Asian woman, 65, knocked down, repeatedly kicked as witnesses appear to watch
Scott Stringer, New York City's comptroller and mayoral candidate, called the attack "absolutely disgusting". Shea recently said the agency would increase its outreach and patrols in predominantly Asian communities.

WHO Report to Say That Coronavirus Likely Came From Animals
Their research relied on samples and evidence provided by Chinese officials. But the search for the origin of the virus is ongoing.

Australian PM Scott Morrison boosts number of women in Cabinet with reshuffle
The task force will oversee the government's policies on women's equality, safety, economic security, health and well-being. Well, over concern that dropping Porter would send a message that a minister could lose their job over a rape allegation.

'At least 89 dead' as Myanmar security forces open fire
It has again made Myanmar the focus of worldwide scrutiny as security forces have repeatedly fired into crowds of protesters. It urged Myanmar's Armed Forces to "cease violence and work to restore respect and credibility" with its people.

Suez salvage operators consider removing cargo to lighten distressed vessel
The Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder websites said two tugboats were heading to the Suez Canal to help the salvage operations. But despite progress the previous night in freeing the rudder and propeller, the vessel remains wedged across the canal.

The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
Rabie later told an Egyptian news channel the ship "moved 30 degrees from left and right" for the first time late Saturday. Asked about when they expected to free the vessel and reopen the canal, he said: "I can't say because I do not know".

Hundreds gather in Vancouver to protest anti-Asian hate
They have said that the suspect, Robert Aaron Long , admitted to the shootings and claimed they weren't racially motivated. Shellie Ellis told 41 Action News about the hard conversations she had to have with her child, who is Chinese American.

Troops fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns deadliest day since coup
Irish people living in Myanmar have now been strongly encouraged to leave the country unless they have an urgent reason to stay. According to a Reuters report , the deaths on Saturday took the number of civilians reported killed since the coup to over 440.

Ontario adds over 2,100 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
Provincial health officials say 2,453 new infections were confirmed Saturday - the third straight day new cases have topped 2,000. This change does not apply to social gatherings associated with these services, such as receptions.

'We apologise': Bold plan to move ship stuck in Suez Canal
A Dutch rescue team had confirmed two additional tugs would arrive on March 28 to help dislodge the ship, BSM said. There is no problem with its rudders and propellers.

Security forces open fire on protesters in Myanmar's east
Military leaders have promised to hold a new election, but they have not set a date and have declared a state of emergency. The youngest victim, seven-year-old Khin Myo Chit, was shot dead in the second city of Mandalay on Tuesday.

Pfizer, BioNTech begin Covid vaccine trial in children under 12
Central, state government hospitals, selected private hospitals and public buildings have been converted to vaccination centres. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and former infectious disease chief at Mass.

AstraZeneca jab has 76% efficacy against symptomatic Covid-19, study finds
That version, which is biologically identical to the AstraZeneca shot but manufactured under different conditions, has been branded as Covishield.

H&M, Nike join brands facing boycotts over statements on Xinjiang cotton
China has denied these claims and says it is providing vocational training, and that its measures are needed to fight extremism. The search results of the taobao.com show that all "H&M" and "HM" searches have returned no results.

Egypt considers compensating stalled ships in Suez Canal
The ship had two pilots from Egypt's canal authority aboard the vessel to guide it when the grounding happened around 7:45 a.m. Oil prices, which rebounded on Wednesday after news of the blockage, dipped again on Thursday morning.