Journalism has effectively become a crime in Egypt with the authorities using the coronavirus outbreak to ramp up its crackdown against the media, a human rights group has warned. As […]
Vast majority of Mexicans back president's handling of coronavirus: poll
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A large majority of Mexicans support the work done by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to contain the coronavirus outbreak and agree with a decision to […]
Saudi-led coalition announces one-month extension of Yemen ceasefire
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition on Friday said it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month to support efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic, the state-run […]
Pope prays for sick at Good Friday service scaled back by coronavirus
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis prostrated himself on the floor of an empty St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday to pray at a “Passion of the Lord” service commemorating Jesus’ […]
Ackman's hedge funds make money this year as hedges help
BOSTON (Reuters) – Billionaire investor William Ackman, who hedged his Pershing Square Capital management portfolio weeks ago to guard against coronavirus-inspired panic selling, told investors his private hedge fund is […]
Taiwan president says don't hoard, economic fundamentals good
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s economic fundamentals remain good and people should not hoard as the government can ensure stable supplies during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, President Tsai Ing-wen said on […]