Month: May 2020
Can the unmasking of China’s Covid-19 ‘mask diplomacy’ stem Beijing’s global power grab?
The Covid-19 outbreak found China uniquely positioned for a global soft power grab with its “mask diplomacy” supply of medical equipment. But then a drip of anti-Beijing headlines followed by an aggressive diplomatic onslaught unravelled the gains. The race for
Read MoreAround the world, virus worries haunt workers demanding rights on May Day
Millions of workers worldwide are marking international labor day trapped between hunger and fear because of the virus pandemic, either with no job at all or a job without enough health protections.
Read MoreAround the world, virus worries haunt workers demanding rights on May Day
Millions of workers worldwide are marking international labor day trapped between hunger and fear because of the virus pandemic, either with no job at all or a job without enough health protections.
Read MoreTrump offers unsolicited advice for Biden in fending off assault claims – POLITICO
Trump offers unsolicited advice for Biden in fending off assault claims POLITICO Biden denies sexual assault allegation: ‘This never happened’ CNN Biden Denies Tara Reade’s Assault Allegation: ‘This Never Happened’ The New York Times Leslie Marshall: I believe Joe Biden Fox News Why we’ll
Read MorePressure mounts on Trump to “drop the hammer” on China
President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House on April 30, 2020. | Win McNamee/Getty Images Trump wants to retaliate against China over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Exactly how is anyone’s guess. As President
Read More‘I Will Never Lie to You,’ Says New Press Secretary as White House Holds First Press Briefing in Over a Year
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year. “I will never
Read MoreFDA Allows For ‘Emergency Use’ of Remdesivir, Experimental Coronavirus Drug
(WASHINGTON) — U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster. It is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide.
Read MoreGerman Soccer Clubs Are Desperate To Restart Televised Matches Despite Criticism
Professional soccer clubs in Germany are desperate to restart televised league matches. Some critics say the clubs are letting their financial troubles overrule good judgment.
Read MoreTrump’s tendency to deny his past statements has become more glaring during coronavirus – CNBC
Trump’s tendency to deny his past statements has become more glaring during coronavirus CNBC
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