India
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
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November 17, 2020
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some…
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
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November 14, 2020
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a…
India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus
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November 13, 2020
India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus
NEW DELHI (AP) — The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising…
Firecrackers and prayers as Indians celebrate Harris’ win
World
November 8, 2020
Firecrackers and prayers as Indians celebrate Harris’ win
THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — Waking up to the news of Kamala Harris’ election as Joe Biden’s running mate, overjoyed people…
The Latest: Russia reports 18,000 cases for 5th straight day
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November 3, 2020
The Latest: Russia reports 18,000 cases for 5th straight day
MOSCOW — Russia reported more than 18,000 daily coronavirus cases for a record five straight days. On Tuesday, the government’s…
The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload
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October 28, 2020
The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload
NEW DELHI — India’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases is moving closer to 8 million, with 43,893 new cases reported…
Trump’s description of India as filthy sets off calls for cleaner air
World
October 23, 2020
Trump’s description of India as filthy sets off calls for cleaner air
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s description of India as a filthy place with polluted air has unleashed…
After outrage, Indian brand pulls ad with interfaith couple
World
October 15, 2020
After outrage, Indian brand pulls ad with interfaith couple
NEW DELHI (AP) — The advertisement by the popular Indian jewelry brand featured a Muslim man and his Hindu wife…
India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency
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October 11, 2020
India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping…
China tells Indian media not to call Taiwan a country, Taiwan says “get lost”
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October 8, 2020
China tells Indian media not to call Taiwan a country, Taiwan says “get lost”
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China was accused by Taiwan of trying to impose censorship in India after its embassy in…