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Asia Today: China battles new outbreak in far west Xinjiang

15 Sept 03:09 Key points summarised by AI

China's far west Xinjiang region faces a new COVID-19 outbreak in Urumqi, with cases rising to 17, prompting authorities to impose travel restrictions and close residential areas.
Australia's Victoria state reported a significant drop in new COVID-19 infections to 217, though two more deaths occurred, as officials urged continued vigilance during the ongoing six-week lockdown.
South Korea confirmed 39 new COVID-19 infections, primarily imported cases, bringing the national total to 13,711, with health authorities optimistic about controlling local transmissions.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison requested the cancellation of the upcoming two-week parliamentary sitting in August due to escalating coronavirus concerns in Victoria and New South Wales.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.