Ben Westcott, CNN • Published 12th June 2020Up next(CNN) — A view of Taipei's Songshan International Airport logo in January.SOPA Images/LightRocket/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettRelated content…Ben Westcott, CNN • Published 12th June 2020Up next(CNN) — A view of Taipei's Songshan International Airport logo in January.SOPA Images/LightRocket/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettRelated contentWW…

By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...…By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...WW…

Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...…Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...WW…

By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...…By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...WW…

By , , Adam Renton, and , CNN 10:14 p.m. ET, March 16, 2020143 PostsFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced drastic measures, prohibiting gatherings across France, including family and other social gatherings.The second round of the French elections will be also postponed, Macron said.Earlier today, the city of Paris announced the closure of all public parks and gardens.Macron said the country is “in a war” against the coronavirus outbreak.“We are in a war… that’s why I decided that all reforms debated in parliament will be suspended,” he said. The government will draft a new...…By , , Adam Renton, and , CNN 10:14 p.m. ET, March 16, 2020143 PostsFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced drastic measures, prohibiting gatherings across France, including family and other social gatherings.The second round of the French elections will be also postponed, Macron said.Earlier today, the city of Paris announced the closure of all public parks and gardens.Macron said the country is “in a war” against the coronavirus outbreak.“We are in a war… that’s why I decided that all reforms debated in parliament will be suspended,” he said. The government will draft a new...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Ben Westcott, CNNHong Kong(CNN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on troops to "put all (their) minds and energy on preparing for war" in a visit to a military base in the southern province of Guangdong on Tuesday, according toDuring an inspection of the People's Liberation Army Marine Corps in Chaozhou City, Xinhua said Xi told the soldiers to "maintain a state of high alert" and called on them to be "absolutely loyal, absolutely pure, and absolutely reliable."The main purpose of Xi's visit to Guangdong was to deliver a speech Wednesday...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Ben Westcott, CNNHong Kong(CNN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on troops to "put all (their) minds and energy on preparing for war" in a visit to a military base in the southern province of Guangdong on Tuesday, according toDuring an inspection of the People's Liberation Army Marine Corps in Chaozhou City, Xinhua said Xi told the soldiers to "maintain a state of high alert" and called on them to be "absolutely loyal, absolutely pure, and absolutely reliable."The main purpose of Xi's visit to Guangdong was to deliver a speech Wednesday...WW…

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Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Ben Westcott, CNN(CNN) The Chinese government has removed pangolin scales from its 2020 list of approved ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine, a move campaigners describe as a "critical step" towards saving the .Pangolins are , about the size of a house cat, that are highly valued in Asia for their meat and scales. Last year alone, authorities seized more than 130 tons of pangolin related products, a figure estimated to represent up to 400,000 animals, according to .There are eight species of pangolin found in Asia and Africa. To...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Ben Westcott, CNN(CNN) The Chinese government has removed pangolin scales from its 2020 list of approved ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine, a move campaigners describe as a "critical step" towards saving the .Pangolins are , about the size of a house cat, that are highly valued in Asia for their meat and scales. Last year alone, authorities seized more than 130 tons of pangolin related products, a figure estimated to represent up to 400,000 animals, according to .There are eight species of pangolin found in Asia and Africa. To...WW…

By , Adam Renton, Rob Picheta and , CNN 3:17 p.m. ET, April 17, 202030 PostsMicrosoft founder Bill Gates has denounced US President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization in an early morning tweet."Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds," Gates said in a tweet on his official account.“Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them,” he said, adding the world needs the WHO “now more than ever.”Trump  he is halting...…By , Adam Renton, Rob Picheta and , CNN 3:17 p.m. ET, April 17, 202030 PostsMicrosoft founder Bill Gates has denounced US President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization in an early morning tweet."Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds," Gates said in a tweet on his official account.“Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them,” he said, adding the world needs the WHO “now more than ever.”Trump  he is halting...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — At least 20 Indian soldiers have died after a “violent face-off” with Chinese troops along the countries’ de facto border in the Himalayas late Monday, the Indian army has said.The incident occurred during a “deescalation process” underway in the Galwan Valley in the disputed Aksai Chin-Ladakh area, where a large troop build-up has reportedly been , before senior military commanders began talks earlier this month.The Indian army had earlier said three soldiers had died, but added on Tuesday that a further 17 troops “who were critically...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — At least 20 Indian soldiers have died after a “violent face-off” with Chinese troops along the countries’ de facto border in the Himalayas late Monday, the Indian army has said.The incident occurred during a “deescalation process” underway in the Galwan Valley in the disputed Aksai Chin-Ladakh area, where a large troop build-up has reportedly been , before senior military commanders began talks earlier this month.The Indian army had earlier said three soldiers had died, but added on Tuesday that a further 17 troops “who were critically...WW…