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North Korean media silent on Kim's whereabouts as speculation on health rages
Published On: April 22, 2020 06:56 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, April 22: North Korean state media made no mention on Wednesday of new appearances by leader Kim Jong Un, a day after intense international speculation over his health was sparked by his absence from a major celebration last week.
UK COVID-19 death toll is far higher than the daily figure, data suggests
Published On: April 21, 2020 07:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, April 21: The true extent of Britain’s COVID-19 death toll was more than 40% higher than the government’s daily figures indicated as of April 10, according to data that put the country on track to become among the worst-hit in Europe.
Coronavirus very likely of animal origin, no sign of lab manipulation: WHO
Published On: April 21, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA, April 21: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that all available evidence suggests the novel coronavirus originated in animals in China late last year and was not manipulated or produced in a laboratory.
Germany cancels Oktoberfest beer festival due to coronavirus
Published On: April 21, 2020 06:21 PM NPT By: Reuters
Germany’s Oktoberfest, the world’s largest folk festival, where revellers from all over the world gather to swig large quantities of beer, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, the southern state of Bavaria said on Tuesday.
Special Report: India's migrant workers fall through cracks in coronavirus lockdown
Published On: April 21, 2020 04:08 PM NPT By: Reuters
JUGYAI, INDIA, April 21: Most days, you can find Dayaram Kushwaha and his wife, Gyanvati, hauling bricks for stonemasons in a booming northern suburb of New Delhi. They bring their 5-year-old son, who plays in the dirt while they work.
Global hunger could double due to COVID-19 blow: U.N.
Published On: April 21, 2020 04:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA, April 21:The number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million due to the economic fallout of COVID-19, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.
Explainer: What is a negative crude future and does it mean anything for consumers?
Published On: April 21, 2020 12:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, April 21: The price of a barrel of benchmark U.S. oil plunged below $0 a barrel on Monday for the first time in history, a troubling sign of an unprecedented global energy glut as the coronavirus pandemic halts travel and curbs economic activity.
Trump says he will suspend all immigration into U.S. over coronavirus
Published On: April 21, 2020 11:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, April 21: President Donald Trump said on Monday he will suspend all immigration into the United States temporarily through an executive order in response to the coronavirus outbreak and to protect American jobs.
South Korea says North Korean leader Kim not gravely ill
Published On: April 21, 2020 11:53 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, April 21: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was not gravely ill, two South Korean government sources said on Tuesday, following reports he had undergone a cardiovascular procedure and was now in “grave danger”.
Muted celebrations as Queen Elizabeth turns 94
Published On: April 21, 2020 11:46 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, April 21: Britain’s record-breaking Queen Elizabeth turns 94 on Tuesday but the coronavirus lockdown means there will be little fanfare to mark the occasion.
Oil prices bounce back, U.S. crude futures trade above zero
Published On: April 21, 2020 09:17 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, April 21: Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday, with U.S. crude turning positive after trading below $0 for the first time ever, but gains were capped amid unresolved concerns about how the market can cope with fuel demand decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain's confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 200,000: health ministry
Published On: April 20, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
MADRID, April 20: The number of people diagnosed with the new coronavirus in Spain has surpassed the 200,000 thresholds, the country’s health ministry said on Monday.
New Zealand extends lockdown by a week, to ease measures on April 27
Published On: April 20, 2020 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
WELLINGTON, April 20: New Zealand will extend the lockdown measures in place to beat the coronavirus by a week, after which it will move to a lower level of restrictions, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.
China's agriculture faces key disease challenges this year
Published On: April 20, 2020 10:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, April 20: China’s farm production and market operations face grave challenges this year as it grapples with the double threats of imported coronavirus cases and African swine fever, an official of the agriculture ministry said on Monday.
Who's Who of pop culture unites for 'One World' coronavirus special
Published On: April 19, 2020 10:12 PM NPT By: Reuters
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Beyonce and Oprah Winfrey on Saturday headlined a special broadcast of music, comedy and personal stories celebrating those around the world on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
India's Maharashtra state allows some economic activity as national coronavirus cases top 15,000
Published On: April 19, 2020 05:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, April 19: India’s Maharashtra state, the country’s largest regional economy, will allow a limited number of sectors to resume business on Monday, after a weeks-long shutdown to slow the spread of coronavirus left millions out of work.
Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases
Published On: April 19, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, April 19: Russia on Sunday reported a record rise of 6,060 new coronavirus cases over the previous 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 42,853, the Russian coronavirus crisis response center said.
Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions 30 days to control coronavirus spread
Published On: April 19, 2020 11:37 AM NPT By: Reuters
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, April 19: Canada and the United States have agreed to extend border restrictions for another 30 days to help control the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday.
Spain's PM to seek longer but more flexible lockdown
Published On: April 19, 2020 07:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
MADRID , April 19: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday he would ask parliament for a 15-day extension until May 9 of the lockdown imposed in one of the world’s worst coronavirus’ outbreaks, but said the restrictions would be more flexible.
Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak
Published On: April 19, 2020 06:40 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, April 19: U.S. President Donald Trump warned China on Saturday that it should face consequences if it was “knowingly responsible” for the coronavirus pandemic, as he ratcheted up criticism of Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
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