist Urges Caution On Reopening

US stocks retreat as top scientist urges caution on reopening

Republican Senator Mitt Romney said Trump's call for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden was 'wrong and appalling'

US Coronavirus Response: Romney Slams Trump On Testing, Says 'Nothing To Celebrate'

Some experts say the U.S. far behind the amount of testing needed to control the outbreak.

The BTS concerts are the latest events to be cancelled or postponed as the outbreak has spread in the world's 12th-largest economy

BTS' Clothing Line Inspired By 'Blood, Sweat And Tears' Drops May 15

BTS teams up with Korea-based Handsome Corporation for the launch of their new clothing line.

Seoul, as well as its neighbouring Gyeonggi province and the nearby city of Incheon, and the southern city of Daegu, have ordered the closure of all clubs and bars

S. Korea Deploys Mobile Data, Police To Tackle Nightlife Cluster

S. Korea deploys mobile data, police to tackle nightlife cluster

Shanghai Disneyland reopened Monday in the latest easing of lockdown measures in China, though there are worries about a possible second wave after fresh cases of COVID-19 were announced in other parts of the country

Global Stocks Mixed Amid Fears Of Second Virus Wave

Global stocks mixed amid fears of second virus wave

NYSE

Monday’s Stock Market Close: US Equities Finish Mixed, Overcome Early Weakness, Powered By Nasdaq

U.S. stocks finished mixed on Monday but strength in tech names pushed Nasdaq higher

Brad Pitt: How Angelina Jolie’s Ex Plans To Patch Things Up With Kids

Brad Pitt is reportedly organizing something in an effort to patch things up with his kids.

Clubs and bars in a Seoul entertainment district have been ordered to shut down after a clustrer of infections was linked to the area

New Nightlife Cluster Causes Spike In South Korea Virus Cases

New nightlife cluster causes spike in South Korea virus cases

WALL STREET

Monday’s Stock Market Open: US Equities Drop As New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In South Korea, Japan, China

U.S. stocks fell on Monday on worries about the feasibility of reopening the economy.

Crowds pack Seoul beach as new virus cases drop

South Korea Coronavirus Cases Spike Following Outbreak In Itaewon Bars, Nightclubs

A single bar-hopping Korean man positive with COVID-19 has caused the country's largest disease outbreak in one month.

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China Coronavirus News: New Case In Wuhan, City Where Outbreak Started

Wuhan was locked down for 76 days to prevent the spread of the virus.

About 150 protesters rallied outside Victoria's state parliament to protest against a shutdown aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19, while also peddling conspiracy theories about the virus

Asia Virus Latest: Seoul Shuts Bars And Clubs, Anti-lockdown Clashes In Melbourne

Asia virus latest: Seoul shuts bars and clubs, anti-lockdown clashes in Melbourne

South Korea has started to ease coronavirus measures after enduring one of the worst early outbreaks, but there are fears of a second wave

Seoul Closes Bars And Clubs Over Fears Of Virus Second Wave

Seoul closes bars and clubs over fears of virus second wave

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