News Archives for World - 2020-09-22

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World - 2020-09-22

China calls for global 'green revolution' as Trump goes solo on climate

China will scale up its intended Nationally Determined Contributions (to the Paris agreement) by adopting more vigorous policies and measures," Xi said.
Trump, who has rolled back or pared down hundreds of environmental regulations.

Updated 23 Sep, 2020 12:43am

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China, India agree not to send more troops to border flashpoint

Senior military officials from the both countries met on Monday and exchanged ideas on their contested border.
The two sides also agreed to hold the 7th round of Military Commander-Level Meeting as soon as possible.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:58pm

Airlines call for COVID-19 tests before all international flights

Rapid and affordable antigen tests that can be administered by non-medical staff are expected to become available in "coming weeks" and should be rolled out under globally agreed standards.
We don't see any alternative solution that would be less challenging or more effective,

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:56pm

South Asia

South Korea's Moon proposes regional initiative to battle COVID-19, engage North Korea

Moon said collective protection of life and safety would lay the groundwork for North Korea to have its security guaranteed by engaging with the international community. *Moon proposed launching a "Northeast Asia Cooperation Initiative for Infectious Disease Control and Public Healt.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:52pm

Europe

Russia's Putin wants stronger WHO, proposes conference on coronavirus vaccine

We are proposing to hold an online high-level conference shortly for countries interested in cooperation in the development of anti-coronavirus vaccines.
Several countries are now considering adopting emergency measures that would fast-track approval of a vaccine in a similar way.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:51pm

Europe

Spain adds nearly 10,800 coronavirus infections in a day as new curbs loom

That included 3,125 cases diagnosed in the last 24 hours, but these daily figures tend to end up much higher after retroactive updates of the infection tally.
With 21 deaths from the virus in the last day, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities has reached 30,904.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:49pm

USA

US CDC reports 199,462 coronavirus deaths

he CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:39pm

Trump demands action against China over virus, Xi urges cooperation

The leaders of the world's two largest economies laid out their competing visions as relations have plunged to their worst level in decades against the backdrop of the pandemic.
We must hold accountable the nation which unleashed this plague onto the world, China,

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:35pm

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As Afghanistan peace talks stutter, US says violence levels too high

By any measure, current levels of violence are too high.
"We know that reductions are possible," Khalilzad said.
"I want to assure the Afghan women that we will be with them," Khalilzad said.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:30pm

USA

Fed's Barkin says recent labor market improvements will slow

Many small businesses are reducing staff to adjust to lower demand, and the level of people filing for jobless claims for the first time each week remains elevated six months after the shutdown.
If this rate of initial claims continues, you have to imagine the recent improvements in the labor market are going to slow.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:27pm

Europe

Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years

The talks, which broke off in 2016 after 60 rounds that made little progress over 14 years, will resume in "the near future" in Istanbul.
Turkey also gave no timing for a resumption of the talks but a senior official said they could begin by the end of the month.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:23pm

Europe

Russia vows military cooperation with Iran after UN arms embargo ends

The embargo on conventional arms shipments to Iran is set to expire next month after the United States failed to win support for a new UN resolution.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:45pm

USA

Mexico to sign up to WHO's coronavirus COVAX vaccine plan this week: foreign minister

Ebrard said Mexico has also signed up for Phase 3 coronavirus vaccine trials with more companies from around the globe.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:42pm

Africa

Mozambique insurgency will deepen food insecurity into 2021: UN

The Al-Shabaab Islamist group has occupied a strategic port in the town of Mocimboa da Praia in the north since August 12.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:35pm

Asia

Iran records highest Covid-19 cases in a single day

Iran has been battling the Middle East's deadliest outbreak of Covid-19, with the death toll standing at 24,656 people out of a total of 429,193 people infected.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:32pm

Europe

France opposes return to pre-virus EU deficit rules

But opponents of the pact, which was toughened during the eurozone debt crisis, believe that they impose needless austerity on national economies.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:30pm

Europe

Turkey's Erdogan says COVID-19 vaccine must be for everyone

"No matter what country they are produced in, vaccines that are made ready to be administered should be presented to the common use of humanity," he said.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:28pm

Africa

Trial of Sudan's Bashir adjourned to October 6

The United Nations estimates 300,000 people were killed and 2.5 million displaced in the conflict since 2003.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:25pm

Europe

Erdogan urges diplomacy to resolve Iran's nuclear programme

The United States on Monday announced new sanctions against Iran's defense ministry and others involved in its nuclear and weapons programme.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:25pm

Middle East

Blast rocks Hezbollah site in south Lebanon: residents

A military source said preliminary information showed it was a "Hezbollah centre".

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:19pm

Europe

Turkey, Greece 'ready to start' east Med talks

At the centre of the row was Turkey's deployment last month of the seismic research vessel, the Oruc Reis, accompanied by warships near the Greek island of Kastellorizo.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:17pm

Africa

In Kenyan slum, a haven for disabled children

The centre, whose services are free, relies on donations -- which have decreased because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:15pm

UN chief warns against 'new Cold War'

"We must do everything to avoid a new Cold War," Guterres said in an address as he opened an almost entirely virtual UN General Assembly.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:06pm

Europe

Turkey, Greece agree east Med talks: Turkish presidency

The two sides agreed to open negotiations during a three-way videoconference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel .

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:04pm

Middle East

Iran records highest Covid-19 cases in a single day

The highest case number recorded before was on June 4, when 3,574 cases were detected, according to official figures.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 06:56pm

South Asia

Philippines reports 1,635 coronavirus cases, 50 more deaths

The ministry said total confirmed infections in the Philippines have increased to 291,789, the highest in Southeast Asia, while deaths have reached 5,049.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 04:16pm

Asia

Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus deaths

Indonesia has reported 9,837 deaths overall, the highest death toll in Asia outside India.

Updated 22 Sep, 2020 07:16pm

Europe

Russia to register second COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15

The vaccine has been developed by Siberia's Vector Institute, which completed early-stage human trials of the vaccine last week.

Updated 22 Sep, 2020 06:51pm

Europe

'Work from home': Johnson starts shutting down Britain again as COVID-19 spreads

It was unclear if the measures would be enough to tackle Britain's second wave, which government scientists warned could reach 50,000 new cases per day by mid-October.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:40pm

Europe

Czech health minister says new restrictions likely as COVID cases spike

The Czech Republic acted quickly at the start of the pandemic in March, closing most retail business, borders and schools before many other countries in Europe.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:36pm

Europe

Industry says $6 to $18 per dose is reasonable price for COVID-19 vaccine

A price between 5 and 15 euros a dose "is a reasonable price for a vaccine," Sue Middleton, President of the Executive Board, of Vaccines Europe told a hearing in the EU Parliament.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:33pm

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 31.31 million, death toll at 964,175

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:07pm

India's new coronavirus infections at lowest in almost a month

It reported 75,083 new cases.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 01:50pm

USA

Trump administration designates several US cities hotbeds of 'anarchy'

In recent months anti-racism protests have mushroomed nationwide in response to police violence.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:56am

Europe

Over 60 wealthy nations join WHO's Covid-19 vaccine plan

Among those who have signed up are "the European Commission ... on behalf of 27 EU member states plus Norway and Iceland," it said.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:51am

Europe

No EU sanctions on Belarus despite opposition leader plea

Cyprus's position has support from some EU countries, but the patience of others is wearing thin.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:49am

Swedish space company halts new business helping China operate satellites

SYDNEY/STOCKHOLM: Sweden's state-owned space company, which provides ground stations that help fly Chinese ...

Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:27am

At least 15 dead in India building collapse

BHIWANDI, (India): At least 15 people were killed and up to 25 others were still feared trapped Monday after a...