Xi encourages friendly personage to push for stronger China-Europe ties

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping has lately replied to a letter from a Belgian friendly personage, encouraging him to push for stronger China-Belgium and China-Europe friendships.

Spike in Covid cases worries Duterte

PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte called on the public to strictly follow the health protocols after noting the sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in Europe as a result of complacency.

Pope Francis falls ill in virus-stricken Italy

POPE FRANCIS has fallen sick in Rome — a day after greeting the faithful on Ash Wednesday without wearing a mask while expressing solidarity with coronavirus sufferers.