News Archives for World - 2020-09-08

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World - 2020-09-08

USA

White House optimistic on prospects for new stimulus

The world's largest economy is facing the world's worst Covid-19 outbreak, with the death toll just shy of 190,000.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 08:45pm

Africa

S.Africa daily virus cases drop below 1,000, lowest in months

South Africa's number of cases is now the world's seventh-highest, down from the fifth.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 08:43pm

Cotton

US to block cotton, tomato product imports China's Xinjiang over forced labor-CBP

The "Withhold Release Orders" allow the CBP to detain shipments based on suspicion of forced labor involvement under longstanding US laws.
China denies mistreatment of the Uighurs and says the camps are vocational training centers needed to fight extremism.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 07:33pm

India, China accuse each other of firing in the air on tense border

Firing on border in western Himalayas escalates tension.
Protocol on avoiding firearms has not prevented casualties.
Indian army says Chinese troops fired in the air.
China says border guards took countermeasures after India threat.
Five missing Indian youths found in China - Indian minister.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 06:46pm

Europe

In new Brexit turmoil, UK may break law in 'limited way'

Brexit in crisis yet again, sterling heads lower.
UK legal chief quits over threat to withdrawal treaty.
UK tells EU: we're ramping up no-deal preparations.
EU diplomats try to gauge London's appetite for showdown.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 06:23pm

Europe

UN urges 'independent' Russian probe of Navalny poisoning

The attack marked the latest in a long line of assassination attempts against Putin's critics.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 06:23pm

Middle East

UN reports 42 virus cases among Syria staff, families

Syria has officially recorded 3,229 cases of Covid-19, with 137 deaths registered in zones controlled by the Damascus government.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 06:16pm

South Asia

Japan ruling party launches race for Abe's successor

There is now speculation that the next prime minister may call a snap election to shore up public support.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 06:01pm

Europe

Belarus opposition figure detained at Ukraine border

The authorities have tried to stop the Coordination Council from working by detaining activists and forcing them to leave the country.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:51pm

Exchange

Taiwan urges international alliance to safeguard regional stability

Tsai regards Taiwan as a de facto sovereign nation, but has resisted any formal declaration of independence.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:49pm

Europe

UK under fire as Brexit trade talks resume with EU

Britain left the 27-member EU on January 31 but remains bound by its rules until December 31.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:47pm

South Asia

Hong Kong activist charged under archaic sedition law

China argued the sweeping new law was needed to plug a lack of national security legislation in the restless city.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:45pm

Cooperate on climate or 'we will be doomed': UN chief

Guterres has urged Japan, India and China to drop their continued reliance on coal.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:40pm

Africa

South African economy plunged 51pc in Q2 during strict lockdown

S.Africa imposed one of world's toughest lockdowns.
Records largest GDP contraction ever.
Big declines apart from for agriculture.
COVID-19, power problems mean outlook bleak.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:38pm

Europe

'Diversity is strength': WTO candidate

GENEVA: More diversity would strengthen the World Trade Organization, a WTO leadership candidate said, suggesting...

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:38pm

South Asia

Assange warned he will be removed from London court if outbursts continue

The US authorities accuse Australian-born Assange, 49, of conspiring to hack government computers and of violating an espionage law.
If you interrupt proceedings and disrupt a witness who is properly giving their evidence it is open to me to continue without you in your absence.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:14pm

Chinese troops forced to take 'countermeasures' after Indian troops fired 'provocative' shots in border dispute

A military spokesperson for the Chinese, Zhang Shuili said that this action of the Indian side has seriously violated the bilateral agreement.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 11:35am

Trump calls Biden 'stupid,' demands apology for challenging him on vaccines

Joe Biden accused Trump of putting lives at risk in his handling of the coronavirus.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 10:32am

Struggling Australian newswire turns to crowdfunding

SYDNEY: The Australian Associated Press launched a crowdfunding campaign Monday as the newswire struggles with...