In a tweet posted on Friday, March 13, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian implied that the United States Army might have brought the novel coronavirus to China.
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Croatia’s Earthquake Risk Disrupting Partial Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
A series of tremors hit the Croatian capital Zagreb on early Sunday morning on March 22, leaving at least 27 people injured, one critically, and widespread damage to old buildings in the historic center.
A series of tremors hit the Croatian capital Zagreb on early Sunday morning on March 22, leaving at least 27 people injured, one critically, and widespread damage to old buildings in the historic center.
Armenia: Bar Targeted by Suspected Nationalists in Arson Attack
It took the police 12 hours (!) To finally show up and take the matters seriously.
It took the police 12 hours (!) To finally show up and take the matters seriously.
Burundi: Scribble on the President’s Picture — Go to Jail
Six students were detained on Tuesday, March 12, in Kirundo province in northeast Burundi for scribbling on pictures of President Pierre Nkurunziza in five textbooks. The students were accused of “insulting the head of state.”
Six students were detained on Tuesday, March 12, in Kirundo province in northeast Burundi for scribbling on pictures of President Pierre Nkurunziza in five textbooks. The students were accused of “insulting the head of state.”
Caribbean Tourism Threatened by the Region’s First Cases of COVID-19
As island nations impose stiff regulations, regional tourism is affected
As island nations impose stiff regulations, regional tourism is affected
Combating ‘Fake News’ in the Time of COVID-19 in Myanmar
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began in China’s Hubei province, social media has spawned countless fake news stories and hoaxes in Myanmar, including promises of false cures that have caused panic among the public.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began in China’s Hubei province, social media has spawned countless fake news stories and hoaxes in Myanmar, including promises of false cures that have caused panic among the public.
Nigeria Enforces Travel Bans Amid Sloppy Management of COVID-19 Cases
Travel ban on 13 countries with over 1,000 cases of COVID-19
Travel ban on 13 countries with over 1,000 cases of COVID-19
How Chinese Social Media Platforms Control Information on COVID-19
New research shows China's web censors have blocked 516 coronavirus-related keywords
New research shows China’s web censors have blocked 516 coronavirus-related keywords
Classified Data Shows That China’s Official Figure of Zero Domestic COVID-19 Cases Excludes Asymptomatic Carriers
The idea that the Chinese government had excluded asymptomatic cases from the official announcements has been circulating on social media networks such as WeChat for more than two weeks, as many people noticed that the on-the-ground figures of confirmed cases were different from the official figures.
The idea that the Chinese government had excluded asymptomatic cases from the official announcements has been circulating on social media networks such as WeChat for more than two weeks, as many people noticed that the on-the-ground figures of confirmed cases were different from the official figures.
Battered by Criticism, Abe Government Scrambles to Save Japan From COVID-19
Japan has 'three months to decide the fate of the Olympics'
Japan has ‘three months to decide the fate of the Olympics’
Democratic Republic of Congo: Clandestine Abortions on the Rise in Goma
Congolese law prohibits abortion in all parts of the country, and as such severe punishments are sanctioned to all those involved in the elicitation of illegal abortions.
Congolese law prohibits abortion in all parts of the country, and as such severe punishments are sanctioned to all those involved in the elicitation of illegal abortions.
Covid-19 Pandemic Lays Bare the Political Leadership Deficit in Nigeria
How rapidly and responsibly a government responds matters.
How rapidly and responsibly a government responds matters.
How Is COVID-19 Reshaping the Political and Global Future of China?
Doctors and scientists are still researching and debating the possible origin of the previously unknown Wuhan coronavirus, which causes COVID-2019, a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and can lead to pneumonia
Doctors and scientists are still researching and debating the possible origin of the previously unknown Wuhan coronavirus, which causes COVID-2019, a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and can lead to pneumonia
COVID-19: Global Coverage for a Pandemic
As an international network of reporters present across the world and speaking over 100 languages, Global Voices rose to the occasion in January 2020 and started to report on the issue in China, rapidly expanding coverage to address the various consequences of COVID-19.
As an international network of reporters present across the world and speaking over 100 languages, Global Voices rose to the occasion in January 2020 and started to report on the issue in China, rapidly expanding coverage to address the various consequences of COVID-19.
Martinique: ‘Think Like a Man’, Just Not in France
How does an american movie find a place in the french social debate?
How does an american movie find a place in the french social debate?
Guatemala: State of Siege Due to Hydroelectric Plant Conflict
The guatemalan government has declared a state of siege in santa cruz barillas, following demonstrations and clashes sparked by the death of a community leader who opposed the construction of a hydroelectric plant.
The guatemalan government has declared a state of siege in santa cruz barillas, following demonstrations and clashes sparked by the death of a community leader who opposed the construction of a hydroelectric plant.