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New Zealand goes for 20% pay cuts amid COVID-19
- April 16, 2020
Although the pay cut will only last six months, the prime minister's income will be reduced by almost $30,000. "While this cut in itself won't shift the government's overall fiscal position, it is an acknowledgement that every person and organization has a part to play as we unite to stamp out COVID-19 and save lives", she added. (more...)
- April 16, 2020
Although the pay cut will only last six months, the prime minister's income will be reduced by almost $30,000. "While this cut in itself won't shift the government's overall fiscal position, it is an acknowledgement that every person and organization has a part to play as we unite to stamp out COVID-19 and save lives", she added. (more...)
NSW government announces $440 million rent relief package
- April 16, 2020
Tenants can now breathe a sigh of relief after the Landlords and Tenants Association (LATAK) directed all tenants not to pay their rents until further notice. "We also want to ensure retail tenants have more time and options", Tudehope said. In addition, the group had requested the government to order a six-month moratorium on bank loans now being serviced by landlords. (more...)
- April 16, 2020
Tenants can now breathe a sigh of relief after the Landlords and Tenants Association (LATAK) directed all tenants not to pay their rents until further notice. "We also want to ensure retail tenants have more time and options", Tudehope said. In addition, the group had requested the government to order a six-month moratorium on bank loans now being serviced by landlords. (more...)
2020 will be economy's worst year since Great Depression
- April 15, 2020
Wednesday's video conference meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors ran well over the scheduled two hours, delaying news conferences planned by al-Jadaan and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Wednesday's video conference meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors ran well over the scheduled two hours, delaying news conferences planned by al-Jadaan and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. (more...)
"Please quarantine politicizing COVID": WHO chief
- April 15, 2020
Last week, Trump blasted the World Health Organization for being "China-centric" and alleging that it had "criticized" his ban on travel from China as the COVID-19 outbreak was spreading from the city of Wuhan. "I'm not going to go out and start screaming, "This could happen, this could happen", Mr Trump said. Guterres said that it is possible that different entities read the facts differently but that the appropriate time for a review is "once we have finally turned the page on this ... (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Last week, Trump blasted the World Health Organization for being "China-centric" and alleging that it had "criticized" his ban on travel from China as the COVID-19 outbreak was spreading from the city of Wuhan. "I'm not going to go out and start screaming, "This could happen, this could happen", Mr Trump said. Guterres said that it is possible that different entities read the facts differently but that the appropriate time for a review is "once we have finally turned the page on this ... (more...)
Constitution gives states power to decide when to open economies
- April 15, 2020
The state reported 18,697 hospitalizations as of Tuesday, about 100 fewer than the day before. Fewer people have also been admitted to intensive care units and intubated, signaling that the virus is reaching its peak in NY state, Cuomo said. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
The state reported 18,697 hospitalizations as of Tuesday, about 100 fewer than the day before. Fewer people have also been admitted to intensive care units and intubated, signaling that the virus is reaching its peak in NY state, Cuomo said. (more...)
Dead in Tornado Outbreak in Southern US, Storms Heading North
- April 15, 2020
Tornadoes ripped through the southern United States, killing at least 32 people and leaving behind splintered buildings and downed power lines, officials and USA media said Monday. Mike Burns said. Outside the home, a line of debris covered the front yard, apparently indicating the direction of the storm. Meanwhile, only one death occurred in North Carolina. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Tornadoes ripped through the southern United States, killing at least 32 people and leaving behind splintered buildings and downed power lines, officials and USA media said Monday. Mike Burns said. Outside the home, a line of debris covered the front yard, apparently indicating the direction of the storm. Meanwhile, only one death occurred in North Carolina. (more...)
Leaked report ‘invalidates’ Jeremy Corbyn criticism, says activist
- April 15, 2020
On 12 April, Sky News revealed that Labour lawyers had essentially stopped the party from sending a highly revealing internal investigation to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. It also stated that "many staff, including GLU [governance and legal unit] staff and senior staff with responsibility for managing and overseeing GLU, were bitterly opposed to the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, and seem to have been demotivated, or largely interested in work that could advance a factional ... (more...)
- April 15, 2020
On 12 April, Sky News revealed that Labour lawyers had essentially stopped the party from sending a highly revealing internal investigation to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. It also stated that "many staff, including GLU [governance and legal unit] staff and senior staff with responsibility for managing and overseeing GLU, were bitterly opposed to the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, and seem to have been demotivated, or largely interested in work that could advance a factional ... (more...)
Parents ‘exceptionally proud’ of nurses who treated Boris Johnson for Covid-19
- April 15, 2020
Updating reporters on the Prime Minister's health, the spokesman added: "The Prime Minister is focusing on his recovery and he is not now carrying out Government work". Her parents, who live in Invercargill on New Zealand's southern island, spoke of their enormous pride at seeing their daughter recognised for her work. (more...)
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- April 15, 2020
Updating reporters on the Prime Minister's health, the spokesman added: "The Prime Minister is focusing on his recovery and he is not now carrying out Government work". Her parents, who live in Invercargill on New Zealand's southern island, spoke of their enormous pride at seeing their daughter recognised for her work. (more...)
Coronavirus: Battle of survival for animals in German zoos
- April 15, 2020
Two zoo keepers carry the young panda twins "Meng Yuan" and "Meng Xiang" before the animals explore their enclosure at the Berlin Zoo. According to the news outlet, the zoo, which is home to Germany's largest polar bear, could lose around €175,000 (£152,400) worth of income if it has no visitors throughout the spring. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Two zoo keepers carry the young panda twins "Meng Yuan" and "Meng Xiang" before the animals explore their enclosure at the Berlin Zoo. According to the news outlet, the zoo, which is home to Germany's largest polar bear, could lose around €175,000 (£152,400) worth of income if it has no visitors throughout the spring. (more...)
Coronavirus: Germany debates easing restrictions as new infections drop
- April 15, 2020
While Germany has fared relatively better than the worst-hit European countries, it has still registered over 123,000 COVID-19 cases and over 2,500 fatalities since the start of the outbreak. The Health Ministry in Berlin has said that the country now has 10,000 intensive care beds and ventilators available, which the RKI confirmed is sufficient to handle the crisis if the number of new infections does not significantly increase. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
While Germany has fared relatively better than the worst-hit European countries, it has still registered over 123,000 COVID-19 cases and over 2,500 fatalities since the start of the outbreak. The Health Ministry in Berlin has said that the country now has 10,000 intensive care beds and ventilators available, which the RKI confirmed is sufficient to handle the crisis if the number of new infections does not significantly increase. (more...)
COVID-19 cases in United States top 600,000, deaths over 25,000
- April 15, 2020
The new milestone came on Monday evening with the latest update of the Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker, which put total infections globally at 2,019,320, with almost 120,000 fatalities. Some 44,364 cases have recovered from the novel coronavirus in the U.S. and an estimated 2,973,208 tests have been performed nationwide. Media around the world were surprised to find the cases in the USA had jumped by over 120,000 in the past day when citing figures from the university. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
The new milestone came on Monday evening with the latest update of the Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker, which put total infections globally at 2,019,320, with almost 120,000 fatalities. Some 44,364 cases have recovered from the novel coronavirus in the U.S. and an estimated 2,973,208 tests have been performed nationwide. Media around the world were surprised to find the cases in the USA had jumped by over 120,000 in the past day when citing figures from the university. (more...)
Pastor Who Held Packed Service Dies Of CoronavirusGuardian Life
- April 15, 2020
Alex, aged 40, added: "The care she has received at the hospital has been brilliant and I can't fault it. You can quote me on that", Glenn told the congregation. He was a friend and a pillar of the region's faith community, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., tweeted Sunday. Alexia Harrist said that she invited the CDC team to supplement the work her staff is doing to help slow and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Wyoming. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Alex, aged 40, added: "The care she has received at the hospital has been brilliant and I can't fault it. You can quote me on that", Glenn told the congregation. He was a friend and a pillar of the region's faith community, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., tweeted Sunday. Alexia Harrist said that she invited the CDC team to supplement the work her staff is doing to help slow and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Wyoming. (more...)
Senator Elizabeth Warren Officially Endorses Joe Biden for US President
- April 15, 2020
Biden won by 261,684 votes, beating Sanders by 17 percentage points. "And I will do all that I can to see that that happens". Mr Biden, 77, became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president after his rival Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race last week and gave his endorsement on Monday. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Biden won by 261,684 votes, beating Sanders by 17 percentage points. "And I will do all that I can to see that that happens". Mr Biden, 77, became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president after his rival Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race last week and gave his endorsement on Monday. (more...)
Coronavirus: Over 117 Million Children At Risk Of Measles, Says United Nations
- April 15, 2020
With 22,109 deaths, the United States continues to suffer the most from coronavirus . The coronavirus outbreak is traced back to Wuhan in China which is believed to be the ground zero for the novel coronavirus pandemic. had "played down the virus for a very long time". "We know that in some countries, cases are doubling every 3 to 4 days". Tedros further announced that the United Nations health agency will be publishing updated strategic advice on Tuesday with 6 criteria for countries ... (more...)
- April 15, 2020
With 22,109 deaths, the United States continues to suffer the most from coronavirus . The coronavirus outbreak is traced back to Wuhan in China which is believed to be the ground zero for the novel coronavirus pandemic. had "played down the virus for a very long time". "We know that in some countries, cases are doubling every 3 to 4 days". Tedros further announced that the United Nations health agency will be publishing updated strategic advice on Tuesday with 6 criteria for countries ... (more...)
Faster coronavirus payments with new IRS site
- April 15, 2020
Millions of Americans could be waking up to some extra money in their bank accounts. How do you get the stimulus check? Much of the information you provide to the IRS is private, like your social security number or bank account information. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Millions of Americans could be waking up to some extra money in their bank accounts. How do you get the stimulus check? Much of the information you provide to the IRS is private, like your social security number or bank account information. (more...)
International Monetary Fund sees 6.2% drop in Canada's 2020 GDP amid 'Great Lockdown'
- April 15, 2020
According to the report , among emerging market and developing economies, to which Ukraine belongs, "all countries face a health crisis, severe external demand shock, dramatic tightening in global financial conditions, and a plunge in commodity prices". (more...)
- April 15, 2020
According to the report , among emerging market and developing economies, to which Ukraine belongs, "all countries face a health crisis, severe external demand shock, dramatic tightening in global financial conditions, and a plunge in commodity prices". (more...)
What does the USA decision actually mean — World Health Organization funding cut
- April 15, 2020
Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says that pulling funds to the organization may only allow China to negatively influence them further. Taiwan released emails over the weekend bolstering accusations that World Health Organization attempted to downplay the severity and spread of the coronavirus from Wuhan in an attempt to pander to China, even after Taiwan sounded the alarm about at least seven cases of atypical pneumonia that they were aware of in Wuhan, where the virus originated. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says that pulling funds to the organization may only allow China to negatively influence them further. Taiwan released emails over the weekend bolstering accusations that World Health Organization attempted to downplay the severity and spread of the coronavirus from Wuhan in an attempt to pander to China, even after Taiwan sounded the alarm about at least seven cases of atypical pneumonia that they were aware of in Wuhan, where the virus originated. (more...)
China Restricts Information on the Origin of the Coronavirus
- April 15, 2020
The page has since been deleted, but a cached version of it remains accessible . The notice said these instructions were issued during a meeting of the State Council task force on prevention and control of COVID-19, held on March 25. However, some of these findings including the origin of the virus have sparked debate and criticism against the country on social media, the report said. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
The page has since been deleted, but a cached version of it remains accessible . The notice said these instructions were issued during a meeting of the State Council task force on prevention and control of COVID-19, held on March 25. However, some of these findings including the origin of the virus have sparked debate and criticism against the country on social media, the report said. (more...)
International Monetary Fund predicts worst economic downturn since Great Depression
- April 15, 2020
The IMF released its world economic outlook this morning, forecasting the deepest global recession since the great depression of the 1930's. Worldwide, GDP growth is projected at -3 per cent in 2020 followed by a recovery of 5.8 per cent in 2021 - leaving the global economy $9tn poorer and smaller by the end of 2021 than was originally anticipated by the end of 2020. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
The IMF released its world economic outlook this morning, forecasting the deepest global recession since the great depression of the 1930's. Worldwide, GDP growth is projected at -3 per cent in 2020 followed by a recovery of 5.8 per cent in 2021 - leaving the global economy $9tn poorer and smaller by the end of 2021 than was originally anticipated by the end of 2020. (more...)
Coronavirus briefing: No lockdown changes expected yet
- April 15, 2020
Mr Raab praised people for staying at home during the bank holiday weekend, he said: "Our plan is working". The Times newspaper reported Tuesday that Britain will remain in lockdown for another three weeks and that Raab would make the announcement on Thursday. (more...)
- April 15, 2020
Mr Raab praised people for staying at home during the bank holiday weekend, he said: "Our plan is working". The Times newspaper reported Tuesday that Britain will remain in lockdown for another three weeks and that Raab would make the announcement on Thursday. (more...)
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