News Archives for World - 2020-03-27

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World

IMF's Georgieva tells - No way to get to strong recovery without containment

She warned against stepping away from containment efforts too soon, adding, "There is no way to come to a strong re

Published 27 Mar, 2020 08:25pm

Europe

France extends coronavirus lockdown by two weeks to April 15

After these first 10 days of confinement, it is clear that we are just at the beginning of this epidemic wave. It h

Published 27 Mar, 2020 08:05pm

World

US House aims to push through $2trn coronavirus bill as holdout insists on formal vote

Thomas Massie wrote on Twitter that he did not like that idea and would try to force the chamber to hold a formal,

Published 27 Mar, 2020 07:55pm

World

New York could see apex of hospital demand in 21 days, governor says

Cuomo, speaking against a backdrop of makeshift hospital beds at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan

Published 27 Mar, 2020 07:45pm

World

Mexico president's approval rating below 50pc for first time-poll

The poll, which is conducted for the newspaper, showed Lopez Obrador's rating had dropped to 49.6pc from 50.1pc a d

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:09pm

Europe

Italy has yet to hit coronavirus peak, lockdown set to be extended

Franco Locatelli, who heads the council which advises the government on health matters, told reporters this deadlin

Updated 27 Mar, 2020 03:41pm

World

Parts of US will need longer-term focus on coronavirus containment, Pence says

Let me be very clear, there is going to be areas of the country where we need to continue to lean into mitigation e

Published 27 Mar, 2020 03:10pm

Europe

French Finance minister says companies can't ask for help and hand out dividends

Employment Minister Muriel Penicaud said the French government will ask companies in which the state has a stake no

Published 27 Mar, 2020 03:08pm

Asia

Philippine records 9 new coronavirus deaths, 96 new infections

It also reported 96 new confirmed cases, the highest daily increase, bringing the tally to 803. MANILA: The P

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:52pm

Asia

US increases support for Taiwan, China threatens to strike back

China claims democratic and separately ruled Taiwan as its own territory, and regularly describes Taiwan as the mos

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:43pm

Europe

Russian PM urges all citizens to stay at home, calls for tougher measures

The number of cases in Russia surpassed 1,000 on Friday, a third daily record rise in a row, and Mishustin said tou

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:39pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 130 new coronavirus cases

The number of deaths from the virus outbreak rose to 26, the health ministry said. Earlier on Friday, Malaysia

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:32pm

Asia

Malaysia announces $58-bn stimulus package to cushion impact of coronavirus

The number of confirmed infections in Malaysia has doubled this week to over 2,000, the highest in Southeast Asia,

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:50am

Middle East

Iran says coronavirus death toll rises to 2,378

"In the past 24 hours, we've had 2,926 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections across the country," health minis

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:47am

Europe

German upper house approves virus rescue package

Already passed by lower house MPs on Wednesday, the package is now expected to kick in from April 1. The feder

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:45am

Europe

Prince Harry and Meghan now based in California: report

"The borders were closing and flights were stopping. They had to get out." Kensington Palace, the couple's off

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:43am

Europe

Hungary PM imposes lockdown, sees coronavirus peak by July

The government, which along with the central bank has already taken steps to shore up growth, will present a post-o

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:42am

Europe

International tourism to plunge up to 30pc due to virus: UN

It was revising lower a previous forecast of a 1.0-3.0 percent drop. MADRID: The number of international tour

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:41am

Europe

Spain death toll hits 4,858 as 769 die in 24 hours

Health ministry figures showed the number of deaths reaching 4,858, while cases jumped to 64,059. MADRID: The

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:39am

Africa

AU chief in quarantine after staffer positive for coronavirus

The AU source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Faki had been in contact with the patient.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:37am

Asia

Afghan govt unveils negotiating team for Taliban talks

The move is a crucial step in bringing the warring parties to the table and getting a floundering, US-led peace pro

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:33am

Asia

Asia virus latest: China bans foreigners, markets up on stimulus

Foreigners are banned from entering China, while non-nationals with valid visas and resident permits. The city

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:31am

World

British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

He says he is self-isolating but will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as they fight

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:30am

Asia

Hong Kong leader bans public gatherings of more than four people

The measures would be in place for 14 days starting from March 29. Other regulations to be implemented included req

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:30am

Asia

South Koreans told to stay isolated, checks tightened on arrivals from US

South Korea reported 91 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking its tally to 9,332, the Korea Centers for Disease C

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:26am

World

British PM Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. LONDON: British Pr

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:24am

Europe

Spain's coronavirus death toll rises by 769 overnight to 4,858

The total number of those infected rose to 64,059 from 56,188 on Thursday. MADRID: Spain's coronavirus death

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:22am

Europe

UK to pay pensions and social security of furloughed staff

The Chancellor will announce that the government will cover the costs of employer national insurance and pension co

Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:09am

World

German consumer morale at lowest since 2009

German consumer confidence has hit its lowest level since the last global economic crisis, a key survey found Thursday, as Europe's top economy braces for the impact of COVID-19.