The discovery could complicate efforts to reopen the border between the territory and the Chinese mainland.
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Hong Kong Records Two Cases of Variant Detected in South Africa
The discovery could complicate efforts to reopen the border between the territory and the Chinese mainland.
Britain to Ban Flights From Six African Nations as Variant Identified
The British health secretary said the ban takes effect on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, South African scientists said they had identified a new variant.
South Africa Identifies New Variant of Coronavirus
Within hours of the announcement, Britain, Israel and Singapore had restricted travel from South Africa and some nearby countries.
For Some South Africans, de Klerk Missed Chances for True Reconciliation
The last white president of South Africa helped bring an end to the apartheid regime, but for many citizens, he never went far enough to disavow it. He left a video apologizing.
F.W. de Klerk, South Africa President Who Ended Apartheid, Dies at 85
A prominent Afrikaner, he defended the separation of the races before helping to dismantle that system, leading to his sharing the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic Runner Convicted of Murder, Is Up for Parole
The double-amputee sprinter has served half his sentence for killing his girlfriend. His victim’s parents were said to be “shocked” at the prospect of his release.
A.N.C. Suffers Worst Election Setback Since End of Apartheid
In nationwide municipal elections, South Africans rebuked the African National Congress, handing it less than half the collective vote for the first time in its history.
South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables
Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice.
South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables
Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice.