International

Tuesday, January 28th 2020 - 07:24 UTC
China reports 106 dead from the rapid spreading coronavirus and 4.500 confirmed cases

China said on Tuesday that 106 people had died from a new coronavirus that is spreading across the country, up from the previous toll of 81. The number of total confirmed cases in China rose to 4,515 as of Jan 27, the National Health Commission said in a statement, up from 2,835 reported a day earlier.
Tuesday, January 28th 2020 - 07:19 UTC
Ukraine gets on the nerves of Pompeo and dumps reporter from the press pool

The U.S. State Department removed a National Public Radio reporter from the press pool for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's upcoming foreign trip, a press association and NPR said on Monday, days after Pompeo angrily responded to another NPR journalist's interview with him.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 11:01 UTC
Argentine president begins a quick tour of Europe in search of support

Argentine president Alberto Fernandez will again be away several days beginning next Wednesday until at least Wednesday, February 3, during which time he is scheduled to meet the Pope, and leaders from Italy, Spain, France and Germany. In his absence vice-president Cristina Fernandez will be acting president.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Sarah Whitby takes oath as Falklands, South Georgia Senior Magistrate

Sarah Whitby was officially sworn in as the Falkland Islands Senior Magistrate at a ceremony at Government House. Mrs Whitby, previously Crown Counsel for Civil and Safeguarding, will fulfill the role of Senior Magistrate and Coroner for the Falklands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, and the British Antarctic Territory, as well as acting Judge for the Falkland Islands.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 08:19 UTC
Argentine economy minister in New York for talks with IMF and US Treasury officials

Argentina's Economy Minister Martin Guzman iis in New York and on Monday will be participating of a conference at the Council of Americas. Later in the day he will meet h International Monetary Fund and U.S. Treasury officials, as part of Argentina's efforts to revive growth and renegotiate its debts.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 08:17 UTC
China expands travel restrictions and prolongs Luna Year holiday to contain coronavirus epidemic

China expanded drastic travel restrictions on Monday and prolonged a public holiday to contain an epidemic that has killed 80 people and infected more than 2,300, as several countries prepared to evacuate their citizens from a quarantined city at the outbreak's epicenter.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Ex Colombian international footballer (English Premier League) extradited to US on drugs charges

Former Colombian international footballer Jhon Viáfara has been extradited to the US on drug trafficking charges.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 08:03 UTC
Deadly China virus impacts on oil prices while safe havens assets rally

Fears over the global economic impact of the deadly China virus sent oil prices plunging more than on Monday to extend last week's sell-off, while safe-haven assets including the yen and gold rallied.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 07:58 UTC
One in two Australians have donated money to support bushfire relief efforts

One in two Australians have donated money to support bushfire relief efforts, a new survey showed over the weekend, with meteorologists warning more hot and dry weather is to return after a heavy rain respite dampened many of the blazes.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 07:45 UTC
India and Brazil sign accords in fifteen different sectors

India and Brazil have signed 15 accords aimed at forging closer ties between the two emerging market giants across a range of sectors, especially defense, both countries’ leaders tweeted on Saturday.