Health & Medicine

July 20, 2021

With spectators banned from venues of the 2020 Olympics, for many of the visitors to Tokyo, the only way to get a glimpse of this unique capital city hosting the games is from a vehicle, whisking the sporting guests from athlete village or hotel to venue.

Top of The World

Ariel Henry announced as new prime minister of Haiti

The World

July 20, 2021

Top of The World: Haiti announced a new government on Monday with Ariel Henry as the country’s new prime minister. And, Pedro Castillo has been declared the new president-elect of Peru. Also, a study shows that India’s COVID-19 death toll could be 10 times higher than the official count.

COVID-19

India's pandemic death toll could be in the millions

Associated Press

July 20, 2021

India's excess deaths during the pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official COVID-19 toll.

COVID-19

Cuba’s promise of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

The World

July 19, 2021

Cuba, a world leader in medicine, is the first in Latin America to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine.

Top of The World

US and allies accuse China of hacking campaign

The World

July 19, 2021

Top of The World: The US on Monday accused China of a global hacking campaign that included a massive hack of the Microsoft Exchange email server software earlier this year. And, more than 100,000 people took to the streets across France over the weekend to protest the government’s new COVID-19 vaccination strategy. Also, the UK on Monday lifted nearly all coronavirus restrictions, in what has been dubbed “Freedom Day,” despite the country facing a growing number of infections.

COVID-19

Virus surge fears, UK leader's quarantine, mar 'Freedom Day'

Associated Press

July 19, 2021

As of Monday, face masks were no longer legally required in England, work-from-home guidance ended and, with social distancing rules shelved, no limits existed on the number of people attending theater performances or big events.

Human rights

Indian activists hope elderly priest’s death marks a turning point for human rights in India

The World

July 15, 2021

Stan Swamy died on July 5. The Indian government said he died of medical causes, but now, officials from the US and United Nations are expressing concern about the circumstances of his death — and activists hope their pressure could force a turning point for human rights in the country.

Education

Families leaving traditional education have lessons for those left behind

Innovation Hub

July 15, 2021

A shake-up in education pushes us into the future of learning.

Seeing The News

PHOTOS: Bikers clear Indonesian streets for ambulances

Associated Press

July 15, 2021

The motorcycle riders weave through the jammed vehicles, honking their horns as they flank ambulances trying to find their way through the traffic-choked streets of Indonesia's capital region.

Top of The World

Indonesia new COVID hot spot with surge in coronavirus cases pushed by Delta variant

The World

July 15, 2021

Top of The World: Outbreaks of the coronavirus are spreading across Asia, with Indonesia becoming a new hot spot. And, South Africa has deployed 25,000 National Defence Force troops to quell rioting and looting in the country. Also, officials in Pakistan, who are investigating a bus explosion, said on Thursday that they had identified traces of explosives.

Health & Medicine

PHOTOS: Olympic guests get view of Tokyo — from the bus

Ariel Henry announced as new prime minister of Haiti

India's pandemic death toll could be in the millions

Cuba’s promise of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

US and allies accuse China of hacking campaign

Virus surge fears, UK leader's quarantine, mar 'Freedom Day'

Indian activists hope elderly priest’s death marks a turning point for human rights in India

Families leaving traditional education have lessons for those left behind

PHOTOS: Bikers clear Indonesian streets for ambulances

Indonesia new COVID hot spot with surge in coronavirus cases pushed by Delta variant

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