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Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains

Sat, 2020-10-17 18:54 — mike kraft

Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains JOTOLCHEN, Mexico (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of a generation of the world’s children, depriving them of schooling and sending them to work. Across the developing... AP NEWS

JOTOLCHEN, Mexico (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of a generation of the world’s children, depriving them of schooling and sending them to work. Across the developing world, two decades of gains against child labor are eroding.

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Asia-Pacific region overview

Sat, 2020-10-17 11:16 — mike kraft

Asia Today: Sydney lifts quarantine for N. Zealand travelers SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s largest city, Sydney, lifted quarantine restrictions on travelers from New Zealand on Friday while the second largest city, Melbourne, marked the 100th day of one of the... AP NEWS

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South Pacific/Asia: Australian state warns non-complying public

Sun, 2020-10-11 11:29 — mike kraft

Asia Today: Australian state warns non-complying public MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The premier of Australia’s Victoria state is stepping up his fight with members of the public who don’t comply with pandemic regulations, saying close contacts of those... AP NEWS

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Up to 150 million could join extreme poor, World Bank says

Thu, 2020-10-08 10:25 — mike kraft

Up to 150 million could join extreme poor, World Bank says JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Up to 150 million people could slip into extreme poverty, living on less than $1.90 a day, by late next year depending on how badly economies shrink during the COVID-19... AP NEWS

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Up to 150 million people could slip into extreme poverty, living on less than $1.90 a day, by late next year depending on how badly economies shrink during the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank said Wednesday in an outlook grimmer than before.

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India, South Africa ask WTO to ease IP rules for COVID-19

Sat, 2020-10-03 10:59 — mike kraft

India, South Africa ask WTO to ease IP rules for COVID-19 NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa and India have asked the World Trade Organization to waive some provisions in the international agreements that regulate intellectual property rights, to speed up... AP NEWS

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Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders

Fri, 2020-10-02 09:03 — mike kraft

Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders JOHANNESBURG (AP) — President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, joining a small group of world leaders who have been infected. Trump is 74, putting him at higher risk of... AP NEWS

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Largest study of COVID-19 transmission highlights essential role of super-spreaders

Wed, 2020-09-30 16:45 — mike kraft

Largest study of COVID-19 transmission highlights essential role of super-spreaders A study of 660,000 Indians finds that a few individuals spread most new infections and that children transmit the coronavirus just as well as adults. Los Angeles Times

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COVID-19 and Illicit Trade: When Organized Crime and Terrorists Profit from the Pandemic

Tue, 2020-09-29 20:57 — mike kraft

COVID-19 and Illicit Trade: When Organized Crime and Terrorists Profit from the Pandemic - Homeland Security Today Criminals have been quick to capitalize on these opportunities, perpetuating illicit activity when governments, industry and the general public are most vulnerable. Homeland Security Today

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WHO announces Covid-19 rapid tests for low and middle income countries

Tue, 2020-09-29 13:18 — mike kraft

WHO announces Covid-19 rapid tests for low and middle income countries The World Health Organization has announced an agreement to make rapid Covid-19 tests available to lower and middle-income countries across the world. Amanda Watts, CNN CNN

(CNN)The World Health Organization has announced an agreement to make rapid Covid-19 tests available to lower and middle-income countries across the world.

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