The second-quarter contraction was the worst ever since documentation of GDP figures began in 1970. The drop was, however, not as steep as the 10.1% contraction that economists initially anticipated. The German economy, Europe’s largest, contracted by a record 9.7% … Read More
National Jewish umbrella body, DAIA, condemns signs in southern city of Neuquen, which has a 0.13% Jewish population. Anti-Semitic posters blaming Jews for the COVID-19 pandemic in the southern Argentine city of Neuquen.(JMNeuquen/ Twitter) BUENOS AIRES — Anti-Semitic posters blaming … Read More
Lukashenko said that he would receive from Moscow comprehensive assistance to ensure the security of Belarus. naviny.by Lukashenko said that he would receive from Moscow “at our very first request, comprehensive assistance to ensure the security of the Republic of Belarus,” and … Read More
Five years ago, as hundreds of thousands of refugees came to Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel maintained: “We can do it.” How has Germany — and those who sought asylum — managed since then? DW explains. Perhaps no other phrase uttered during … Read More
It is not the first time that the leader’s absence has prompted rumors of health problems. A South Korean diplomat is speculating that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma and that his sister, Kim Yo Jong, is poised to take … Read More
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and German Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz (L) attend a cabinet meeting at the German chancellery in Berlin, Germany, 19 August 2020. [EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN] German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said Sunday (23 August) that the … Read More
‘We lose billions, hundreds of billions of dollars. We get nothing from China’ President Trump told Fox News’ Steve Hilton on Sunday that he would be open to completely decoupling the U.S. economy from China, before warning: “If Biden is elected, China … Read More
A Cabinet Office “reasonable worst-case scenario” document, dated July 2020, has been leaked to a national newspaper. A government spokeswoman said it ‘reflects a responsible government ensuring we are ready for all eventualities’ Emergency plans drawn up by the government … Read More
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido takes off his protective mask during a news conference after Venezuela’s pro-government supreme court replaced the leaders of two key opposition parties, months ahead of legislative elections in Caracas CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition said … Read More
The graph of Spain’s daily coronavirus case count is taking on an emphatic U-shape, with 3,715 new infections in the past 24 hours – joining Germany and France on Wednesday in reporting the most cases since lockdowns helped Europe quash … Read More