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Stories for March 16th 2022

• Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:30 UTC

  WHO says global COVID-19 infections up but deaths drop

  

  The total number of new COVID-19 infections globally has increased by 8%, while the number of fatalities has gone down by 17%, compared to the previous seven days, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday.

• Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:13 UTC

  UK further supports Ukraine through armed conflict with Russia

  

  Weeks into a military conflict with the Russian Federation, the Parliament of Ukraine has announced it would up its defense spending following a £ 1.7 billion loan from the United Kingdom, it was reported.

• Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:10 UTC

  US will sponsor home production of fertilizers to cut dependence from imports

  

  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is planning to invest an initial sum of US$250 million for the production of fertilizers in the country. USDA said the goal is the reduction of input costs, which have been strongly affected by the sanctions imposed on Russia, (a leading global supplier) and stimulate competition in the US.

• Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:00 UTC

  Paraguayans against new increase to the price of fuel

  

  Paraguayan consumers have taken to the streets to protest against the latest increase in the price of fuel at pumps, while unions have threatened to take additional measures if the government takes no action to help them through their new plight.