International

Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 12:47 UTC
Restructuring Argentina’s Private Debt is Essential

By Joseph Stiglitz, Edmund S. Phelps, and Carmen Reinhart (*) – Argentina's creditors are being asked to accept a proposal that would reduce their revenue stream but make it sustainable. A responsible resolution will set a positive precedent, not only for Argentina but for the international financial system as a whole.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 07:48 UTC
Some 90.000 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 and 260 killed, Nurses Council claims

At least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide are believed to have been infected with COVID-19, and possibly twice that, amid reports of continuing shortages of protective equipment, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) said on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 07:47 UTC
Brazil expects exports to China to help mitigate the contraction of the country's economy

Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said that according to initial estimates, the country's economy would shrink 6% as a result of the recession caused by the new coronavirus pandemic, but now, thanks to the increase in exports to China, expectations are of a retraction of only 4% this year.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 07:41 UTC
Brazilian pork exports increase 43% in first quarter, but beef sales dropped 5.86%

Official data shows that Brazilian pork exports have increased by 43.34% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019, with 11,660 tons. In the month of March alone, there was a 37.9% increase compared to March of 2019 when only 4,131 tons were shipped. The main markets are China and Hong Kong.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 07:40 UTC
PM Johnson for the first time in Parliament since 25 March, said lockdown ease to begin next week

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he could begin to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown next week, but warned he would do nothing that would risk a new surge of cases.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 07:20 UTC
With football teams almost broke, Bundesliga resumes games on May 15 in empty stadiums

The Bundesliga will resume on May 15, the German league confirmed on Wednesday, after Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders gave the green light to restart behind closed doors following weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 07:00 UTC
Teams could be allowed five substitutions in games when football resumes after coronavirus

Football's lawmakers are this week set to announce a “temporary” change to the laws of the sport allowing teams to make up to five substitutions in games when the sport resumes after the coronavirus-induced suspension.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 05:23 UTC
Qatar 2022 Cup: end of Hex qualifying format used by the CONCACAF region?

The novel coronavirus outbreak will likely mean the end of the Hex, the six-team World Cup qualifying format used by the CONCACAF region, said CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani in an interview with OneSoccer.
Wednesday, May 6th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands: the Bubbles system, socially connected, physically protected

The Falkland Islands government made public on Tuesday a guide to ensure the safety of the community and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading around the Islands, but also looking for the best way to help safely increase contact among its members. For this FIG has looked at other countries to see what is the best way to help safely increase contacts.
Wednesday, May 6th 2020 - 09:44 UTC
IATA contrary to leaving aircraft middle seats empty: suggests wearing masks

The body representing global airlines came out against leaving middle seats empty on aircraft on Tuesday, as debate intensifies over how to get airlines flying while respecting social-distancing rules in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.