Putin paves way for another presidential term
Putin paves way for another presidential term Russia's president says the final decision would be in the hands of the Constitutional Court. Go to Source
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Rare white giraffes killed by poachers in Kenya
Rare white giraffes killed by poachers in Kenya Rangers found the carcasses of a female and her calf in a village in north-eastern Kenya. Go to Source
Democratic Primaries Live Updates: What to Watch for in Michigan and Other Contests
Democratic Primaries Live Updates: What to Watch for in Michigan and Other Contests Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are competing fiercely over Democratic voters in the crucial Midwestern state, which is one of six nominating contests on Tuesday. Here’s a preview. Go to Source
Sanders and Biden Cancel Events as Coronavirus Fears Upend Primary
Sanders and Biden Cancel Events as Coronavirus Fears Upend Primary The presidential race entered extraordinary new ground as the leading Democrats called off primary-night events in Cleveland, and President Trump’s signature rallies also faced an uncertain future. Go to Source
The Media. Young Voters. Sanders Spreads the Blame for His Decline.
The Media. Young Voters. Sanders Spreads the Blame for His Decline. As Bernie Sanders has seen his fortunes slide, he has cited a number of factors that portray him as an aggrieved outsider. Go to Source
Coronavirus: President Xi visits Wuhan to signal control of outbreak
Coronavirus: President Xi visits Wuhan to signal control of outbreak The Chinese president visits the epicentre of the outbreak, the city of Wuhan, for the first time. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Italians barred from Austria to stop spread
Coronavirus: Italians barred from Austria to stop spread Austria will bar Italians from entering unless they carry a medical certificate. Go to Source
Calm returns to markets after share turmoil
Calm returns to markets after share turmoil London's FTSE 100 share index stabilises after having seen the biggest fall for 12 years on Monday. Go to Source
Coronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak
Coronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak Five politicians, including Sen Ted Cruz, isolate themselves, as President Trump says he is healthy. Go to Source
Inside a dangerously divided ‘city of snipers’
Inside a dangerously divided 'city of snipers' The BBC has gained exclusive access to Taiz, home to a long-running battle in Yemen's civil war. Go to Source
Coronavirus Live Updates: Markets Teeter, Anxiety Rises and Governments Struggle to Cope
Coronavirus Live Updates: Markets Teeter, Anxiety Rises and Governments Struggle to Cope Italy imposed a nationwide lockdown, while the visit of the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, to the city of Wuhan, where the outbreak began, was meant to demonstrate success in fighting the virus. Go to Source
Stock Markets Rebounding After Monday’s Rout
Stock Markets Rebounding After Monday’s Rout Investors returned, and futures indicated a rise on Wall Street, a day after coronavirus fears and oil market disruptions caused the biggest sell-off in a decade. Go to Source
It’s a ‘Swimming Naked’ Moment: The Financial System Has a Real Test
It’s a ‘Swimming Naked’ Moment: The Financial System Has a Real Test The coronavirus spread and its economic effects are stressing the U.S. system for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis. Go to Source
China’s Leader Tours Center of Coronavirus Epidemic, Signaling Confidence
China’s Leader Tours Center of Coronavirus Epidemic, Signaling Confidence Xi Jinping, who visited Wuhan for the first time, has sought to portray China’s efforts as an example for the world as infections spread globally. Go to Source
‘Proselytizing Robots’: Inside South Korean Church at Outbreak’s Center
‘Proselytizing Robots’: Inside South Korean Church at Outbreak’s Center Even before the coronavirus scourge, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus was viewed suspiciously. Now it has become the most vilified church in South Korea. Go to Source
Coronavirus live updates: Italy-wide lockdown comes into force
Coronavirus live updates: Italy-wide lockdown comes into force UK and US had worst days trading since 2008 GFC; Global cases near 110,000; Grand Princess passengers disembark. Follow the latest news. Cruise ship carrying at least 21 with coronavirus docks in CaliforniaUS pledges more testing as Trump hints at aid for workersQuarantined US congressman flew with Trump on Air Force OneGlobal stock markets post biggest falls since 2008 financial crisisItalian PM extends lockdown to entire countryCoronavirus sufferers symptom-free for five days on average – studyCoronavirus latest: at a glance 5.45am GMTHere are a few more reactions from Italy under lockdown, or #ItaliaZonaRossa. Below, a video taken of the supermarket “madness” after the announcement that the lockdown cond...
Stay inside, don’t travel, don’t socialise: Italy’s coronavirus lockdown rules
Stay inside, don't travel, don't socialise: Italy's coronavirus lockdown rules Country’s prime minister has put the nation of 60 million people under special quarantine measuresCoronavirus – latest updatesItalians have been told to stay at home and avoid all non-essential travel as quarantine measures were extended to the whole country to stop the spread of the coronavirus.Here are the main points of a government decree signed on Monday night that brings the restrictions into effect until 3 April. Continue reading... Go to Source
‘This is a meltdown’: Tension turns to panic on dramatic day in City
'This is a meltdown': Tension turns to panic on dramatic day in City Traders reacting to oil plunge and coronavirus say they have not seen such chaos since 2008By 11am on Monday, the atmosphere on the London trading floor of spread-betting firm ETX Capital was electric.Extra staff had been drafted in amid a surge in trading after oil prices plunged overnight and European markets tumbled due to coronavirus fears. Continue reading... Go to Source
NHS announces plan to combat coronavirus fake news
NHS announces plan to combat coronavirus fake news Move comes a day after government launches its own counter-disinformation unitThe NHS is launching a new initiative to fight coronavirus misinformation, a day after the government announced its own DCMS-led counter-disinformation unit, as conspiracy theories continue to spread on social media and elsewhere.But, disinformation experts say, there remains little evidence of concerted efforts to spread falsehoods about the virus, suggesting that the misleading information in circulation is spread primarily through grassroots chatter. Continue reading... Go to Source
Boy stuck on acute NHS ward for a year because he has no home to go to
Boy stuck on acute NHS ward for a year because he has no home to go to Disabled 10-year-old cannot leave until Manchester council settles his homeless familyA 10-year-old boy has been living on an acute NHS medical ward for nearly a year despite being well enough to be discharged because the local council has failed to find appropriate accommodation for his homeless family, the Guardian has learned.The boy, Ahmed, has developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy and scoliosis, is fed through a tube and is registered blind. He was admitted to the Royal Manchester children’s hospital on 1 March last year with breathing difficulties. Within six weeks, he had recovered enough to be discharged, but his doctors refused to let him leave as the family were homeless and “sofa ...
Coronavirus: Italy extends quarantine measures nationwide
Coronavirus: Italy extends quarantine measures nationwide PM Giuseppe Conte says measures, including a ban on gatherings, are being extended to the whole country. Go to Source
Global shares plunge in worst day since financial crisis
Global shares plunge in worst day since financial crisis Global stocks plunge after a sharp fall in the oil price hits markets already reeling from the coronavirus. Go to Source
Afghanistan conflict: US begins withdrawing troops
Afghanistan conflict: US begins withdrawing troops The withdrawal is part of an historic peace deal with the Taliban that aims to end the 18-year war. Go to Source
Coronavirus Outbreak: Live Updates and Coverage
Coronavirus Outbreak: Live Updates and Coverage In Italy, restrictions on movement were extended to cover the whole country. In the United States, where the death toll hit 26, President Trump said he would discuss tax cuts and aid for idled hourly workers with Congress. Go to Source
Economy Faces ‘Tornado-Like Headwind’ as Financial Markets Spiral
Economy Faces ‘Tornado-Like Headwind’ as Financial Markets Spiral Crashing financial markets are increasing the risk of a vicious cycle that could usher in a recession. Go to Source
Saudi Oil Price Cut Is a Market Shock With Wide Tremors
Saudi Oil Price Cut Is a Market Shock With Wide Tremors Oil producers in the United States and other nations brace for lower revenue, reduced investment and job losses as a global glut is compounded. Go to Source
Coronavirus in N.Y.: Confusion Over Quarantine Feeds Anxiety
Coronavirus in N.Y.: Confusion Over Quarantine Feeds Anxiety “It’s been very crazy,” said one of the thousands of New Yorkers under quarantine about the official guidance she has gotten. Go to Source
Why the Outlook for the Economy Just Got Worse
Why the Outlook for the Economy Just Got Worse Coronavirus worries already signaled a slowdown in consumer and service sectors. Then came abrupt moves in oil prices and bond yields. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Prisoners across Italy riot over new restrictions
Coronavirus: Prisoners across Italy riot over new restrictions Six inmates are reportedly killed amid protests at 27 prisons over the suspension of all visits. Go to Source
US trading halted as shares plunge around the world
US trading halted as shares plunge around the world Shares dive after a sharp drop in the oil price hits markets already reeling from the coronavirus. Go to Source