IMF sees a decade of no growth in Latin America
IMF said the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, combined with other problems in recent years, meant Latin America and the Caribbean would likely see ‘no growth’ in the decade from 2015 to 2025.
UN: At least 300,000 Africans may die with COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic will likely kill at least 300,000 Africans and risks pushing 29 million into extreme poverty, the UN agency in Africa says.
Philippines’ Duterte Threatens Martial Law-Like Virus Crackdown
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pix) has threatened a martial law-like crackdown to stop people flouting a virus lockdown in the nation’s capital.
Australia to Keep COVID-19 Curbs
Australia will retain COVID-19 curbs on public movement for at least four more weeks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday.
WHO: Europe Still in Center of Coronavirus Storm
"We remain in the eye of the storm," WHO regional director for Europe, Hans Kluge, told a news conference, noting that about half of worldwide confirmed cases were in Europe.
Russia Releases Footage of Plane on Fire
After releasing new footage, authorities in Russia charged the captain of the plane with negligence after it was hit by lightning and set on fire.
China: WHO Found No Proof Coronavirus Was Made in Lab
China says WHO has said there is no evidence that the coronavirus that has infected more than 2 million people globally was made in a lab.
Relief checks issued with Trump printed name on
The US Treasury Department has ordered to print the name of Trump on relief checks the government will send to 70 million Americans.
Greece Transfers First Group of Young Refugees to EU Countries
Greece transferred a dozen unaccompanied children from overcrowded migrant camps to Luxembourg on Wednesday, the first of more than 1,000 relocations that are being expedited amid concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on vulnerable groups.
Daesh Launches Attack on Iraqi Base in Anbar
Members of the Daesh terror group on Wednesday launched an attack against an Iraqi military base in the western Anbar province, a military officer said.