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Amnesty urges full Internet access as Kashmiris remain in the dark about coronavirus outbreak
Kashmir is back to a strict lockdown-like environment after the revelation of a coronavirus infection. But the region reels from lack of information as communication has never been restored fully in the disputed region. Now people...Mar 20, 2020 669 0 -
Sans concerted response, coronavirus could take away 25 million jobs worldwide
The coronavirus pandemic could put a high premium on the economy and kill 25 million jobs if world capitals do not coordinate their efforts and mount a concerted response to the disease, a preliminary study of...Mar 20, 2020 617 0 -
Social distancing in the age of coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting people’s day-to-day life like no other challenge in recent decades as the U.S. tries to contain it’s spread. The preventive measures against COVID-19 have impacted individuals and families from one corner...Mar 18, 2020 751 0 -
Rich economies should waive off debt to help developing countries contain coronavirus outbreak
Sounding alarm over the possibility of coronavirus outbreak affecting his country’s marginalized groups, Prime Minister Imran Khan has proposed that rich countries cancel debt that developing countries owe them in order to let them deal with...Mar 17, 2020 609 0 -
US chamber for payroll tax break, quick loans to offset coronavirus impact
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is advocating a raft of swift relief measures including a three-month freeze on employers’ payment of payroll taxes and quick disbursement of loans to businesses to mitigate coronavirus-triggered job losses, and...Mar 17, 2020 716 0 -
Seeking coronavirus care or treatment not to affect Green Card applicant’s prospects
Seeking preventive services or treatment for coronavirus will not negatively affect immigrants who apply for permanent residency under the new public charge rule which disqualifies candidates who get government benefits. “Such treatment or preventive services will...Mar 17, 2020 750 0 -
Even diplomacy, known for dodging difficulties, is not immune to coronavirus
The United Nations, being the highest diplomatic forum, is an arena for world’s best and the brightest to navigate some subtle straits of diplomacy to advance their respective countries’ interest. But this weekend, the usually bustling...Mar 15, 2020 593 0 -
Why coronavirus may be Europe’s biggest challenge since WWII
Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Image Credit: David Salik With the epicenter of deadly coronavirus pandemic now in Europe, the continent – a model of peace and social welfare, and a global hub of tourism over the...Mar 15, 2020 774 0 -
Trump tests negative for coronavirus
President Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House said Saturday. According to the president’s doctor Sean P Conley, Trump has shown no symptoms of COVID-19 from the test he took on Friday...Mar 15, 2020 604 0 -
Cherry blossom in the time of coronavirus
Who cares about the cherry blossom when coronavirus is a matter of life and death and the stocks are losing $ trillions in value! Let’s forget about this hoax-like disease and go about our lives freely,...Mar 13, 2020 1176 0