News Archives for World - 2020-05-04

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World

Europe stirs back to life as lockdowns ease

With their death and infection rates slowing and their economies in ruins, some of Europe's biggest countries decid

Published 04 May, 2020 10:17pm

World

EU spearheads $8 billion virus fundraiser

Some wealthy American individuals did take part, and pop star Madonna's million-dollar contribution was feted by EU

Published 04 May, 2020 10:15pm

Africa

UN criticises Burkina forces after violence at refugee camp

Refugees accused of complicity with the gunmen were told to leave the camp within 72 hours "or face death". Th

Published 04 May, 2020 10:14pm

Europe

Funds raised for virus vaccine 'powerful' show of solidarity: WHO

"This is an opportunity for the world to come together to confront a common threat, but also to forge a common futu

Published 04 May, 2020 10:11pm

World

In historic first, US Supreme Court broadcasts live

The first live broadcast went off largely without a hitch, albeit with the odd moment of silence and some backgroun

Published 04 May, 2020 10:10pm

World

Argentina creditors say debt offer imposes excessive losses

A spokesman said the groups each represent about 100 bondholders, and hold about 60 percent of the country's debt.

Published 04 May, 2020 10:09pm

World

France coronavirus toll tops 25,000 after 306 new deaths

Over the last 24 hours, 306 people died from COVID-19, double the figure of 135 from the day earlier. PARIS:

Published 04 May, 2020 10:08pm

World

Virus detectives tracking COVID-19 to its genetic origins

In France, a cluster of cases was discovered in late January. Aicha's husband Jacques, a doctor, said she had

Published 04 May, 2020 10:05pm

World

US Senate returns under new virus crisis guidance

While the 100-seat Senate convenes at 3:00 pm (1900 GMT) for its first full session since March 25, the larger, 435

Published 04 May, 2020 10:05pm

World

WHO says got no proof from US on 'speculative' Wuhan lab virus claims

The US president that the new coronavirus originated in a lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan. GENEVA: The World

Published 04 May, 2020 10:04pm

World

US warns of 'consequences' if China abandons trade deal

US, China in January signed an agreement to end a nearly two year-long trade war. The agreement included a com

Published 04 May, 2020 04:49pm

Europe

Russian COVID-19 cases surpass 145,000

The death toll from the pandemic in Russia has increased by 76 to 1,356, while 18,095 people have recovered includi

Published 04 May, 2020 04:35pm

World

NATO appoints Pontecorvo as new representative for Afghanistan

Ambassador Pontecorvo will take up his post on June 1, 2020. Pontecorvo brings a long-standing diplomatic expe

Published 04 May, 2020 03:25pm

World

Europe emerges from lockdown as global virus cases top 3.5 million

Around 248,000 people have died since the coronavirus emerged in China late last year and swept across the globe.

Published 04 May, 2020 11:58am

World

Japan extends virus state of emergency until May 31

Japan's virus outbreak remains comparatively small compared to those seen in parts of Europe and the United States,

Published 04 May, 2020 11:51am

World

Trump relaunches campaign with vaccine promise, vision of 'incredible' future

Trump faces criticism for his bruising, divisive style during a time of national calamity. He is also accused

Published 04 May, 2020 11:49am

World

UK PM readies plan to ease lockdown with new office guidance

New guidance drawn up with company bosses and trade unions suggests office workers will be encouraged to stay at ho

Published 04 May, 2020 11:47am

World

Coronavirus cases in Russia soar past 145,000

Health officials reported 10,581 new infections over the last 24 hours, only 52 less than Sunday's record, and brin

Published 04 May, 2020 11:44am

World

Expo 2020 Dubai postponed by one year to Oct 2021

The delay "also allows the World Expo to focus on a collective desire for new thinking to identify solutions to som

Published 04 May, 2020 11:36am

World

Masks mandatory on Spain public transport as easing begins

The number of new cases fell to 545, the lowest figure since the country shut down on March 14 to slow the spread o

Published 04 May, 2020 11:33am

World

Pompeo says 'significant' evidence that new coronavirus emerged from Chinese lab

There is a significant amount of evidence that this came from that laboratory in Wuhan,” Pompeo told ABC’s “This Wee

Published 04 May, 2020 07:02am

World

Global coronavirus cases surpass 3.5 million amid underreporting fears

North America and European countries, where growth rates are easing, still accounted for most of the new infections

Published 04 May, 2020 05:59am

World

'American magic' will spur US economic recovery, says Warren Buffett

Billionaire investor Warren Buffet said Saturday he's confident the US economy will bounce back from its pummeling by the coronavirus pandemic because "American magic has always prevailed."