ng Bill Gates, in rebuke of Trump, calls WHO funding cut 'as dangerous as it sounds' By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:25:19 GMT The Microsoft co-founder said halting funding for the World Health Organisation during a world health crisis was "as dangerous as it sounds". Full Article
ng Donald Trump wanted his own two-hour radio show during the pandemic By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:44:26 GMT The US President said he envisioned a show running two hours a day, according to White House officials, and would do it were it not for the risk of encroaching on Rush Limbaugh, the conservative host. Full Article
ng Amid slowing infections, Germany takes first steps to restart public life By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:20:39 GMT New infections in Germany have slowed in recent weeks, but Merkel cautioned that the country has achieved only "a fragile intermediate success". Full Article
ng 'Banana republic': Trump threatens to unilaterally suspend Congress By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:30:23 GMT The President's remarkable threat - which came on the day US recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths - drew immediate criticism from constitutional experts. Full Article
ng Shop with tongs and lock up your cat: Scientists' suggestions for life after lockdown By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:52:50 GMT Experts looked at how different countries are coping in creating a list of 275 ideas to stop coronavirus spreading. Full Article
ng 'Airway team': the nurse couple fighting the virus together By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:38:20 GMT "What's important is that we stick together, we work together, and we always support each other. And not just Ben and I, but the human race right now." Full Article
ng US investigating whether virus came from Wuhan lab: Trump By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:07:03 GMT The source of the virus remains a mystery, although the broad scientific consensus holds that SARS-CoV-2, its official name, originated in bats. Full Article
ng Two dozen Rohingya die of starvation on drifting boat; 382 rescued By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:33:40 GMT Bangladesh coastguard officials say the ship was drifting for weeks after failing to reach Malaysia, and it is believe more boats may remain adrift. Full Article
ng Gangnam smile: North Korean defector wins South Korea's swankiest seat By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:34:01 GMT Thae Yong-ho was Pyongyang's deputy ambassador to the UK where he had managed secret funds for leader Kim Jong-un until he fled to the South in 2016. Full Article
ng Ivanka Trump, disregarding federal guidelines, travelled to New Jersey for Passover By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:17:02 GMT Donald Trump's eldest daughter left Washington for another one of her family's homes, even as she has publicly thanked people for self-quarantining. Full Article
ng Anonymous tip 'led to the discovery of more than a dozen bodies' at US nursing home By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:09:02 GMT Police responding to an anonymous tip found more than a dozen bodies at a nursing home in north-western New Jersey, according to reports. Full Article
ng Right-wing shock jock takes right-wing media to task over coronavirus lies By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:12:02 GMT Michael Savage has howled with unabated contempt about "the pimps" in the right-wing media who he calls "intellectual dwarfs" and "science illiterates". Full Article
ng Readers angered by Donald Trump's 'propaganda' briefing By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:06:05 GMT The story about TV networks cutting away from the US President's press briefing generated the most online discussion with our readers this week. Full Article
ng EU apologises to Italy for being slow to offer help By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:02:01 GMT No other EU country has suffered as greatly as Italy from the pandemic, with more than 21,600 dead and 105,000 people still infected. Full Article
ng From 'Xi's doing a great job' to 'The WHO really blew it’: Trump's coronavirus response in tweets By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:03:02 GMT The US President has been able to use Twitter to shape what the public talks about in the realm of politics. He's gone into overdrive on the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ng Now is the worst time to cut World Health Organisation funding By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:22:01 GMT After a disaster there is a search for someone to blame but reckless vengeance can be as bad as the original calamity. Full Article
ng 'Everything has shifted': How a pandemic is reshaping the US election By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:19:07 GMT As a rule, if the economy is going well then US presidents get re-elected. If it's going badly, they lose. But will that hold in a global health emergency? Full Article
ng Europe is emerging from the pandemic with beds and ventilators to spare By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:53:04 GMT All across Europe, the numbers are coming down. There is finally good news to share. Full Article
ng With butlers in isolation, wealthy are forced to learn housekeeping By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:50:03 GMT A housekeeping staffing company says "We're getting calls from the principals themselves saying, 'I've never had to change the bed - what do I do?" Full Article
ng HK democracy activists detained as Lam accused of creating 'ring of terror' By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:08:04 GMT The raids mark the biggest crackdown on the pro-democracy movement since the beginning of the anti-government protests across the former British colony in June last year. Full Article
ng Singapore sees huge surge in new coronavirus cases By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:24:05 GMT The number of cases in Singapore has more than doubled over the past week largely due to an explosion in infections among foreign workers. Full Article
ng Payne condemns Hong Kong arrests of democracy advocates amid coronavirus By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:15:05 GMT The sweeping crackdown amid a coronavirus pandemic is based on charges of unlawful assembly stemming from huge protests in Hong Kong last year. Full Article
ng Brazil digging large-scale graves ahead of coronavirus peak By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 05:34:05 GMT The public health system in Sao Paulo is approaching its limit with several city hospitals close to filling all their intensive care beds. Full Article
ng Police say mass shooting Canada's worst in recent history By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:52:02 GMT A man wearing a police uniform has gone on a shooting rampage in Canada. Full Article
ng British government on the defensive over claims Boris Johnson skipped coronavirus meetings By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:26:01 GMT Current and former cabinet ministers have rushed to defend Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the wake of damning claims. Full Article
ng 'A stroke of luck': Passenger glad to be on global cruise during pandemic By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:31:01 GMT The virus-free bubble that the Costa Deliziosa cruise ship became on its 15-week odyssey is coming to an end. Full Article
ng 'Cartels are scrambling': Lockdown hits the global drug trade By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:30:03 GMT Traffic over the Mexican-US border has slowed and supplies from China have dried up, but the drug cartels are still finding a way to sell their wares. Full Article
ng The brave few workers who keep the country going under lockdown By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:41:02 GMT While hundreds of thousands in Spain have lost their jobs during the lockdown, these few workers are making sure the basic needs and services function at the risk of also falling ill. Full Article
ng Benjamin Netanyahu reaches power-sharing deal with rival By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:03:01 GMT The deal averts what would have been a fourth consecutive election in just over a year as the country fights its coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ng Death toll from Canada's mass shooting rises, Trudeau pledges action on guns By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:09:04 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday his government would move ahead on the gun control legislation he promised during last year's election campaign after the shooting. Full Article
ng German region issues rule for eating ice cream during coronavirus By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT "An initial swift lick of a scoop while rapidly proceeding away from the ice cream parlour" is allowed to prevent ice cream from dripping, the edict says. Full Article
ng Coronavirus is accelerating eight challenging mega trends By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:44:03 GMT We are about to experience the next 20 years in 12 months, and we need to get ready for it, according to a former British foreign secretary. Full Article
ng Kim Jong-un's health status in question after surgery: report By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:51:01 GMT The North Korean leader underwent a "cardiovascular surgical procedure", according to a website that gathers information from informants. Full Article
ng Amid oil price plunge, Trump says he will add to oil reserves By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:30:01 GMT Trump acknowledged that global demand for oil has plummeted. "The problem is nobody's driving a car, anywhere in the world, essentially," he said. Full Article
ng 'The greatest challenge': Asia catches coronavirus' second wave By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:49:01 GMT Beijing has imposed new restrictions on an upscale diplomats district home to 3.5 million people, as it guards a second wave of coronavirus cases. Full Article
ng South Korea plays down reports Kim Jong-un is near death By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:47:03 GMT Officials in Seoul say they have not seen any unusual activity in North Korea, following reports North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was gravely ill. Full Article
ng A disaster waiting to happen or a bold, evidence-based response? In Sweden, it depends who you ask By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:53:01 GMT As winter fades and spring breaks over Sweden, a high-stakes experiment in self-responsibility is underway. Full Article
ng Chinese envoy takes veiled swipe at Trump for politicising coronavirus By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:59:04 GMT Speaking at a webcast event, Cui Tiankai also defended the handling of the disease by China, which has drawn fire from Trump. Full Article
ng Coronavirus deaths in the US top 45,000, doubling in a week By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:55:04 GMT New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan each reported their highest single-day coronavirus-related death tolls on Tuesday - over 800 between the three states. Full Article
ng Forward planning for post-lockdown fiesta By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:30:47 +0000 Whether this summer will include the usual beach parties and live concerts is still uncertain but a group of Cypriot friends studying in Aberdeen are determined to bring back the island’s summer party mood, and if the coronavirus situation allows are organising a post-lockdown fiesta. Are the public ready? The... The post Forward planning for post-lockdown fiesta appeared first on Cyprus Mail. Full Article Cyprus Entertainment What's On
ng Coronavirus: Government slashes spending by €367 million By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:49:46 +0000 The finance ministry has slashed €367 million from public expenditure as part of a revision of the 2020 state budget amid the coronavirus crisis. The government savings were passed by the Council of Ministers. Giorgos Panteli, permanent secretary of the finance ministry, told the Cyprus News Agency that the savings... The post Coronavirus: Government slashes spending by €367 million appeared first on Cyprus Mail. Full Article Cyprus featured coronavirus Government cuts
ng Coronavirus: Ontario allows school employees to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:08:15 +0000 The government said hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, and women's shelters are in need of staff including custodial and maintenance workers. Full Article Health Canada Coronavirus Coronavirus Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus In Canada coronavirus news coronavirus update COVID-19 covid-19 canada covid-19 news Ontario Coronavirus Ontario COVID-19
ng Colleagues honour NHS nurse who died after contracting Covid-19 By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:42:01Z Two-minute silence held for father-of-four Augustine Agyei-Mensah, a highly regarded learning disabilities nurseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTributes have been paid to a learning disabilities nurse who died after testing positive for coronavirus.Augustine Agyei-Mensah, known to his colleagues as Gus, was described as a “highly regarded team member” at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS foundation trust (NHFT). Continue reading... Full Article Northampton NHS Health Coronavirus outbreak Society UK news
ng Kanika Kapoor missing kids terribly during COVID-19 lockdown By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:25:43 +0500 Kanika Kapoor posted an adorable picture of her kids in a heartfelt post Full Article
ng Disha Patani's dance routines and pets keep her occupied at home during lockdown By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:32:00 +0500 Disha Patani opened up about how her filming schedule and professional life has come to a halt Full Article
ng Ayushmann Khurrana recalls manipulative offers made by directors during his initial days By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:33:00 +0500 Ayushmann Khurrana is riding high in his career right now but the road to success was no bed of roses for him Full Article
ng Anand Gandhi wishes he 'had created something with' Irrfan Khan before his passing By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 03:18:00 +0500 Anand Gandhi revealed that before Irrfan Khan’s demise, he had been discussing a possible collaboration Full Article
ng Salman Khan beefs up, undergoes massive transformation during lockdown By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:38:38 +0500 Salman Khan has undergone a shocking transformation during the coronavirus lockdown Full Article
ng Vidya Balan on how she is using the lockdown to her advantage: I can be self-reliant By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:08:16 +0500 Vidya Balan, in a recent interview, shed light on the many realisations she has been having during the lockdown Full Article
ng Tamannaah Bhatia sets the record straight about dating Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:48:03 +0500 Tamannaah Bhatia has quashed the chitchat about her love life Full Article
