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World - 2021-04-09

USA

Mexico posts more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases and 874 more deaths

The government says the real case numbers are likely significantly higher, and separate data published recently by the health ministry suggested the actual coronavirus death toll may be at least 60pc above the confirmed figure.

Updated 10 Apr, 2021 12:46am

USA

White House says China's moves around Taiwan 'potentially destabilizing'

"We have ... clearly - publicly, privately - expressed our concerns, our growing concerns, about China's aggression toward Taiwan," White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters.

Updated 10 Apr, 2021 12:11am

Pfizer, BioNTech seek U.S. emergency nod for COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents

Whether COVID-19 vaccines work and are safe to use on children is one of the big questions drugmakers are trying to answer.

Updated 10 Apr, 2021 12:11am

J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots

Nearly 5 million people in the United States had received J&J's vaccine as of Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Updated 10 Apr, 2021 12:11am

Europe

Turkey logs 55,791 new COVID-19 cases, just below record high: health ministry

Cases have soared since the government eased measures to curb the pandemic in early March, and daily cases rose to a record high of 55,941 on Thursday.

Updated 10 Apr, 2021 12:11am

Europe

Italy eases COVID-19 curbs as infections decline, but deaths still high

The health system remains under acute strain and intensive care unit occupancy is still above the critical threshold, the ISS said, and daily deaths continue to pile up.

Updated 10 Apr, 2021 12:11am

USA

US producer inflation firms in March as prices increase broadly

Producer price index increases 1.0% in March.
PPI accelerates 4.2% year-on-year.
Core PPI rises 0.6%; advances 3.1% year-on-year.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:52pm

Europe

WHO chief laments 'shocking imbalance' in COVID-19 shot distribution

More than 700 million jabs have been administered worldwide against the disease, but 87% have gone to high income or upper middle-income countries, with low income countries receiving just 0.2%, he said.
"On average in high-income countries, almost one in four people has received a COVID-19 vaccine. In low-income countries, it's one in more than 500," Tedros told a briefing.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:50pm

USA

Wholesale February inventories revised slightly up

That suggests inventory investment could contribute to GDP growth in the first quarter. Inventories increased 2.0% in February from a year earlier. Sales at wholesalers fell 0.8% after accelerating 4.4% in January.
At February's sales pace it would take wholesalers 1.27 months to clear shelves, up from 1.25 months in January.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:47pm

USA

Canada posts blockbuster job gain in March, but new lockdowns set to weigh

Statistics Canada said the country added 303,100 jobs in March, triple analyst expectations of 100,000, as a number of industries continued to recover from December and January shutdowns.
"This is another strong jobs report," said Ryan Brecht, a senior economist at Action Economics. "However, the outlook for April activity has been dented by the return of regional lockdowns."

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:45pm

Europe

Dutch earmark $400mn for green hydrogen development

Green hydrogen is extracted from water via electrolysis powered by renewable energy, theoretically releasing no carbon emissions either in its production or consumption.
A sum of 3.7 billion euros from the fund was earmarked on Friday for infrastructure spending and for funding research in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:39pm

Europe

J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots, AstraZeneca probe grows

EMA says no causal link yet of blood clots to either vaccine.
Four cases of blood clots in recipients of J&J shots.
J&J says working with regulators to assess data on its vaccine.
Probe of AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots already ongoing.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:29pm

Europe

German Chancellor Merkel mourns Britain's Prince Philip

"The death of Prince Philip fills me with great sorrow," she said in a statement posted by her spokeswoman on Twitter. "His friendship to Germany, his straightforwardness and his sense of duty will not be forgotten," she added.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:27pm

USA

Biden's first budget marks sharp change from Trump years

The $1.5 trillion budget, reflecting an 8% increase in base funding from the current year, would invest billions more in public transportation and environmental clean-ups, slash funding for a border wall and expand funding for background checks on gun sales, each goal clashing with the prior administration.
Biden would increase spending by $14 billion across agencies to deal with the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, a shift from the Trump administration's dismissal of climate science.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:12pm

USA

Biden calls for funding to probe white supremacist beliefs at US immigration agencies

The Biden administration is asking Congress to increase the funding level for workforce oversight offices within US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to $470 million, a 22% increase over the current level.
It was not immediately clear whether any specific incidents sparked the call for funding to battle white supremacy at CBP and ICE.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:10pm

USA

Canada adds 303,100 jobs in March, unemployment rate falls to 7.5pc

Employment in the goods-producing sector increased by 43,200 jobs, while service sector jobs rose by 260,000. Part-time employment rose by 128,000, with 175,000 new full-time positions.
"Clearly the economy was much more open than many believed and I do think the very mild weather contributed to this very robust comeback," said Doug Porter, chief economist at BMO Capital Markets.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:30pm

USA

Brazil March inflation 6.1pc, highest since 2016

The annual rate of consumer inflation rose to 6.10% from 5.20% in February, statistics agency IBGE said, slightly below the 6.20% median forecast in a Reuters poll of economists but the highest since December 2016.
The central bank's year-end goal is 3.75%, with a 1.5 percentage point margin of error on either side. These figures show inflation is well above even the 5.25% upper limit of that range.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:27pm

Europe

Europe's vaccine drive set to pick up as 100 millionth dose delivered

A total of 104 million doses have been sent to countries in the European Union and European Economic Area, working out at 27.7 doses per 100 inhabitants, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said.
That compared to 82 million doses that have been administered to date, according to figures showing an increase in the number of doses available to inject into the arms of Europeans.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:18pm

Europe

World reacts to death of Britain's Prince Philip

"We remember the Duke ... above all for his steadfast support for Her Majesty the Queen, not just as her consort, by her side, every day of her reign, but as her husband, has strength and stay of more than 70 years. And it is to Her Majesty, and her family, that our nation's thoughts must turn today."
"The United Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public servant in Prince Philip."

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:04pm

Europe

Greece limits use of AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 30

Europe's medicines regulator said this week it found rare cases of blood clots among some adult recipients of the shot, although the vaccine's advantages still outweighed its risks.
Greece has reported 288,230 cases of COVID-19 and a total of 8,680 deaths. It has administered 378,997 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine so far and ordered another 1.35 million doses.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:02pm

Europe

Mourinho halts news conference to express condolences to British royal family

"I want to express my condolences to the Royal family," Mourinho told reporters ahead of Sunday's Premier League home game against Manchester United.
"I have only positive feelings for the meaning of the family. I feel very sorry. But unfortunately is life and we have to keep going."

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:58pm

Europe

Russian military buildup raises stakes as fighting in Ukraine intensifies

Tanks are parked in columns beside the railway, which runs parallel to the M4 highway. Military trucks rumble past, heading toward the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, close to the border.
Moscow denies it is part of the conflict in eastern Ukraine and says it provides only humanitarian and political support to the separatists.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:53pm

Europe

Madrid residents snub AstraZeneca shots amid shifting safety guidance

Spain introduced the restriction on Wednesday after the European Medicines Agency reported a link between the shots and a rare form of brain blood clots affecting roughly one in every 100,000 people under 60 vaccinated.
As of Thursday night, only around 45% of people had confirmed their vaccine appointments for Friday, he added.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:51pm

Europe

Parties to Iran nuclear talks see progress despite clash on sanctions

Negotiations continue next week, expected to drag on.
All sides have 'narrowed differences' - Chinese envoy.
Iranian officials want all Trump-era sanctions lifted.
US has said it is prepared to lift nuclear ones.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:45pm

Europe

Norway wealth fund should invest in fewer companies, government says

To cut number of firms in reference index by up to 30%.
Says easier to follow up companies with fewer companies in.
To exclude new emerging markets for now, including Saudi.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:43pm

Middle East

Russia, China say Iran talks to resume next week, see progress

Envoys from China and Russia to the Iran nuclear talks said on Friday there had been progress in efforts to bring Iran and the United States back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal and that all sides would reconvene next week.
Neither the United States nor Iran expect fast breakthroughs in the talks that began in Vienna on Tuesday, with European and other diplomats acting as intermediaries because Iran rejects face-to-face talks for now.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:32pm

Europe

France opts for mRNA vaccines for second coronavirus shot

The French decision came after European drug regulators said on Wednesday there was a possible link between AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot and a very small number of cases of rare blood clots.
"This is a logical choice and one of security," Dominique Le Guludec, the head of the HAS, told reporters.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:24pm

Europe

Brexit hits Portugal-UK trade in February, global trade gap shrinks

The value of goods brought in from Britain fell 56%, compared to a drop of just 10.3% in imports from 27 European Union countries.
The UK left the European Union's single market at the end of last year, raising barriers to trade. That final split followed more than four years of wrangling over its terms of exit from the EU.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:17pm

South Asia

India's COVID-19 infections, deaths surge as migrants start to flee cities

India's new daily infections highest globally.
Caseload at 13.06 mln, third-highest in the world.
Deaths across the country up by 780, most since mid-Oct.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:15pm

Europe

Germany's Scholz calls for national approach to combatting COVID-19

"It makes good sense to regulate this uniformly for the whole of Germany, because then there will be clarity and transparency".
"In this regard, it is a necessary, real step forward if we expand the infection (protection) law to include a regulation for exactly these cases."

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:14pm

Europe

Serbia considers mandatory vaccination of health workers

"We cannot be in a situation where we have a healthcare worker infected and then ask if he or she had been vaccinated," Loncar told Reuters, adding that the government could discuss the proposal within a few days.
Around 2.7 million of Serbia's 7 million population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the eighth highest proportion globally.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:09pm

Europe

French far-right politician Marine Le Pen to stand in 2022 election

"I am once again standing as a presidential candidate, before you," Le Pen, who heads up the far-right Rassemblement National party, told a news conference.
Nevertheless, concerns about his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and worries about terrorism, immigration and violent crime, have dented Macron's standing.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:07pm

Europe

Polish court postpones sitting on foreign currency loans

The court also said it was waiting for a ruling of the European Union Court of Justice on the issue, which is scheduled for April 29. The sitting was also being postponed due to safety concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it said.
The sitting of the Polish Supreme Court was expected to clarify issues including what banks can claim from clients if a mortgage contract is cancelled.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:00pm

Europe

G20 to look for ways to ensure sustainable financing to manage pandemics

"The High-Level Independent Panel on Financing the Global Commons for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (...) will consider practicable solutions to ensure sustainable financing for pandemic prevention, surveillance, preparedness, and response", Ignazio Visco said at a World Bank event.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:56pm

Europe

EU reviews J&J COVID-19 vaccine for blood clots, expands AstraZeneca probe

Four serious cases of rare blood clots with low platelets, one of which was fatal, have been reported after inoculation with J&J's vaccine from its Janssen unit, the European Medicines Agency said, adding five cases of capillary leak syndrome linked to AstraZeneca's vaccine were reported.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:54pm

South Asia

All Trump sanctions were against Iran nuclear deal and must be removed: Zarif

"All Trump sanctions were anti-JCPOA (the nuclear accord) & must be removed-w/o distinction between arbitrary designations," Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Twitter.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

USA

Biden Administration's withdrawal plan complicated by targeted Taliban attacks on covert U.S base in Afghanistan

In one of the most significant recent attacks against American forces in Afghanistan, sources have revealed that the Taliban targeted one of the most heavily guarded bases in the country late last month.
Top US officials have convened at an unusually high rate over the past month to discuss what to do in Afghanistan but have been unable to reach a consensus.

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 06:28pm

Europe

Spain cuts 2021 growth forecast to 6.5pc after first-quarter contraction

Previous estimate ranged from 7.2% to 9.8% growth.
Tourism-dependent Spain affected especially hard by pandemic.
Third wave of COVID-19 hit in first two months of year.
January snowstorm also disrupted activity.
PM Sanchez to present economic recovery plan on Wednesday.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:39pm

Africa

Cambodia sees daily record COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 continues to threaten us. Please continue to be vigilant by practicing hygiene, keep social distancing, do not leave your house unnecessarily.
Prime Minister Hun Sen last week said health workers should prepare to treat people with mild cases at home as the country's health system may not have sufficient capacity to handle more patients.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:36pm

Europe

Paris hospitals brace for COVID-19 third wave peak around April 20

They also estimated there would be just under 2,000 COVID-19 patients in hospital intensive care units in the Paris region around that peak, versus 1,723 as of Thursday.
"The central assumption is for the second wave to peak around April 20, when, in the greater Paris region, we would have slightly less than 2,000 patients in intensive care", he said.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:34pm

Europe

Norwegian PM fined by police over coronavirus rules violation

The matter came to light in a report by Norway's public broadcaster NRK, which triggered the police investigation.
"I'd like to say again that I'm sorry for breaking the coronavirus rules," she told Norway's TV2 News.
"I will accept the fine, and pay it."

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:32pm

Europe

British Prime Minister Johnson reacts to death of Prince Philip

"It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99.
"Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth and around the world.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:31pm

Europe

Ukrainian president expected to meet France's Macron next week

The two leaders would discuss the build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine's border, ambassador Etienne de Poncins was quoted as saying.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:28pm

USA

US Rep. Kinzinger calls on fellow Republican Gaetz to resign

"Matt Gaetz needs to resign," Kinzinger, an outspoken critic of Trump, said in a Twitter post on Thursday night.
Kinzinger is the first Republican member of Congress to call on Gaetz, a congressman from Florida, to step down.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:25pm

Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip dead age 99

The pair married in Westminster Abbey in London in 1947.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 04:21pm

Prince Philip: full statement from Buckingham Palace

"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 04:20pm

Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has died aged 99

The Royal family issued a statement saying his Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle
Philip spent most of his final years out of the spotlight, staying primarily at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk

Published 09 Apr, 2021 04:11pm

Largest Czech COVID vaccination centre open but waiting for shots

On Friday, 1,000 state emergency personnel were set to get shots.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 03:46pm

French under-55s given AZ jab to get different 2nd dose

Experts say the theory is sound and, as with some other diseases, it could help convey effective immunity.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 03:01pm

Gunmen kill 11 Nigerian troops in central region: army

Last month, Benue state governor Samuel Ortom said he had escaped an attack by armed herders while travelling in a convoy.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:59pm

New cyclone barrels toward disaster-struck Indonesia

A hospital ship was also en route to help treat survivors in the region, where local medical clinics have been overwhelmed.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:54pm

Japan to release treated Fukushima water into sea: reports

The International Atomic Energy Agency has endorsed the proposal to release the treated Fukushima water.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:51pm

USA

U.S indicts Pakistan based human smuggling operation

The United States Department of Treasury has designated a Nowshera-based travel agency as a Transnational Criminal Organisation, and indicted its three associates as facilitators.
This global network of human smugglers charges an average of $20,000 per individual.

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 01:10pm

US, Philippine top diplomats express concerns over Chinese militia boats

In a phone call on Thursday, expressed their shared concerns about Chinese militia vessels in South China Sea.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:06pm

Gunman kills 1, injures 6 in shooting at Texas cabinet business

Eight people were slain at Atlanta-area spas, 10 people at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, and four people, including a 9-year-old boy at a real estate office in Orange, California.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:54am

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 25,464

The reported death toll rose by 296 to 78,003, the tally showed.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:52am

India reports a record 131,968 new COVID-19 infections

Deaths rose by 780 to a total of 167,642.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:29am

Thailand reports 559 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death

The new cases took the total number of infections to 30,869, with 96 deaths.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:17am

Italy could sign contract with Moderna for more vaccine doses

A spokeswoman for Prime Minister Mario Draghi was not immediately available for comment.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:10am

Johnson & Johnson set to begin India trial of its single-shot vaccine

The Indian Express newspaper reported on Friday.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:48am

Ex-president casts shadow over tight Ecuador election

Correa's protege, leftist candidate Andres Arauz is up against right-wing contender Guillermo Lasso in a race that is neck and neck, according to opinion polls.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:19am

Classic left-right choice in Ecuador election

If elected, Arauz could pardon Correa or seek a judicial review of the case against him.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:17am

Iraqi youth see little hope 18 years after Saddam's fall

Despite the country's oil wealth, the promise of a booming future has remained beyond grasp for most, especially those now coming of age.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:12am

Brazil Supreme Court backs Covid bans on religious gatherings

According to media reports, both men are vying for a court nomination from Bolsonaro when one of the STF judges retires in July.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:11am

Jordan marks muted centenary after palace crisis

But even before the palace crisis, plans for centenary celebrations were muted due to Covid-19.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:08am

Iran releases seized South Korean tanker: Seoul foreign ministry

Tehran said in February that all the crew except the captain would be allowed to leave the country as a humanitarian gesture, but most of them remained on board to maintain the ship.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:05am

Ex-secretary of state Pompeo to join Fox News

He was on the front lines of the Trump administration's standoff with China.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:03am

Polls open in Djibouti as veteran ruler Guelleh seeks fifth term

In 2018, seeking to become a trade and logistics hub, the country launched the first phase of what will be Africa's biggest free-trade zone, financed by China.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:59am

Belfast in turmoil as Brexit stokes tensions in Northern Ireland

Nationalist and unionist communities in Belfast are often separated by towering "peace walls" to guard against projectiles.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Biden attempts to tackle US gun violence 'epidemic'

Other measures include boosting support for agencies involved in tackling community violence and ordering the first comprehensive report on firearms trafficking in the United States since 2000.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:50am

US Justice Department seeks to modify oversight for Caribbean refinery

The modification to the consent decree is unrelated to the EPA's revocation of an expansion permit for the refinery last month, the agency said.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:47am

Australia doubles Pfizer vaccine order as clotting worries upend rollout

"They should have listened to the expert advice that was given to the government, and indeed to all governments, about not placing all our eggs in one basket".

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:30am

Hong Kong govt says it will delay receiving AstraZeneca vaccine

Health Secretary Sophia Chan, speaking at a meeting at the city's Legislative Council.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:27am

George Floyd died from ‘low level of oxygen’

MINNEAPOLIS: A respiratory expert testified on Thursday that George Floyd died from lack of oxygen and police ...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Yellen urges major economies to deploy ‘significant’ new spending

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday urged major economies to deploy “significant” new...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

UK businesses not sold on vaccine passport idea

LONDON: Britain’s retail and hospitality sectors have hit out the possibility of vaccine passports after Prime...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Turkey and EU blame each other in ‘sofagate’ scandal

ISTANBUL: Turkey and the EU blamed each other on Thursday for seating arrangements that left European Commission...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Uganda, Egypt ink security deal

KAMPALA: Uganda’s defence ministry said Thursday it had signed an intelligence-sharing agreement with its Egyptian...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

US border apprehensions soar 70pc

WASHINGTON: Apprehensions of undocumented migrants on the US border with Mexico soared 70 percent in March to...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Twitter spotlights Asia democracy movements with #MilkTeaAlliance emoji

HONG KONG: Twitter has launched an emoji to spotlight the “#MilkTeaAlliance” online protest movement that has...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Israel says will not cooperate with ICC war crimes probe

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday said it had formally decided not to cooperate with an International Criminal...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Singapore PM-in-waiting bows out

SINGAPORE: A prominent Singapore minister stepped aside on Thursday as the successor to the premier, in a shock move...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Sri Lanka arrests ‘Mrs World’ over assault

COLOMBO: Colombo police on Thursday arrested the current “Mrs World” on charges of assault over an on-stage...

Published 09 Apr, 2021 04:51am

France hits target of 10m jabs

NOGENT-SUR-MARNE, (France): France has given a first jab of a vaccine against Covid-19 to 10 million people, Prime...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

India suffers vaccine shortages as virus surges

MUMBAI: Vaccination centres in parts of India turned people away on Thursday and large parts of the country...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

Iran Covid cases hit 2m in ‘meteoric’ rise

TEHRAN: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran passed the two-million mark Thursday, while the daily...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

New AZ setbacks as nations scramble for vaccines

LONDON: The fallout over the AstraZeneca jab persisted Thursday with several countries halting its use among younger...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

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