IMF chief sees ‘mild’ virus impact on global economy

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is too early to tell the economictoll from the Covid-19 outbreak in China, but the hit to global growth should be mild,” International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said. The death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic in China has climbed past 1,350, but…

Covid-19: US airlines extend China flight cancellations into late April

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Airlines (UAL.O) said it will extend cancellations of all US flights to China through late April due to the Covid-19 epidemic. With the announcement by Chicago-based United, all US passenger carriers flying to China have now cancelled flights into late April. Carriers say part…

Iran Vows “Crushing” Response To Israeli Aggression Against Its Interests

TEHRAN, Iran, Feb 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, warned on Wednesday, that, Iran’s response to any Israeli aggression against its interests in the region, or in Syria, will be “crushing.” Mousavi said, over the past 70 years, Israel has resorted to violence, to occupy Palestine, and…

Nissan Files Damages Suit Against Former Boss Ghosn

TOKYO, Feb 13 (NNN-NHK) – Nissan Motor Co., said that, the company has filed a civil lawsuit in Japan, against former boss, Carlos Ghosn, who has fled the country last year, seeking 10 billion yen (90 million U.S. dollars) in damages, for “his corrupt practices over many years.” Nissan intensified…

Philippines Says, Ending Military Pact With U.S. “In The Right Direction”

MANILA, Feb 13 (NNN-ABN) – Spokesman of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said, Manila’s move to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States “is in the right direction.” From the point of view of the Philippines, presidential spokesman, Salvador Panelo, said, the decision to terminate…

US evacuees freed from Covid-19 quarantine, officials fear discrimination

Evacuees from the China coronavirus outbreak toss their masks after finishing quarantine in Riverside, California LOS ANGELES, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly 200 people evacuated from the China Covid-19 outbreak were released from quarantine in California on Tuesday with officials urging Americans not to shun them, or workers who helped…

Covid-19 crisis could hit S.Korea’s tourism sector hard, says think tank

SEOUL, Feb 12 (NNN-YONHAP) — South Korea’s tourism industry is expected to take a big hit from the new coronavirus looking at the similar Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak five years ago, a private think tank said Wednesday. Should the new coronavirus virus reach an extent similar to MERS,…

Russia discharges second Chinese man to recover from Covid-19

MOSCOW, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia discharged a Chinese national from hospital in the Siberian city of Chita on Wednesday after he recovered from a Covid-19 infection, local authorities said. He was the second of Russia’s two confirmed cases of coronavirus to recover. The other victim, also a Chinese national,…

Australian Military To Assist Flood Recovery Efforts, As Cyclone Bears Down On East Coast

SYDNEY, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – With homes and businesses battered by the extreme weather on Australia’s east coast, energy provider Ausgrid asked for help from the military, to clear debris and repair electricity. Speaking with Sky News Wednesday (this) morning, New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt…

US authorises Hong Kong staff to leave over Covid-19

US Consulate General, Hong Kong WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it had authorised consulate staff to leave Hong Kong as concerns spread over the Covid-19 that originated in mainland China. Non-essential staff and their family members will be allowed, but not required, to leave the metropolis “out…
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