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Coronavirus plunges world economy into brutal recession
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» PARIS: Measures imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus are pushing the world economy into a recession deeper and more painful than initially expected, even if a rebound is still on the cards for next year.
Watchdog blames Syria for chemical weapons attacks
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» THE HAGUE - The global chemical weapons watchdog on Wednesday for the first time explicitly blamed Syria for toxic attacks, saying President Bashar al-Assad's air force used the nerve gas sarin and chlorine three times in 2017.
Sanders ends presidential bid, setting up Biden-Trump showdown
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» WASHINGTON - Leftist US Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday, clearing the way for rival Joe Biden to secure the Democratic nomination and challenge Donald Trump in November.
Saudi-led coalition declares 2-week coronavirus ceasefire in Yemen
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» RIYADH - The Riyadh-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Huthi rebels has declared a two-week ceasefire in the country starting Thursday in a bid to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Air Canada to rehire 16,500 workers laid off due to pandemic
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» MONTREAL: Some 16,500 Air Canada employees who were laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic will be rehired under a government relief package for businesses, the airline said Wednesday.
Australian police raid virus-hit cruise ship, seize 'black box'
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» SYDNEY: Australian police have raided the coronavirus-stricken Ruby Princess cruise ship and seized its black box, they said Thursday, as part of a criminal investigation after thousands of passengers were allowed to disembark in Sydney and 15 later died of the illness.
Super spreader: A funeral, a birthday party and a trail of death
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» WASHINGTON: Back in late February, when the US thought it had sealed itself off from the coronavirus, a Chicago resident with mild respiratory symptoms went to pay his respects at a funeral as a friend of the family.
US Soccer gender discrimination lawsuit delayed
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» LOS ANGELES: The trial date for the gender discrimination lawsuit brought by US women players against the US Soccer Federation has been pushed from May 5 to June 16.
Premier League stars launch fund to 'help' health service virus fight
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» LONDON: Premier League players announced on Wednesday they had launched an initiative to generate funds for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) to help against the coronavirus pandemic.
Sitcom with 'heart': 'Modern Family' bids farewell after 11 seasons
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» NEW YORK - The end of "Modern Family" after nearly 11 years may be yet another herald of the American sitcom's end -- but the series can go out counting itself among the icons of the genre.