Health May 13 WATCH: As new clusters emerge, WHO warns virus may be here to stay New coronavirus clusters have appeared as nations struggle to balance reopening economies with preventing a second wave of infections and deaths.
World May 06 EU warns of ‘recession of historic proportions’ this year Globally, the pandemic is expected to cause the deepest recession in living memory, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting a 3% decline this year.
World May 04 World leaders pledge billions for virus vaccine research World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus, but warned that it is just the start of an effort that must be sustained over time…
Economy Apr 23 EU agrees budget, recovery plan needed to beat virus impact European Union leaders have agreed to revamp the EU's long-term budget and set up a massive recovery fund to tackle the impact of the coronavirus and help rebuild the bloc's ravaged economies.
World Mar 17 EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb pandemic The leaders of European Union nations have agreed to institute a travel ban that prohibits most foreigners from entering the bloc for 30 days to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus.
Health Mar 16 France to ‘strongly reduce’ movement to slow spread of novel coronavirus He says residents will only be permitted to leave their homes for necessary trips such as going to work or the supermarket.
Health Mar 16 EU chief proposes 30-day ban on nonessential entry into bloc Speaking after an extraordinary video-conference meeting of the leaders of the G-7 countries, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said travel restrictions should be in place for an initial period that can be prolonged if necessary.
World Mar 12 EU condemns Trump travel ban from Europe as virus spreads They rejected Trump's suggestion that Europe is not doing enough to combat COVID-19, saying that the 27-nation bloc “is taking strong action to limit the spread of the virus.”…
World Jan 14 EU triggers Iran nuclear deal dispute mechanism The action paves the way for possible sanctions in response to Tehran’s attempts to roll back parts of the nuclear deal.
World Dec 11 Myanmar’s Suu Kyi denies Rohingya genocide allegations at UN court In a measured tone, Suu Kyi calmly refuted allegations that the army had killed civilians, raped women and torched houses in 2017 in what Myanmar’s accusers describe as a deliberate campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide…