Donald Trump calls sacked whistleblower ‘a disgrace’
The president said Michael Atkinson should have talked to him first about his phone call to Ukraine, despite his role as an independent watchdog.
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Coronavirus: US states scramble for equipment as death toll mounts
New York and Massachusetts are among states directly sourcing facemasks from China.
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04, 2020
Coronavirus: China’s new export restrictions on medical supplies are bad for business and the world, insiders say
China’s new restrictions on the export of coronavirus-related medical supplies deal not only a blow to domestic producers but could leave countries still battling Covid-19 with a massive shortfall of essential items, industry insiders said.Beijing said...
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04, 2020
Coronavirus: China’s deserted shops and restaurants show that even as lockdown ends, scars remain
China’s urban lockdown may have eased, but deserted streets and stores in the capital Beijing this week suggest that for the services sector, the impact of the coronavirus outbreak could be deeper and longer than expected. Many restaurants, cafes and ...
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04, 2020
Cheltenham Festival organisers defend event after racegoers report symptoms
A number of people who attended the event have now reported symptoms.
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Alan Kelly becomes Labour party leader
Alan Kelly has become the 13th leader of the Labour Party.
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04, 2020
Chinese ship hits and sinks Vietnamese fishing boat in South China Sea, detains crew
A Vietnamese fishing boat with eight crew members on board was sunk after being hit by a Chinese ship near the disputed Paracel Islands, local authorities said on Friday, a move that may increase tension in the South China Sea.“This is the first time a...
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Coronavirus: China to stage day of mourning on Saturday for thousands killed by Covid-19
The Chinese government has declared Saturday a national day of mourning for those who lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.Chinese flags will be flown at half-mast across the country and at embassies overseas, while all public entertainment wil...
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04, 2020
Reagent suppliers ramping up production as demand soars 1,000%, says virus lab director
The number of cluster cases of the coronavirus in nursing homes has risen to 29.
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04, 2020
‘Considerable deficit’ expected as Covid-19 costs likely to top €8bn
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said the cost of the Covid-19 pandemic will most likely top €8bn as the government struggles to contain the crisis.