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Conte calls for ‘courage’ to save Italy at talks with EU, IMF
World
June 13, 2020
Conte calls for ‘courage’ to save Italy at talks with EU, IMF
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called Saturday for a “courageous plan” when he launched virtual talks with EU and IMF leaders…
Lebanon central bank official probed over currency crash
Middle East
May 15, 2020
Lebanon central bank official probed over currency crash
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s financial prosecutor questioned a top central bank manager Friday over the country’s financial crisis, which has…
Hezbollah deems Lebanese government rescue plan an ‘important step’ forward
Middle East
May 5, 2020
Hezbollah deems Lebanese government rescue plan an ‘important step’ forward
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Hezbollah’s leader hailed the Lebanese government’s crisis plan as an “important step” on Monday and warned the…
Lebanon banks reject rescue plan as government asks IMF for help
Middle East
May 2, 2020
Lebanon banks reject rescue plan as government asks IMF for help
BEIRUT/LONDON (Reuters) – An economic rescue plan that will form the basis of Lebanon’s talks with the International Monetary Fund…
South Africa starts easing coronavirus lockdown
World
May 1, 2020
South Africa starts easing coronavirus lockdown
South Africa began to gradually ease its strict coronavirus lockdown on Friday, allowing some industries to reopen after five weeks…
Jordan eases coronavirus curfew and reopens more businesses
Middle East
April 28, 2020
Jordan eases coronavirus curfew and reopens more businesses
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan on Monday eased restrictions on movement aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus and allowed…
Coronavirus shakes Saudi state’s foundations
Middle East
April 24, 2020
Coronavirus shakes Saudi state’s foundations
More than elsewhere, the coronavirus outbreak has put Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future in jeopardy. The collapse in oil…
Lockdown tensions grow as people seek to resume work or play
World
April 20, 2020
Lockdown tensions grow as people seek to resume work or play
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus is touching all levels of society and increasing tensions as governments start to ease restrictions…
Saudi Arabia faces coronavirus crisis with strong reserves, low debt-minister
Economy
April 17, 2020
Saudi Arabia faces coronavirus crisis with strong reserves, low debt-minister
CAIRO (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia is facing the global crisis from a position of strength, given its strong financial position…
Poorer countries face big risks in easing virus restrictions
World
April 17, 2020
Poorer countries face big risks in easing virus restrictions
BEIRUT (AP) — As some wealthier Western nations begin easing coronavirus restrictions, many developing countries, particularly in the Middle East…