International

Thursday, May 21st 2020 - 08:25 UTC
Trump accuses China of “mass worldwide killing” because of its “incompetence”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again lashed out at China over the coronavirus pandemic, blaming Beijing for “mass Worldwide killing.” His morning tweet, which also referred to an unidentified “wacko in China,” was the latest heated rhetoric from the White House, where Trump is making attacks on Beijing a centerpiece of his November re-election bid.
Thursday, May 21st 2020 - 07:10 UTC
Vice Admiral Sir David Steel appointed governor of Gibraltar

The government of Gibraltar welcomes the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir David Steel KBE, DL as Governor of Gibraltar.
Wednesday, May 20th 2020 - 22:02 UTC
In post-pandemic, making the transport sector “green” could create 15 million new jobs, ILO

Transforming the transport sector to be more environmentally-friendly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, could create up to 15 million new jobs worldwide and help countries move to greener, healthier economies, according to an UN-backed report published on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 20th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
British supermarkets and EU investors warn Brazil if an Amazon contentious bill is approved in congress

British supermarkets have warned Brazil they might have to boycott its products if lawmakers there pass a contentious bill that could enable faster destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Tuesday, May 19th 2020 - 08:59 UTC
Brazil has the third largest number of coronavirus cases in the world

Brazil has the third-highest number of novel coronavirus cases in the world, according to official figures released on Monday, a troubling surge for a country struggling to respond to the pandemic.
Tuesday, May 19th 2020 - 08:53 UTC
WHO admits an independent probe into the coronavirus management; China pledges US$ 2 Billion

The World Health Organization bowed to calls on Monday from most of its member states to launch an independent probe into how it managed the international response to the coronavirus, which has been clouded by finger-pointing between the U.S. and China over a pandemic that has killed over 300,000 people and leveled the global economy.
Tuesday, May 19th 2020 - 08:03 UTC
France and Germany confirm alliance and propose 500 bn Euro recovery fund for Europe

France and Germany proposed on Monday a 500-billion-euro (US$545-billion) fund to finance the recovery of the European Union's economy from the devastation wrought by the coronavirus crisis.
Tuesday, May 19th 2020 - 08:02 UTC
China slaps 80% tariff on Australian barley alleging subsidies and dumping

Australia is “disappointed” China has imposed massive tariffs on its barley and will consider taking the dispute to the World Trade Organization, the country's agriculture minister said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 19th 2020 - 07:58 UTC
Brazilian agribusiness exports to China booming

In the first four months of this year, Brazilian agribusiness exports totaled US$31.40 billion, marking a 5.9% increase year-on-year. The growth of agribusiness exports resulted in an increase in volumes 11.1%, while the index price suffered a drop of 4.7%.
Monday, May 18th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
The failed operation to oust Maduro by a Canadian mercenary ex Green Beret

By Gwynne Dyer – It's hard being born Canadian if your ambition is to be a real-life version of movie tough guy Jean-Claude Van Damme (Blood Sport, Death Warrant, Universal Soldier, Last Action Hero). The same goes for being Belgian, of course, but Van Damme just wanted to be in the movies.