Coronavirus: WTO head steps down a year early as downturn looms

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The head of the World Trade Organization has said he will step down a year earlier than planned, at a crucial moment for the global...

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Business News

Coronavirus ‘could cost global economy $8.8tn’ says ADB

May 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic could cost the global economy between $5.8tn and $8.8tn (£4.8tn-£7.2tn), according to Asian Development Bank (ADB). That's more than double last month's...

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China industrial output posts surprise growth after COVID-19 collapse

May 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_925" align="alignright" width="601"] China's economy tanked in the first three months of the year. [/caption] BEIJING: China's industrial output returned to growth for the...

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Malaysia to recover US$107.3 million after settling 1MDB case against Wolf of Wall Street producer

May 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_922" align="alignright" width="584"] Riza Aziz, one of the producers of The Wolf of Wall Street and stepson of Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak, was...

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US urges China to release Buddhism’s 11th Panchen Lama

May 14, 2020May 16, 2020

In 1995, a young Tibetan boy Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama, the second highest spiritual authority in Tibetan Buddhism after...

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US blames Islamic State for Kabul maternity attack, urges Afghan peace process

May 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_914" align="alignright" width="636"] A woman carrying a baby leaves the site of an attack at a hospital where the international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without...

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Business News

Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream

May 14, 2020May 16, 2020

At about $5 a serving, tear gas ice cream has been a hit [caption id="attachment_1099" align="alignright" width="654"] This May 4, 2020, image made from video...

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Hong Kong police watchdog to release report into handling of protests

May 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_910" align="alignnone" width="588"] FILE PHOTO: Riot police disperse anti-government protesters during a protest at Mong Kok in Hong Kong, China May 10, 2020. [/caption]...

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Healthcare News

Over 580,000 surgeries in India may be cancelled due to COVID-19: Study

May 14, 2020May 16, 2020

The modelling study indicates that each additional week of disruption to hospital services will be associated with a further 2.4 million cancellations. More than...

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FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump meets China’s President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, on Jun 29, 2019.

May 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_907" align="alignnone" width="579"] Typhoon Vongfong has dumped heavy rains since roaring ashore [/caption] MANILA: More than 140,000 people were forced into cramped shelters as...