Stories for 2020

Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 11:16 UTC
Cardinal Pell acquitted: ex choir boy who accused him of sexual abuse accepts the court ruling

A former choirboy who accused Australian Cardinal George Pell of molesting him said on Wednesday he accepts the top Vatican acquittal, but urged survivors of child sex abuse to keep coming forward.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 11:13 UTC
US Navy secretary resigns after ridiculing a commander of an aircraft carrier

Acting United States Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned on Tuesday after he faced mounting backlash for firing and ridiculing the commander of a US aircraft carrier who pleaded for the help stemming a coronavirus outbreak onboard.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 10:40 UTC
Boris Johnson spent second night in intensive care: “stable and in good spirits”

Boris Johnson has spent a second night in intensive care as he continues to receive treatment for coronavirus. Mr Johnson is being kept in St Thomas' Hospital in London “for close monitoring”, Downing Street said. The PM is “comfortable, he's stable, he's in good spirits”, said health minister Edward Argar on Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 10:33 UTC
Gloria Stefan invites you to sing “Put on your mask”

Another COVID-19 parody song has appeared, this time by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan. She posted a video of the song on her Instagram inspired by her 1989 hit Get On Your Feet. This time, however, instead of getting on one’s feet, Estefan is encouraging others to “Put On Your Mask”.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:50 UTC
Brazil and US clash over delivery of Chinese supplies of medical equipment

The US ambassador to Brazil on Tuesday denied reports that the US government took over Chinese supplies of medical equipment that were ordered by Brazil to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:29 UTC
China unseats the US as the world leader in international patent filings

China last year became the world leader in international patent filings, unseating the United States which had held the top spot for more than four decades, the UN said on Tuesday. A record 265,800 international patent applications were filed last year, a hike of 5.2% from 2018, the World Intellectual Property Organization said in its annual report.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:28 UTC
Brazilian athletes and soccer players helping favela residents with food and money to battle COVID-19

As infections of the novel coronavirus rise steadily in Brazil and threaten to cause chaos in its densely populated favelas, some of the country's leading athletes are stepping up to help the most vulnerable communities.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:25 UTC
UN intellectual property agency admits possible wider access to patented drugs and medical supplies

Discussions are underway on enabling wider access to some patented drugs and medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the UN's intellectual property agency said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:18 UTC
Trump blasts WHO for focusing on China and issuing bad advice on coronavirus

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized the World Health Organization on Tuesday, accusing it of being too focused on China and issuing bad advice during the coronavirus outbreak.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:13 UTC
UK dairy farmers dumping milk because of the lockdown; fears of lack of farm hands for harvests

Deprived of customers such as supermarkets, restaurants, and schools due to the coronavirus outbreak and resulting lockdown, British farmers are throwing away thousands of liters of milk.