Sunday, May 17, 2020

Thailand malls reopen, with temperatures taken, masks worn

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/THAILAND

People in Thailand streamed into shopping malls on Sunday, once again enjoying their air-conditioned oases as the country eased one of the restrictions imposed to fight the novel coronavirus.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-thailand-malls-reopen-1.5573664?cmp=rss

Why the Queen's isolation is rich in symbolism

Virus Outbreak Britain Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth is isolating at Windsor Castle for the practical reason that has kept most everyone at home — to try to keep the coronavirus at bay. But the 94-year-old monarch's stay at the historic royal residence west of London is also symbolic for her and the monarchy in the 21st century.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/royal-fascinator-queen-elizabeth-isolation-harry-meghan-hollywood-1.5571936?cmp=rss

U.K. leader accepts public frustration with lockdown easing rules

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/BRITAIN-APPLAUSE

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted there is public frustration with his government's measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown following widespread criticism of the new rules, which he admits are complex.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/boris-johnson-coronavirus-lockdown-easing-1.5573651?cmp=rss

China's ambassador to Israel found dead in Tel Aviv home

CHINA-ISRAEL/DIPLOMACY

China's ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home in a Tel Aviv suburb on Sunday, an Israeli police spokesperson said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/chinese-ambassador-israel-du-wei-found-dead-1.5573641?cmp=rss

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Fire, explosion in Los Angeles injures 10 firefighters

Breaking News

An explosion in downtown Los Angeles injured 10 firefighters Saturday, and more than 200 others rushed to the scene as the flames spread to several buildings.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/fire-los-angeles-explosion-firefighters-injured-1.5573625?cmp=rss