S. Korea introduce new 5-level social distancing system

(Yonhap)South Korea introduced a new five-tier social distancing system on Sunday to make the government’s antivirus response more quick, effective and sustainable amid the...

Chile elite say facing ‘uncertain’ future after vote

SANTIAGO - In Santiago's well-heeled suburbs, Chile's elite say they are facing uncertainty after the rest of the country voted to ditch the dictatorship-era...

[Newsmaker] Seoul city to fine non-mask-wearers 100,000 won starting Nov. 13

(Yonhap)The Seoul metropolitan government will begin imposing fines of 100,000 won ($88) on those who do not wear face masks in public next week,...

Orthodox priest seriously hurt in France shooting, attacker flees

LYON - An attacker armed with a sawn-off shotgun on Saturday wounded an Orthodox priest in a shooting in the French city of Lyon...

NK blames killing of S. Korean civilian on Seoul

(Yonhap)North Korea on Friday blamed the Seoul government on its killing of a South Korean civilian, calling it an “accident” stemming from Pyongyang’s efforts...

Tensions high as Ivory Coast president seeks third term

ABIDJAN - Ivory Coast votes in a tense election on Saturday after an opposition boycott and clashes over President Alassane Ouattara's contested attempt to...

Man gets suspended prison sentence for breaching self-quarantine rule

(Yonhap)A quarantine violator was given a suspended prison sentence by a Seoul court Friday after being convicted of illegally leaving his designated self-isolation accommodation...

Covid patients infect half of household, says US study

WASHINGTON: People who develop Covid-19 infect around half of their household members, with adults only slightly more likely than children to spread the virus,...

Govt. resumes discount coupon program for travel, dining sectors

(Yonhap)The government on Friday resumed a national discount coupon program aimed at resuscitating the domestic travel and dining industries that have suffered severely from...

New Zealanders back euthanasia – early poll results

WELLINGTON - New Zealanders have voted overwhelmingly to legalise euthanasia in what supporters said was a victory for "choice" and "dignity", preliminary referendum results...