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G7 'ready to take action' to stem coronavirus risks
AFP, Published on 03/03/2020
» PARIS: Top officials from the Group of Seven nations vowed Tuesday to use "all appropriate policy tools" to prevent the coronavirus crisis from damaging the global economy, but held back on unveiling specific relief measures for now.
SE Asia stocks rebound on hopes of global monetary stimulus
Reuters, Published on 03/03/2020
» Southeast Asian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, with Thailand posting its best session in at least three years, as expectations that central banks would step in to blunt the economic blow from the coronavirus epidemic spurred a risk rally.
Mercedes-Benz facelifts E-Class for 2020
Richard Leu, Published on 03/03/2020
» Popular executive sedan gets tweaked exterior design and the brand’s new steering wheel design.
Malaysia cuts key rate as global central banks act amid virus
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/03/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia cut its benchmark interest rate Tuesday, following other central banks in boosting stimulus to counter the impact of the coronavirus on economic growth.
New Zealand cops probe threat to terror attack mosque
AFP, Published on 03/03/2020
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said Tuesday they were investigating a threat made this week against one of the Christchurch mosques where 51 Muslim worshippers were killed in a mass shooting a year ago.
Opec to try to stem oil price plunge amid coronavirus slowdown
AFP, Published on 03/03/2020
» LONDON: The Opec club of oil-producing countries meets Thursday in Vienna as they weigh how to react to a sharp drop in global oil demand due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Outrage over mask shortages
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2020
» People are angry over the shortage of masks amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, after the death of a Thai man who was diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus.
Air pollution 'pandemic' shortens lives by 3 years - study
AFP, Published on 03/03/2020
» PARIS: A "pandemic" of air pollution is shortening lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causing 8.8 million premature deaths annually, scientists said on Tuesday.
Alfa Romeo revives GTA spirit on Giulia
Richard Leu, Published on 03/03/2020
» Brawny sedan gets lightweight treatment, 540hp of power and racecar-like interior option.
Arteta gamble pays off as Arsenal FA Cup win eases Euro woe
AFP, Published on 03/03/2020
» PORTSMOUTH: Mikel Arteta admitted he took a risk by making nine changes for Arsenal's 2-0 win over Portsmouth in the FA Cup fifth round but insisted he had no choice because some of his stars were still shell-shocked after their Europa League exit.