Tag: #Interantional
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WHO & Global Citizen announce ‘One World’, a Lady Gaga concert for coronavirus relief
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 07 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen, a prominent advocacy group, have announced ‘One World: Together At Home’, a concert designed to celebrate medical workers around the world who are fighting the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The live global special event will include virtual performances and appearances by Lady Gaga,…
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France reports record 509 more coronavirus deaths, toll tops 4,000
Paris, April 2 (AFP/APP): France on Wednesday reported its highest daily number of deaths from COVID-19 since the coronavirus epidemic began, saying 509 more people had died in the hospital to bring the toll to 4,032. There are now 24,639 people hospitalized in France with COVID-19, with 6,017 of them in intensive care, health official…
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Japan business sentiment negative for first time since 2013: survey
Tokyo, April 1 (AFP/APP): Confidence among Japan’s biggest manufacturers has plunged into negative territory for the first time in seven years, a key survey showed Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic hits demand and disrupts production. The Bank of Japan’s March Tankan business survey — a quarterly poll of about 10,000 companies — showed a reading…
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Amazon workers protest over virus safety
New York, March 31 (AFP/APP): Amazon warehouse employees and Instacart delivery workers joined protests Monday to press safety demands, highlighting the risks for workers on the front lines of supplying Americans largely sheltering at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 50 to 60 employees joined a walkout at an Amazon worker warehouse in…
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Extreme isolation: world’s last virus-free corners hold tight
Koror, Palau, March 31 (AFP/APP): A coronavirus-free tropical island nestled in the northern Pacific may seem the perfect place to ride out a pandemic — but residents on Palau say life right now is far from idyllic. The microstate of 18,000 people is among a dwindling number of places on Earth that still report zero…
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Smith ton guides Australia to 286-9 in ODI decider
Bangalore, India, Jan 19 (AFP/APP): Steve Smith struck his first one-day international century since his ball-tampering ban as Australia posted 286 for nine in the third and deciding match against India on Sunday. Smith made 131 and put on 127 runs for the third wicket with Marnus Labuschagne to lay the foundation for Australia’s total…