International

Tuesday, May 5th 2020 - 06:18 UTC
Israel research lab isolates coronavirus antibody: “a significant breakthrough”

Israel has isolated a key coronavirus antibody at its main biological research laboratory, the Israeli defense minister said on Monday, calling the step a “significant breakthrough” toward a possible treatment for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 08:13 UTC
Argentina arrested on Sunday a Portuguese trawler poaching in its EEZ

The Argentine Coast Guard arrested on Sunday a Portuguese trawler poaching in the country's EEZ, and will in the next few hours be escorted to the port of Bahía Blanca where it will face charges.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:41 UTC
Buffett sold its entire stakes at the four largest US airlines: “the world has changed”

Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire stakes in the four largest US airlines in April, chairman Warren Buffett said on Saturday at the company's annual meeting, saying “the world has changed” for the aviation industry.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:38 UTC
Doctors treating Boris Johnson were prepared to announce a “death of Stalin” type scenario

Doctors treating Boris Johnson for coronavirus prepared to announce his death after he was taken to intensive care, the British prime minister said on Sunday, in his first detailed comments about his illness.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:32 UTC
Press Freedom provides the antidote for the pandemic of misinformation

Journalists and media workers are crucial in helping us make informed decisions. As the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic, those decisions can make the difference between life and death.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:25 UTC
Beijing condemns US support for Taiwan to become a member of WHO

China has condemned a US tweet backing Taiwan's push for participation at the United Nations as the global body works with its 193 member states to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:07 UTC
US insists on blaming Beijing: “enormous evidence” coronavirus originated in a lab in China, claims Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said “enormous evidence” showed the new coronavirus originated in a lab in China, further fueling tensions with Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
Sunday, May 3rd 2020 - 03:25 UTC
Argentina recalls the sinking of ARA Belgrano and honors its crew, families and survivors

The Argentine Ministry of Defense and the Navy paid tribute to the courage and glory of the 323 sailors who died during the sinking of the cruiser ARA Belgrano, on 2 May 1982, at the beginning of hostilities with UK during the South Atlantic conflict.
Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:21 UTC
Trump thinking on ways of making China accountable for the coronavirus: raising tariffs an option

US President Donald Trump said on Friday raising tariffs on China is “certainly an option” as he considers ways to retaliate for the spread of the COVID-19 out of Wuhan, China.
Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:20 UTC
Shell announced it was cutting its dividend for the first time since World War Two

Royal Dutch Shell cut its dividend for the first time since World War Two on Thursday as the energy company retrenched in the face of an unprecedented drop in oil demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.