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Trump threatens to pull out of WHO over virus response, China

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO over virus response, China

President Donald Trump has threatened to pull the US out of the World Health Organization, accusing it of botching the…
China offers farmers cash to give up wildlife trade

China offers farmers cash to give up wildlife trade

Farmers in China are being offered cash to quit breeding exotic animals as pressure grows to crack down on the…
Gangs deliver food in poor Cape Town area amid lockdown

Gangs deliver food in poor Cape Town area amid lockdown

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Preston’s new face mask is emblazoned with the stars and stripes of the US…
China defends handling of coronavirus, backs review of global response under WHO

China defends handling of coronavirus, backs review of global response under WHO

GENEVA (Reuters) – China’s president called on Monday for an independent review of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic…
‘A beautiful day’ in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen

‘A beautiful day’ in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen

ROME (Reuters) – Italian shops, hairdressers and restaurants finally threw open their doors on Monday as the country sped up…
US facing severe crisis, but not a depression: Fed’s Powell

US facing severe crisis, but not a depression: Fed’s Powell

The US is facing a severe economic downturn amid the global pandemic, but will not suffer another Great Depression and…
More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa

More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa

Restaurants and churches will reopen in Italy on Monday as part of a fresh wave of lockdown easing in Europe,…
2016 repeat? Trump revives Clinton playbook to battle Biden

2016 repeat? Trump revives Clinton playbook to battle Biden

NEW YORK (AP) — Accusations of a “deep state” conspiracy. Allegations of personal and family corruption. Painting an opponent as…
WHO to kick off international meet amid US-China tensions

WHO to kick off international meet amid US-China tensions

The World Health Organization will on Monday kick off its first ever virtual assembly, but fears abound that US-China tensions…
Japan slides into recession — with forecasts of worse to come

Japan slides into recession — with forecasts of worse to come

Japan dived into its first recession since 2015, according to official data Monday, with the world’s third-largest economy shrinking by…
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