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World - 2020-07-09

WHO launches global pandemic response probe

It said the investigation should probe "the actions of WHO and their time-lines pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic".

Published 09 Jul, 2020 11:52pm

USA

Biden unveils $700 billion economic recovery plan

Biden's plan relies on what the campaign described as the "full power of the federal government to bolster American industrial and technological strength."

Published 09 Jul, 2020 09:20pm

USA

Pandemic could push 45 million in Latin America into poverty: UN

Guterres said the region could see a stunning 9.1 percent drop in GDP, the worst in a century.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 08:59pm

Biden to review Trump decision to cut troops in Germany if elected

We would review all of the decisions that President Trump has taken, including that one," Antony Blinken.
"It certainly begins with the way it was done," he added, referring to Trump's decision not to consult Germany before making the move. "But we have a profound problem with the substance of it as well."

Published 09 Jul, 2020 08:21pm

UK PM clears way for Brexit 'Russian meddling' report

The committee finished the 50-page report in March last year.
The report was cleared by the intelligence agencies in October.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 08:12pm

US Supreme Court allows prosecutor but not Congress to get Trump's financial records

In both rulings, Roberts was joined by the court's four liberals as well as Trump's two conservative appointees to the court, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
Trump went to Twitter shortly after the rulings to complain about the outcome, writing, "Courts in the past have given 'broad deference'. BUT NOT ME!"

Published 09 Jul, 2020 07:58pm

USA

Another 1.3 million workers file for US jobless benefits

The decline in the latest week slowed the four-week moving average to 1.44 million.
18 million remained on the jobless rolls through the week ended June 27.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 07:09pm

Europe

UK borrowing set to hit 350 billion pounds, risks rising further

UK heading for budget gap of 350 bln pounds – IFS.
More help for economy like in autumn - think-tanks.
UK response so far smaller than US.
Sunak acknowledges "dead weight" in his rescue plan.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 06:53pm

WHO launches pandemic response probe

At their annual assembly in May, WHO member states agreed to an independent probe into the UN agency's coronavirus response.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 06:36pm

Europe

Guterres says coal has no place in COVID-19 recovery plans

Governments need to act to avoid emissions rebound-IEA.
Britain says next year's COP26 will be a landmark moment.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 06:09pm

Middle East

Iran hits record one-day virus death toll of 221

The number of new cases identified since Wednesday is 2,079, bringing the total number of infections to 250,458.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 06:03pm

South Asia

Bangladesh says Rohingya refugees can't leave island

In April, Bangladesh authorities said the Rohingya would be kept on the island in order to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 05:48pm

Exchange

Back clean energy post-virus, UN chief urges leaders

We need to stop wasting money on fossil fuel subsidies and place a price on carbon, Guterres said.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 05:44pm

South Asia

Five more policemen arrested for custody death in southern India

Five policemen arrested on Wednesday were accused of holding the two men down in a police station in Tamil Nadu state while others beat them.
India's federal police will soon take over the investigation from the state police.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 05:36pm

South Asia

Coronavirus infections rise above 250,000 in Iran

Iran, the Middle East country hardest hit by the pandemic, has suffered a new spike in the number of daily infections and deaths in recent weeks.
Iranians who do not wear masks will be denied state services and workplaces that fail to comply with health protocols.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 04:59pm

Russia tells US to 'mind own business' over media freedom

MOSCOW: Moscow has told the US embassy to "mind your own business" after Washington's diplomatic mission raised...