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US threatens ICC with ‘consequences’ if it acts on war crimes complaint against Israel filed by ‘fake’ Palestinian state
Arguing that Palestine doesn’t “qualify as a sovereign state” and that the International Criminal Court lacks jurisdiction over Israel, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened “consequences” for any “illegitimate” probes. (Russia Today)
South Korea records just 13 new COVID-19 cases
South Korea recorded just 13 new cases of coronavirus, giving hope that a cluster of new cases linked to nightclubs has been managed. (Eurom)
Lack of immunity means China is vulnerable to another wave of coronavirus, top adviser warns
China still faces the "big challenge" of a potential second wave of Covid-19 infections, the country's top respiratory authority has warned, with the lack of immunity among the community a serious concern as the race to develop a vaccine continues. (CNN)
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson accepts 'frustration' over lockdown rules
Boris Johnson has acknowledged frustration over the "complex" easing of England's coronavirus lockdown.
The PM wrote in the Mail on Sunday that more complicated messages were needed during the next phase of the response and as restrictions changed.(BBC)
China urges food companies to boost supplies on fears of further COVID-19 disruption
China has asked trading firms and food processors to boost inventories of grains and oilseeds as a possible second wave of coronavirus cases and worsening infection rates elsewhere raise concerns about global supply lines. (Reuters)
China Told Labs to Destroy Coronavirus Samples to Cut Risks
A senior Chinese official appeared to confirm Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s allegation that Beijing had told labs in the country to destroy coronavirus samples in early January but slammed his characterization as misleading. (The Wall Street Journal)
US Reports Over 1,237 Fatalities in 24 Hours
Despite the growing numbers, multiple countries have announced relaxations in the restrictive measures imposed, noting the main outbreaks have been curbed and allowing some businesses to reopen after weeks or months of lockdown. (Sputnik)
'Significant explosion' in downtown Los Angeles injures at least 11 firefighters
A "significant explosion" at a hash oil manufacturer rocked downtown Los Angeles late Saturday, injuring at least 11 firefighters, authorities said. (USA Today)
With firing of State Dept. inspector general, Trump ramps up retaliatory purge
The termination of Steve A. Linick again showed the president challenging norms of U.S. governance in his push to rid the federal bureaucracy of officials he considers insufficiently loyal to or protective of him and his administration. (The Washington Post)
Coronavirus Cases Slow in U.S., but the Big Picture Remains Tenuous
The number of new coronavirus cases confirmed in the United States has steadily declined in recent days. But that progress is uncertain.
With more than two-thirds of states significantly relaxing restrictions, an uptick in cases is widely predicted. (The New York Times)
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