Coronavirus

Anti-govt. protest over economic woes turns violent in Lebanon’s Tripoli

Apr 28, 2020 07:02

A young Lebanese protester has been shot and killed as violent clashes broke out with security forces during another demonstration in the northern city of Tripoli over the country’s economic woes.
3mn infected with coronavirus as world torn between economic reopening & lockdowns

Apr 28, 2020 06:22

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has now exceeded three million, while some countries are easing restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the disease caused by the new virus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 exposes moral and ethical bankruptcy of US and the West

Apr 28, 2020 03:17

By late January the first instances of the international spread of COVID-19 appeared. It was not widespread and the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that precautions be taken so as not to allow the disease to reach pandemic proportions.
Oil prices extend falls on storage concerns

Apr 28, 2020 02:31

Oil prices extended falls Tuesday a day after another massive rout, as concerns over storage capacity overshadow cuts by top producers aimed at boosting coronavirus-hit markets.
One in three Americans found losing work, income due to coronavirus

Apr 28, 2020 01:49

Almost one-third of Americans have lost work or income due to the coronavirus, especially low-income earners, by getting fired, laid off or having their hours cut, research showed on Monday.
EU's crucial tourism sector decimated by COVID-19

Apr 28, 2020 01:47

In a number of European Union countries tourism normally accounts for up to 30% of economic activity. In Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Croatia 15% of the workforce were employed by the industry. However, COVID-19 has changed all that.
EU Council presidency condemns US sanctions on Iran amid COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 28, 2020 01:33

The Croatian president, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the EU Council, has lashed out at the United States for its increased pressure and sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
US interventions undermine regional peace, stability: President Rouhani

Apr 28, 2020 01:15

President Hassan Rouhani says US’ interventionist moves undermine security and stability in the West Asia region, especially in the Persian Gulf.
US sanctions jar with fundamental human rights: Rouhani

Apr 27, 2020 08:45

President Hassan Rouhani says the United States’ illegal sanctions against Iran are at odds with the fundamental principles of human rights.
Online schooling is highlighting the inequality in US classrooms (2)

Apr 27, 2020 11:51

According to Time Magazine approximately 15 percent of U.S. households with school-aged children do not have high-speed internet. Microsoft estimates that the number is even higher — by their account, 163 million people live without access to a fast, reliable connection. And even in districts where schools have scrambled to acquire computers, tablets and hotspots for students, many live too far from a cellular wireless signal for this to make much difference.