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U.N. chief warns against repressive measures amid coronavirus crisis

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday the coronavirus could give some countries an excuse to adopt repressive measures for reasons unrelated to the pandemic…

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Global CEOs see U-shaped recession due to coronavirus: survey

Global business leaders are preparing for a drawn-out U-shaped recession due to the impact of coronavirus and many fear their companies won’t survive the pandemic,…

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European data sharing platform opens for COVID-19 researchers

The European Commission together with several partners on Tuesday launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform to enable the rapid collection and sharing of available research…

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LinkedIn: Demand for green jobs tripled in the UK in 2019

London is an epicentre of green activity, boasting the sixth-highest concentration of sustainability professionals in the world, according to the findings. The green job market is…

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Coronavirus second wave may be even worse: US health chief

A second wave of the novel coronavirus in the US could be even more destructive because it will likely collide with the beginning of flu…

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Wartsila says share of renewable energy up rapidly amid COVID-19

Finnish ship technology and power-plant maker Wartsila (WRT1V.HE) said on Tuesday the coronavirus outbreak has caused the share of renewable energy in Europe’s power production…

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Coronavirus pandemic ’amplifies press freedom threats’

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating threats to press freedom around the world, with authoritarian states including China and Iran suppressing details of the outbreak, activists…

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UN member states call for ’equitable’ access to future COVID-19 vaccines

The 193 members of the UN General Assembly on Monday adopted by consensus a resolution that calls for ”equitable, efficient and timely” access to any…

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Italy’s lockdown labour crunch sparks fears of mafia exploitation

Mafia exploitation of immigrants on farms in Italy is likely to rise as the coronavirus lockdown brings chronic labour shortages, the government and labour rights…

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UK: Government gives councils more powers to establish car-free streets

But campaigners say the DfT must go further to actively promote the prioritisation of space for pedestrians and cyclists. The government has temporarily relaxed laws…

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North pole soon to be ice free in summer

The Arctic Ocean in summer will very likely be ice free before 2050, at least temporally. The efficacy of climate-protection measures will determine how often…

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With economy in crisis, U.S. lets importers delay some tariff payments

The Trump administration on Sunday said it would allow importers hit by the national health crisis to defer for three months any tariff payments they…

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COVID-19: India eases some restrictions amid economic distress

Indian states are set to resume limited commercial activities as the government relaxes some coronavirus restrictions. The nationwide lockdown, however, will continue until May 3….

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In Europe, Covid-19 puts idea of universal income back into welfare debate

Hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, Spain is the first European country to lay the foundation for universal income. The health crisis has also reopened…

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Irish unlikely to see packed pubs, big gatherings soon: minister

Ireland is highly unlikely to allow large gatherings this year and the “cocooning” of people over 70 years old in their homes may persist for…

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Deserted Thai beaches lure rare turtles to build most nests in 20 years

Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches bereft of tourists because of the coronavirus…

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China economy shrinks for first time as Wuhan Covid-19 death toll is increased by 1,300

China’s economy shrank 6.8% in the three months of 2020, the country’s first such contraction on record and a stark sign of the financial impact…

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U.N. warns economic downturn could kill hundreds of thousands of children in 2020

Hundreds of thousands of children could die this year due to the global economic downturn sparked by the coronavirus pandemic and tens of millions more…

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Coronavirus: EU apologizes to Italy for initial response

Members of the European Parliament are meeting on Thursday to discuss greater protection for EU citizens in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. In her…

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EU sees ’Green Deal’ delays but keeps climate target plan: draft document

The pandemic and economic shock have forced the EU executive to review its plans for 2020, as the novel coronavirus demands an urgent focus on…

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