Julie McCarthy
Stories
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Asia
Pentagon Chief To Visit Regions In Southeast Asia That Are Potential Flashpoints
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Southeast Asia, the first Cabinet secretary to do so since President Biden took office. The trip comes at a time of growing tension with China.
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Asia
Dozens Of People Are Killed After A Military Plane Crashes In The Philippines
A Philippines Air Force C-130 troop transport plane carrying more than 90 people crashed, killing at least 47 soldiers plus three civilians on the ground. Forty-nine troops were reported injured.
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Health
Malaysia's Recent Surge In COVID Infections Leads To A New Lockdown And New Worries
The country had been seen as a success in handling the pandemic, but a recent surge in cases has made it the third-worst affected country in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is also seeing a rise in cases.
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Health
Looking For A Bed For Daddy Lolo: Inside The Philippines' COVID Crisis
In Manila, a family unites to secure care and treatment for Daddy Lolo, their beloved grandfather. Along the way, they witness just how ill-equipped the country is to manage COVID.
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Health
Family Struggles To Find Hospital Bed As Philippines Faces Severe Pandemic Surge
The Philippines is facing a massive health crisis, as the number of coronavirus cases surges and COVID-19 patients scramble to find hospital beds.
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Health
Countries Face A Variety Of Obstacles In Getting Vaccines In Their Citizens' Arms
Mistrust towards China-produced vaccines, general vaccine hesitancy and distribution complications have all been obstacles in getting the vaccine out in some countries.
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World
Myanmar's Military Coup: How We Got Here
Myanmar is slipping deeper into danger as the newly installed military junta asserts control. But police raids against opposition figures and critics have done little to deter ongoing protests.
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Health
Examining COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Around The World
While Israel has already vaccinated half a million citizens against the coronavirus, the vaccine timeline for poor countries will be much longer. We look at Israel, Pakistan and the Philippines.
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National
A Filipina Nurse On Working On The Front Lines Of The Pandemic
Nurses are among the Philippines' most sought-after exports. One front-liner in New York City has won over colleagues with a morale-boosting performance and has mentored health care workers back home.
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Business
Who Is Jimmy Lai? Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Faces New National Security Law
We take a look the life of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who escaped Mainland China for Hong Kong in the hole of a fishing boat to become one of the territory's richest men.