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‘2020 is like Hunger Games’: Italians shocked as EARTHQUAKE hits Rome week after Covid-19 lockdown relaxed

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020By Editor

Many Italians were awakened in the middle of the night as the capital was shaken by an earthquake. This came several days after the government began easing quarantine rules, following nearly two months of a nationwide lockdown. … Read More >‘2020 is like Hunger Games’: Italians shocked as EARTHQUAKE hits Rome week after Covid-19 lockdown relaxed

USA

VP Pence ‘self-isolating away from the White House’ over Covid-19 fears – report

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

Vice President Mike Pence is reportedly self-isolating away from the White House following news that one of his aides tested positive for the coronavirus. … Read More >VP Pence ‘self-isolating away from the White House’ over Covid-19 fears – report

Russia

Russia breaks 200,000 mark on total Covid-19 cases with over 11,000 newly registered infections

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

A total of 11,012 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Russia on Sunday afternoon. Officials in Moscow say the surge in the numbers there is due to increased testing. … Read More >Russia breaks 200,000 mark on total Covid-19 cases with over 11,000 newly registered infections

Asia & Pacific

New Covid-19 cases in China, including pandemic hotspot Wuhan

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

A new indigenous case of Covid-19 has been reported in China’s Hubei province, considered ground zero of the pandemic that has killed over 270,000 people worldwide. … Read More >New Covid-19 cases in China, including pandemic hotspot Wuhan

Middle East

‘Without preconditions’: Iran says it’s ready to discuss full prisoner exchange with US amid talks of new swap

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

An Iranian government spokesperson has said that the country is prepared to negotiate a complete prisoner swap with the US. The news comes after reports of talks about exchanging two detainees infected with Covid-19. … Read More >‘Without preconditions’: Iran says it’s ready to discuss full prisoner exchange with US amid talks of new swap

Russia

ICU death trap: One patient dies, 300 evacuated after fire breaks out at Covid-19 hospital in Moscow (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

At least one person has died and dozens were evacuated following a fire at a Moscow hospital which has been treating coronavirus patients. … Read More >ICU death trap: One patient dies, 300 evacuated after fire breaks out at Covid-19 hospital in Moscow (VIDEOS)

Latin America

US Sanctions Meant to Pressure Venezuela Amid Pandemic to Initiate Power Change, Minister Says

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

US Sanctions imposed on Venezuela have the sole aim of exerting pressure on the country’s leadership, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, with the aim of initiating a change of government in the country, Carlos Ron Martinez, Venezuela’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America said. … Read More >US Sanctions Meant to Pressure Venezuela Amid Pandemic to Initiate Power Change, Minister Says

Middle East

US Sanctions Exemptions Facilitate Aid Flow to Terrorists Amid Pandemic, Syrian Ambassador Says

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020By Editor

The sanctions imposed by the US on Syria prevent the country from providing its citizens with adequate medical assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic, while the aid provided as part of sanctions exemptions only supports terrorist groups in the north of the country, Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar Jaafari said. … Read More >US Sanctions Exemptions Facilitate Aid Flow to Terrorists Amid Pandemic, Syrian Ambassador Says

Business

Why China is better prepared than other economic powers for any global crisis

Posted on May 9, 2020May 9, 2020By Editor

While the world’s second-largest economy, China, has suffered its first contraction on record due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some experts argue the country has been preparing for a possible crisis for a long time. … Read More >Why China is better prepared than other economic powers for any global crisis

Business

Moscow e-commerce sales jump 40% during coronavirus lockdown

Posted on May 9, 2020May 9, 2020By Editor

The volume of online sales in the Russian capital grew rapidly in March, reaching 16 billion rubles (almost $218 million), according to the official Moscow mayor’s office website. … Read More >Moscow e-commerce sales jump 40% during coronavirus lockdown