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Coronavirus will be Devastating for Poorest Nations – World Bank

April 3, 2020

The managing director of the World Bank has told Sky News that the coronavirus could wreak devastation on populations in ……Read On.

Coronavirus Has Now Reached Almost Every Part of The World, WHO Says

April 2, 2020

The number of deaths due to coronavirus will pass 50,000 within the “next few days”, according to the World Health ……Read On.

Clashes on Greece’s Border Add to List of Problems for EU Leaders

March 2, 2020

Migrants clash with Greek police on the buffer zone Turkey-Greece border, at Pazarkule, in Edirne district, on February 29, 2020. ……Read On.

Coronavirus: Formula One’s Chinese Grand Prix Postponed

February 12, 2020

Formula One’s Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed due to coronavirus, organisers say. The fourth round of the Championship in ……Read On.

Plane Splits in Three After Skidding off Istanbul Runway

February 5, 2020

A plane has skidded off an airport runway in Istanbul, causing the jet to split into three pieces, Turkish media ……Read On.

Coronavirus: Thousands of Abandoned Pets 'at Risk of Starving to Death'

February 4, 2020

Thousands of pets trapped in the epicentre of China’s deadly coronavirus outbreak are at risk of starving to death, according ……Read On.

Senior Iranian Commander Vows to Take 'Harsher Revenge Soon' After Missile Attacks

January 9, 2020

A senior Iranian commander has said Tehran will take “harsher revenge soon” after missile attacks on US targets in Iraq. ……Read On.

Iran Fires 22 Missiles at Two Air Bases in 'Revenge' for Qassem Soleimani's Killing

January 8, 2020

Iran has fired 22 ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US and coalition troops. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard has ……Read On.

Australia: Some in Path of Bushfires Told it is too Late to Evacuate

December 30, 2019

People in the path of fierce bushfires in Australia have been told to shelter indoors because it is too late ……Read On.

Climate Crisis: Scientists Brave the Cold to Study the Hell that Antarctica Could Unleash

December 30, 2019

There’s a place on our planet where it’s so cold that humans could only take a few breaths before their ……Read On.

India’s Ruling BJP Party Loses State Election Amid Citizenship Law Protests

December 24, 2019

India’s ruling BJP party has lost a key regional election in voting that took place during widespread protests against a ……Read On.

Global Gender Gap Will Take Another 99 Years to Close, WEF Report Reveals

December 18, 2019

PeopleImages | iStock | Getty Images It will take another 99.5 years to achieve global gender equality, according to an ……Read On.

China Reportedly Orders State Offices to Remove Foreign Tech Which Could Hit US Firms Like Microsoft

December 9, 2019

China’s Communist Party has ordered all state offices to remove foreign hardware and software within three years, the Financial Times ……Read On.

The European Union Needs a Strong Economy to Claim its Role on the World Stage

December 9, 2019

The process of European unification shows that its current leaders are neglecting the economic foundations of an essentially political project. ……Read On.

If Peace Talks with Russia Fail, ‘We’ll Build a Wall,’ Ukraine Official Says

December 5, 2019

If peace talks between Ukraine and Russia go nowhere and the conditions of a cease-fire are not implemented, Kiev will ……Read On.

Trump Administration Announces Softer US Stance on Israeli Settlements in West Bank

November 19, 2019

Mike Pompeo has said the US is softening its position on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank – the ……Read On.

Fears Over Crackdown on Free Speech as Nigeria Refuses to Release Prominent Journalist

November 19, 2019

A former presidential candidate and journalist is being held by Nigeria’s security forces despite being twice granted bail, his lawyer ……Read On.

Pope Urges Compassion in Elevating 13 Likeminded Cardinals

October 7, 2019

Pope Francis has added 13 new cardinals to the top of the Catholic hierarchy, telling them they must show God’s ……Read On.

Grand Military Parade in China Marks 70 years of Communist Rule

October 1, 2019

A grand military parade has been staged in China to mark 70 years of communist rule in the country. Chinese ……Read On.

European markets turn positive as investors monitor US-China trade developments

September 30, 2019

These driverless shuttles may be the future of your work commute European stocks reversed early losses to trade higher on ……Read On.

A New Climate Change Report is Out. Here’s What it Says

September 30, 2019

Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United Nations climate panel warned ……Read On.

British Tanker Seized by Iran Transmits Location for First Time in Weeks

September 27, 2019

The British oil tanker that was seized by Iran in July began transmitting its location on Friday for the first ……Read On.

Volkswagen’s CEO and Chairman Charged in Germany Over Diesel Emissions Scandal

September 25, 2019

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and the company’s chairman, Hans Dieter Pötsch, were charged by German prosecutors on Tuesday with stock ……Read On.

Chinese Theft of Trade Secrets on the Rise, the US Justice Department Warns

September 23, 2019

As President Donald Trump puts pressure on Beijing to end unfair business practices, the Department of Justice has a warning for companies: ……Read On.

Historic Day of Climate Strikes is Unlikely to Move Donald Trump

September 21, 2019

Greta Thunberg told a huge crowd in Manhattan that she thought around four million people had taken part in Friday’s ……Read On.

Global Climate Strike: Millions Across the World Call for Urgent Action on Climate Change

September 20, 2019

Hundreds of thousands of people across the world are taking to the streets to call for urgent measures to tackle ……Read On.

No-Deal Brexit a ‘Catastrophe’ for Travelers

September 16, 2019

(CNN) — Food shortages. Inadequate medical supplies. Civil unrest and road blockades. Lack of fuel. Delays at the border. It’s ……Read On.

British-Australian Woman Held in Iran with her Boyfriend is Named

September 12, 2019

The family of a British-Australian woman being detained in an Iranian jail have said they hope she will be able ……Read On.

US Companies are Canceling Investment into China at a Faster Clip, Survey Shows

September 11, 2019

Some American companies in China are speeding up their move away from the mainland as increasing tariffs continue to hurt ……Read On.

India’s Historic Landing on Moon’s Polar Surface May have Failed

September 7, 2019

India’s historic attempt to soft land a rover on the moon may have ended in failure moments before landing and ……Read On.

Palestinian Official Calls US Envoy’s Resignation an ‘Admission of Failure’

September 6, 2019

The resignation Thursday of US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy is an “admission of failure” for the White House’s ……Read On.

Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has Died

September 6, 2019

The former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has died, according to a tweet by his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday. He ……Read On.

Erdogan Says Turkey should have Nuclear Weapons like Israel

September 5, 2019

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that it was unacceptable that Turkey was barred from having nuclear weapons while other ……Read On.

Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas Flooding Recedes Revealing Devastation

September 5, 2019

Trying to get to Great Abaco Island after its battering from Hurricane Dorian is a challenge. Marinas are decimated so ……Read On.

Japanese Auto Sales Fall in South Korea Amid Consumer Boycott

September 4, 2019

Japanese automakers posted sharper sales falls in South Korea in August, industry data showed on Wednesday, hit by a consumer boycott of Japanese ……Read On.

A US-China Deal that Lacks Trust Could be ‘Dangerous,’ Warns Singapore’s Trade Minister

September 2, 2019

Any deal that the U.S. and China eventually reach may lack “strategic trust” — and that could have “dangerous” implications for the global economy, Singapore’s trade ……Read On.

The Strange Saga of a Jewish Sci-fi Convention Founder Convicted of Molestation

August 28, 2019

In the nearly two decades since a co-founder of Dragon Con was accused of molesting teenage boys, a strange legal ……Read On.

French Prosecutors Open Probe of Possible Crimes Linked to Jeffrey Epstein

August 27, 2019

French prosecutors said Friday they are opening an investigation into possible crimes, including the rape of children and minors, related ……Read On.

US-China Trade Talks Won’t Break Down Despite Latest Escalation, Expert Says

August 27, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Japan, June 29, 2019. ……Read On.

Chinese Car Maker Geely Says First-Half Profit Drops 40%

August 21, 2019

China’s Geely Automobile said on Wednesday first-half net profit dropped 40%, as the country’s auto market sees a sustained decline. ……Read On.

JP Morgan Says New US Tariffs will Test China’s Ability to Prop Up its Economy

August 16, 2019

New U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods could deal another blow to the Asian economic giant — and it’s not clear ……Read On.

Australian Tourist Shot Dead in New Zealand, Manhunt Launched

August 16, 2019

New Zealand police launched a manhunt for an armed suspect on Friday after an Australian tourist was found shot dead ……Read On.

North Korea Rejects Peace Talks with South Korea

August 16, 2019

North Korea has rejected any further talks with South Korea, calling its decision “completely the fault of South Korea’s actions”. ……Read On.

Saudi Arabia is Dramatically Changing its Oil Exports to China and the US.

August 15, 2019

Saudi Arabia has seriously ramped up its oil exports to China in recent months. How dramatic is the change? The ……Read On.

India’s Car Market Just had its Worst Month in 18 Years. 1 Million Jobs are at Risk

August 14, 2019

Just two years ago, India’s huge car market was booming and global players were rushing to invest. Now it’s been slammed into ……Read On.

Ebola Drugs Trial Shows ‘90% Survival Rate’

August 13, 2019

Ebola may soon be a “preventable and treatable” disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates, ……Read On.

Russian Media Says Netanyahu to Try Mediate Between Moscow and Ukraine

August 13, 2019

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Ukraine in what some in the Russian media are saying is a ……Read On.

People Who Have a Pub in their Area are Happier, Study Finds

August 8, 2019

People who have a pub in their area are happier and better-connected to their local community, a study has found. ……Read On.

Earth Creatures were on Israeli Craft that Crashed on Moon, and Likely Survived

August 7, 2019

There might be life on the Moon after all: thousands of virtually indestructible creatures that can withstand extreme radiation, sizzling ……Read On.

Giant Parrot Probably Ate its Smaller Feathered Friends

August 7, 2019

Scientists in New Zealand say they’ve found the fossilised remains of what is believed to be the world’s largest parrot. ……Read On.

These 10 Universities Produce the Most Ultra-Rich in Asia Pacific

August 1, 2019

U.S. universities produce the vast majority of the world’s wealthiest grads, according to new research. But, beyond the borders of ……Read On.

The EU is Stripping 5 Countries of Some Market Access Rights – that May Impact UK After Brexit

July 29, 2019

The European Commission will be blocking five countries from accessing parts of the European Union’s financial markets — in a move ……Read On.

Ebola Crisis: Epidemic in DR Congo’s Goma ‘Inevitable’

July 27, 2019

The experts know what is happening in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as do the majority of those who ……Read On.

Recruitment of 20,000 Police to Begin ‘in Weeks’

July 26, 2019

The recruitment of 20,000 new police officers in England and Wales will begin within weeks, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ……Read On.

£32m of Precious Metals Stolen by Armed Men in Sophisticated Heist

July 26, 2019

Armed men disguised as police officers have stolen 750kg of precious metals in a sophisticated heist at a Brazilian airport. ……Read On.

Iran Denies that US Shot Down its Drone in the Strait of Hormuz

July 19, 2019

Iran on Friday denied that the United States took down one of their drones in the Strait of Hormuz, as ……Read On.

Iran ‘May Have Seized’ Oil Tanker that Went Off Radar at Weekend

July 17, 2019

Iran may have seized a small oil tanker travelling through the Strait of Hormuz after its tracker stopped transmitting its ……Read On.

Partial Lunar Eclipse: Moon’s Tribute 50 Years After Historic Apollo 11 Launch

July 17, 2019

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic launch, it was almost as if the moon was paying its own ……Read On.

Hunt Says UK and US are in Disagreement Over Iran Nuclear Deal

July 15, 2019

Jeremy Hunt has said the UK and the US are in disagreement over the nuclear deal with Iran. The foreign ……Read On.

Tensions Between Russia and Georgia are on the Rise Again: Here’s Why it Matters

July 11, 2019

Tensions between Russia and its neighbor Georgia have been mounting in recent weeks amid a series of spats and sometimes ……Read On.

Erdogan Reportedly Said Turkey May Face ‘Serious Problems’ if the Central Bank is not Overhauled

July 10, 2019

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could face serious problems if its central bank is not completely overhauled after the dismissal ……Read On.

Working Abroad Could Boost Your Salary by More Than a Third

July 4, 2019

Young professionals who move abroad for work could see their earnings jump by more than a third, according to a ……Read On.

US Imposes Duties on Steel from Vietnam Originally Produced in South Korea, Taiwan

July 3, 2019

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it would impose duties of up to 456% on certain steel produced in ……Read On.

US-Iran Cyber Strike Marks a Military ‘Game Changer,’ Says Tech Expert

July 2, 2019

After the U.S. launched a cyber strike on Iran’s weapons systems last month, military warfare could increasingly look like a loss ……Read On.

Five Japanese Automakers Invest in SoftBank-Toyota Self-Drive Venture

June 28, 2019

Five Japanese automakers including Suzuki Motor and Mazda Motor on Friday said they would each invest 2% in the on-demand, self-driving car ……Read On.

A.I. is Changing the Workforce. Here’s What Businesses Can Do to Keep Up

June 28, 2019

Artificial intelligence is set to bring about new types of jobs and companies must ensure employees learn the relevant skills ……Read On.

Trump Calls India’s Tariff Hike ‘Unacceptable,’ Demands Its Withdrawal

June 27, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday asked India to withdraw retaliatory tariffs that New Delhi imposed this month, calling the duties “unacceptable”. India slapped higher ……Read On.

Russia Threatens Military Response to Any NATO Action Over Nuclear-Ready Missile

June 26, 2019

Moscow has said it will take “countervailing military measures” should NATO fulfil any threat related to Russia’s nuclear-ready cruise missile ……Read On.

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says US-China Trade Deal is 90% Complete

June 26, 2019

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC that the U.S. and China were almost there on a trade deal. “We were ……Read On.

Israel Folau: Australian Rugby Star’s New Fundraiser Earning $1,000 a Minute

June 25, 2019

Israel Folau has found another way to raise funds for his legal battle against Rugby Australia after his GoFundMe page ……Read On.

Iran Says It Will Break The Uranium Stockpile Limit Agreed Upon Within 10 Days

June 17, 2019

Iran is ramping up enrichment of low-grade uranium and will pass the limit it is allowed to stockpile under the nuclear ……Read On.

Breaking News: Ousted Egyptian President Morsi Dies In Court

June 17, 2019

Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi died on Monday in a Cairo hospital, after fainting during a session in court, judicial ……Read On.

US Says Video Shows Iran Removing Unexploded mine from Oil Tanker

June 14, 2019

The US military has released video it says shows Iran’s Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from one of the ……Read On.

Huawei Exec: We Need More Time To Become The World’s Top Phone Maker

June 11, 2019

A woman cycles past a Huawei store in Shenyang, China. Stringer | Reuters China’s Huawei Technologies will need more time ……Read On.

New York, London and Paris Remain The World’s Most Competitive Cities…

June 11, 2019

New York, London and Paris continue to dominate as the world’s top three most competitive cities. But their prime positions ……Read On.

US Demands Social Media Info From Visa Applicants

June 3, 2019

Nearly all applicants for US visas will have to submit their social media details under newly adopted rules. The State ……Read On.

Israel Faces New Elections After Netanyahu Fails to Build Coalition

May 30, 2019

Israel will hold new national elections in late summer after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to put together a coalition ……Read On.

The City Where Almost 700 People Have Been Infected With HIV

May 30, 2019

In a small farming community in southern Pakistan, villagers will no longer shake Hazar Khan Seelro’s hand. Five people in ……Read On.

China Says US Trade Provocations Are ‘Naked Economic Terrorism’

May 30, 2019

President Donald Trump (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together at the Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, ……Read On.

Why Huawei’s Google Woes Worry Africa

May 27, 2019

Google’s decision to withhold its Android software from Huawei is being seen as the beginning of a technology cold war ……Read On.

Brussels Braces for Results as EU Elections Enter Final Day

May 26, 2019

Citizens across 28 European nations have been voting for new representatives at the European Parliament — in an election that ……Read On.

Kenyan Author And Gay Rights Activist Binyavanga Wainaina Dies at 48

May 24, 2019

Renowned Kenyan author and gay rights activist Binyavanga Wainaina has died, a friend with direct knowledge told CNN. He was ……Read On.

Air China Reportedly Asks Boeing for Compensation Over Aircraft Grounding

May 22, 2019

Air China has formally asked Boeing for compensation over the grounding of its 737 MAX aircraft and delayed deliveries of its orders, the state TV ……Read On.

Oxford University Promises Admissions ‘Sea Change’ to Take in Poorer Students

May 21, 2019

Bright youngsters whose disadvantaged backgrounds would normally rule them out of a prestigious higher education place are being targeted by ……Read On.

Ryanair CEO Wants Boeing to Pay for 737 Max Delivery Delays

May 21, 2019

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary told CNBC on Monday he is confident that Boeing’s grounded 737 Maxes will resume flights this summer. But ……Read On.

Austrian F1 Legend Niki Lauda Dies at 70

May 21, 2019

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. The legendary Austrian, one of the ……Read On.

Political Risks Likely Supporting Oil Prices, But in a Short Term, JP Morgan Says

May 20, 2019

Oil prices jumped on Monday after Saudi Arabia indicated a possible rollover of output curbs amid political supply risks, but that support is ……Read On.

British People Get Drunk More Often Than Anyone Else, Survey Finds

May 17, 2019

British people get drunk more than any other nationality, according to a new global survey. The results of the 2019 ……Read On.

Chinese Cargo Plane Arrives in Venezuela

May 14, 2019

A Chinese cargo plane arrived in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Monday, the Venezuelan Ministry of Communication has told ……Read On.

China is Raising Tariffs on $60 Billion of US Goods Starting June 1

May 14, 2019

China will raise tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods in retaliation for the U.S. decision to hike duties on ……Read On.

Saudi Arabia Says two Saudi Oil Tankers Attacked Near UAE Waters

May 13, 2019

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a “sabotage attack” off the coast ……Read On.

Pua Magasiva, ‘Power Rangers’ Actor, Dies Aged 38

May 12, 2019

New Zealand actor Pua Magasiva, best known for his role in “Power Rangers” and as a long-running star of the ……Read On.

Iran Says it Wants to Put Nuclear Deal ‘Back on Track’

May 9, 2019

Iran wants to bring the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers “back on track,” the Islamic Republic’s Atomic Energy Organization ……Read On.

South Africa Election: ANC Leads as Votes Counted

May 9, 2019

Votes are being counted in South Africa’s general election, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hoping to prevent a slide in support ……Read On.

Chinese Markets Plunge More than 5% as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate

May 7, 2019

Stocks in China plummeted on Monday following a re-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions as President Donald Trump declared an impending increase in tariffs ……Read On.

Congratulations Pour in After Royal Birth

May 7, 2019

Prince Harry says he and Meghan are “absolutely thrilled” Congratulations have poured in from around the world following the birth ……Read On.

China’s Xi Jinping Causes Alarm with Mass Student Trips to the Country

May 6, 2019

An unremarkable Communist Party directive has sparked painful memories of past trauma for millions of people across China, with many ……Read On.

US Sends Aircraft Carrier to ‘Warn Iran’

May 6, 2019

The US has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Middle East to send a “clear and unmistakable message” to Iran. ……Read On.

The Little Known Tragedy of the Sri Lanka Easter Attack

May 6, 2019

The first church Mohammed Nasar Mohammed Azar tried to blow up had already finished its service by the time he ……Read On.

Save the Children out of Aid Money to Help Mozambique Recover from Monster Cyclones

May 4, 2019

International charity Save the Children says it is running out of money to help thousands of survivors in cyclone-weary Mozambique ……Read On.