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GDP stats to reveal depths of virus-fuelled UK recession

Britain will on Wednesday officially enter recession, with figures set to show an economic collapse of around 20 per cent of GDP in the second quarter -- the worst contraction in Europe.

N. K's official paper urges efforts to minimize flood-caused damage on farming

North Korea's official newspaper called on Tuesday for stepped-up efforts to minimise flood-caused damage to the farming sector as the country is struggling to cope with recent heavy downpours.

Japan's 2020 1st half current account surplus lowest in over 5 yrs

Japan's current account surplus in the first half of 2020 fell to its lowest level in over five years as exports and spending by visitors from overseas were hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic, government data showed on Tuesday.

S. Korea, US set to launch combined summertime exercise next week

South Korea and the United States are expected to kick off their annual summertime combined exercise next week in a scaled-back manner due to coronavirus concerns, a source said on Tuesday.

World surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases, WHO warns against despair

The coronavirus pandemic chalked up another horrific milestone on Monday as the world surpassed 20 million recorded cases of infection from the tiny killer that has upended life just about everywhere.

Pentagon aims for fewer than 5,000 US troops in Afghanistan by November

The United States is counting on further military withdrawal from Afghanistan to potentially fewer than 5,000 troops as inter-Afghan peace talks progress, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Mauritania president appoints new government

Mauritania's president appointed a new government Sunday, a top official said, after the names of several former ministers appeared in a report on the financial dealings of ex-leader Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.

World pledges 250 million euros for Lebanon's people: France

World leaders on Sunday pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be delivered "directly" to a population reeling from the deadly port blast in Beirut.

Seven dead as floods hit Greek island

A baby was among seven people who died as torrential rains and floods swept the Greek island of Evia, damaging dozens of houses and blocking roads, authorities said Sunday.

US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package

The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the constitution by unilaterally extending a virus relief package.

At least 17 dead as India airliner overshoots runway

At least 17 people were killed Friday when a passenger jet was ripped in two after it overshot and skidded off the runway upon landing in southern India, officials said.

Mexico's coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000

Mexico on Thursday passed the grim milestone of 50,000 coronavirus deaths, far more than the worst-case estimates of the government, which faces criticism of its handling of the crisis and the economic fallout.

Lebanon's leaders face rage, calls for reform after blast

Lebanon's leadership faced growing rage after a massive explosion laid waste to large parts of central Beirut, with security forces firing tear gas at demonstrations late Thursday as international leaders called for reform.

Afghan gathering to decide fate of 400 Taliban prisoners

Thousands of prominent Afghans will gather in Kabul Friday to decide whether to release about 400 Taliban prisoners, including many involved in brutal attacks that killed scores of Afghans and foreigners.

Trump orders ban on dealings with TikTok's Chinese owner

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered that a ban on interacting with popular social media platform TikTok or its Chinese parent company take effect in 45 days.

Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as world offers support

Countries dispatched emergency medical aid, pop-up field hospitals, rescue experts and tracking dogs to Lebanon on Wednesday as the world reacted to the vast explosion that devastated Beirut.

Thousands protest in Turkey against domestic violence

Thousands of women in Turkey took to the streets on Wednesday to demand that the government does not withdraw from a landmark treaty on preventing domestic violence.

US to submit UN resolution on Iran arms next week

The United States will submit a UN Security Council resolution next week to extend an arms embargo on Iran despite opposition from Russia and China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.

US offers $10 million reward against election interference

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday offered a $10 million reward aimed at preventing foreign interference in the November election, as the State Department accused Russia of waging an increasingly sophisticated disinformation campaign.

Countries tighten measures as global virus death toll nears 700,000

France and the Netherlands are gearing up for stricter mask-wearing rules to fight the coronavirus as the global death toll from the pandemic neared 700,000.