World

US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck

US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck

WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy shrank at a 4.8 percent annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut…
Virus lockdown worsens suffering for Johannesburg beggars

Virus lockdown worsens suffering for Johannesburg beggars

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Inock Mukanhairi shows the small amount of food that he has for himself, his wife, Angeline, and…
China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight

China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight

BEIJING (AP) — China, in a step toward returning to business as normal, announced Wednesday that its previously postponed national…
Japan approves anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus

Japan approves anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus

The Japanese government announced on Tuesday that it will officially approve the anti-viral drug remdesivir as a treatment for patients…
Amid health worries, Kim Jong Un’s role looms large

Amid health worries, Kim Jong Un’s role looms large

TOKYO (AP) — New rumors about Kim Jong Un pour in daily. The North Korean leader is dead. Or he’s…
As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance

As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance

BANGKOK (AP) — As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling…
UK on track for one of Europe’s worst virus death tolls

UK on track for one of Europe’s worst virus death tolls

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is on track to record one of the worst coronavirus death tolls in Europe, after data…
The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off

The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off

NEW YORK (AP) — Everyone wants to know: When, oh when, will it go back to normal? As some governors…
South Korea says North Korea’s absent Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus

South Korea says North Korea’s absent Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus

SEOUL (Reuters) – Fear of catching the coronavirus could have kept North Korean leader Kim Jong Un away from state…
Trump warned about virus repeatedly in Jan. and Feb.: report

Trump warned about virus repeatedly in Jan. and Feb.: report

US President Donald Trump was repeatedly warned about the dangers of the novel coronavirus in intelligence briefings in January and…
Back to top button