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Mekong river groups urge China to show transparency after dam report
Reuters, Published on 15/04/2020
» Groups working to protect the Mekong River have called for greater transparency and cooperation from China after a report that Chinese dams held back water during a damaging drought in downstream countries last year.
Trump attack on WHO rocks global efforts to unite against virus
AFP, Published on 15/04/2020
» COPENHAGEN: Global efforts to join forces against the coronavirus faltered Wednesday after Donald Trump halted funding for the World Health Organization, igniting criticism from leaders who are urging solidarity in the face of a crippling economic crisis.
Virus pandemic linked to destruction of wildlife and world's ecosystems
DW News, Published on 15/04/2020
» Covid-19 is the latest example of how human impact on biodiverse areas and wildlife habitats is linked to the spread of infectious diseases.
Japan firm offers apartments to avoid 'coronavirus divorce'
AFP, Published on 15/04/2020
» TOKYO: Worried about a "coronavirus divorce"? An enterprising Japanese short-term rental firm is marketing its empty apartments as a way for stressed couples to get some time apart during the virus lockdown.
South Koreans head to polls despite global pandemic
AFP, Published on 15/04/2020
» SEOUL: Temperature checks on voters, separate booths for those with fevers, and special polling times for the quarantined: South Koreans headed to the polls on Wednesday with a big turnout expected despite the coronavirus threat.
Chinese economy contracts for first time in decades
AFP, Published on 15/04/2020
» BEIJING: China's economy contracted for the first time in around three decades in the first quarter as the coronavirus crisis brought the country to a standstill, according to an AFP poll of economists.
Pattaya mayor to impose stricter lockdown
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2020
» Pattaya will enforce a ramped-up coronavirus lockdown tomorrow with more screening checkpoints being set up.
Hungry S.Africans clash with police over food aid in Cape Town
AFP, Published on 15/04/2020
» CAPE TOWN - South African police on Tuesday fired rubber bullets and teargas in clashes with Cape Town township residents protesting over access to food aid during a coronavirus lockdown.
Pattaya mayor poised to impose stricter lockdown
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2020
» Pattaya will enforce a ramped-up coronavirus lockdown tomorrow with more screening checkpoints being set up in this resort city in Chon Buri.
South Koreans head to polls despite global pandemic
AFP, Published on 15/04/2020
» SEOUL - Temperature checks on voters, separate booths for those with fevers, special polling stations for the quarantined: South Koreans headed to the polls Wednesday with a big turnout expected despite the coronavirus threat.