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China defends handling of coronavirus, backs review of global response under WHO
World
May 18, 2020
China defends handling of coronavirus, backs review of global response under WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – China’s president called on Monday for an independent review of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic…
‘A beautiful day’ in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen
World
May 18, 2020
‘A beautiful day’ in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen
ROME (Reuters) – Italian shops, hairdressers and restaurants finally threw open their doors on Monday as the country sped up…
US facing severe crisis, but not a depression: Fed’s Powell
World
May 18, 2020
US facing severe crisis, but not a depression: Fed’s Powell
The US is facing a severe economic downturn amid the global pandemic, but will not suffer another Great Depression and…
More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa
World
May 18, 2020
More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa
Restaurants and churches will reopen in Italy on Monday as part of a fresh wave of lockdown easing in Europe,…
WHO to kick off international meet amid US-China tensions
World
May 18, 2020
WHO to kick off international meet amid US-China tensions
The World Health Organization will on Monday kick off its first ever virtual assembly, but fears abound that US-China tensions…
Japan slides into recession — with forecasts of worse to come
World
May 18, 2020
Japan slides into recession — with forecasts of worse to come
Japan dived into its first recession since 2015, according to official data Monday, with the world’s third-largest economy shrinking by…
Hamster tests show masks reduce coronavirus spread: scientists
Science
May 17, 2020
Hamster tests show masks reduce coronavirus spread: scientists
Tests on hamsters reveal the widespread use of facemasks reduces transmission of the deadly coronavirus, a team of leading experts…
Germany kicks off as Europe eases curbs but virus marches on
World
May 17, 2020
Germany kicks off as Europe eases curbs but virus marches on
German football champions Bayern Munich were set to play their first match in more than two months on Sunday as…
World Bank approves US$50 million support for Egypt to fight coronavirus
Business
May 17, 2020
World Bank approves US$50 million support for Egypt to fight coronavirus
The World Bank has approved US$50 million to support Egypt’s fight against the coronavirus, with the bank explaining in a…
Online English classes revive ties severed by war in Syria
Middle East
May 17, 2020
Online English classes revive ties severed by war in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Who got married? Who had a baby? Have we lost anyone? Through crackling internet lines and jumpy…