The World Bank says countries whose debt is in dollars and those whose local debt is bought by foreigners are especially exposed.

“This is something we started in our CSR wing some years ago and we will continue doing so," he said.

New study explains effects of lockdowns and limitations on diagnosis, treatment and prevention services.

The patient earlier sneaked into Tanzania to bury her step-father, health official says.

We have no doubt that he is ready to take on extraordinary challenges, including the fight against terrorism.

Militarising the operations creates bad blood. People become resistant and restive.

Carefree socialising is back in full swing, with no evidence that frequent handwashing has become the norm.

A coalition government will further strengthen the Kenyatta and Raila axis, which is what it is all about.

The illusion that learning from home is taking place is a conscious bias that is remiss of the context.

Simple rules that have been repeated to us ad nauseam can, if followed effectively, ward off the virus.

Like any other post-conflict nation, it deserves a new lease of life.

Students are more likely to succeed when they are supported as individuals.

The setback has not thrown Ogallo off-track.

Health authorities have warned of a further spike in infections.

An official mourning period of three days has been decreed.

It is viewed as a rival body to the Kenya Football Coaches Association (Kefoca).

As a politician, Koinange loved land and power - the two levers of influence.

There are plans to bring the bishop's body back to Kenya.

Kibochi is expected to the military chief to bring Kenyan soldiers back home from Somalia.

The foundation uses its funds to eradicate poverty, to promote literacy and numeracy.

From the top 20 students, only four had access to smartphones.

I well understand why so many murder stories are set on cruise ships.

It has exposed the huge economic disparities in homes that enhance social inequalities.

Nairobi, a restless metropolis of 4.4 million, is a bizarre landscape under curfew.

Health workers threaten to strike if they are not provided with safety kits.

Detectives posing as potential buyers nab suspects.

Authorities acquire passenger manifest for the bus patient travelled in.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Basic Law. Forget about organising webinars to celebrate the anniversary, a debate about the core constitutional issues underlying the implementation of the Basic Law – China’s sovereignty over Hong Kong and the extent of Hong Kong’s autonomy – is unfolding right before us. The debate was triggered by statements made by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council, and the central government’s liaison office on…

Hong Kong’s financial chief said there could be light at the end of the tunnel for the city’s economy in the third quarter of this year on Sunday, while doubling down on his call for an end to protests, which he warned could further hurt local businesses and restaurants.Writing on his official blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted Hong Kong’s coronavirus-ravaged economy had suffered its worst decline on record, shrinking by 8.9 per cent year on year in the first quarter based on his…

The looming eviction and relocation of 150 elderly residents at a decades-old care home in Hong Kong amid the coronavirus pandemic has left many fearful of infection risks, as a resident prepares to launch a last-minute legal battle against the government to stop a demolition plan within a month.Situated in the suburbs of the northern border town of Sheung Shui, Dills Corner Garden has housed 16 elderly care homes since 1997 and is much beloved by many residents for its tranquil life, quality…

A new pro-establishment alliance led by former Hong Kong leaders hopes to educate young residents on the rule of law, but cannot fulfil the government’s role of addressing political issues that emerged from last year’s months of social unrest, one of its leaders said on Sunday.Hong Kong Coalition co-convenor Leung Chun-ying, the city’s chief executive from 2012 to 2017, also said the body has been formulating plans to offer young graduates training and employment opportunities.“I hope we can…

The US government began distributing remdesivir, an experimental drug recently approved for emergency use against Covid-19, to areas of the country struggling the most with the disease.The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) arranged for some 600,000 vials of Gilead Sciences’ antiviral medication, shown to reduce recovery times for some patients, to be shipped to health authorities in New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan and three other states, to treat an estimated 78,000 hospitalised…

Former president Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling it an “absolute chaotic disaster”.In a leaked web call Friday night with former members of his administration, Obama also said the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against Michael Flynn, the former Trump national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the Russia probe, endangers the rule of law in the US.In the audio, first obtained by…

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leading member of the task force, has become nationally known for his simple and direct explanations to the public about the…

Fishermen in northeast Thailand say they have seen catches in the Mekong River plunge, while some farmers in Vietnam and Cambodia are leaving for jobs in cities as harvests of rice and other crops shrink.The common thread driving these events is erratic water levels in Asia’s third longest waterway.Water flows along the 4,300km (2,700 mile) Mekong shift naturally between monsoon and dry seasons, but non-governmental groups say the 11 hydroelectric dams on China’s portion of the river – five of…

The B.C. Centre of Disease Control says the Calgary to Kelowna flight happened on May 5.

"As I mention in my song, I am wearing a mask and shield and I'm trying to smile with my eyes so they know everything will be OK."

Alberta Health Services has ordered two Calgary businesses to close for violating provincial COVID-19 regulations.

The outbreak came just as the country has eased some social distancing restrictions and is seeking to fully reopen schools and businesses.

Channelling Trump, Baldwin dispenses some words of advice to the class.

Family of Native American man want answers after fatal confrontation with local law enforcement

In the Buckeye State, the large furry mammals are back, but are humans ready for them?

Proposal to Congress makes a financial argument for closing the controversial detention center

Reducing carbon emissions could mean difference between 1 and over 4 feet of sea level rise

New government estimate highlights stark differences between groups afflicted with HIV

No Supreme Court justice nominee confirmation hearing till next year, says majority leader

A lifelong rancher and farmer, Ramon Castro bore a strong physical resemblance to younger brother Fidel Castro

Voters in Bolivia rejected by a slim margin a constitutional amendment that would have allowed Morales to run again