'We already had the economic crisis, a government of thieves and coronavirus. I didn't think it could get worse but now I don't know if this country can get up again. Everyone is going to try to leave. I will try to leave,' he said, his voice choked by tears. … [Read more...] about Beirut blast heaps fresh crisis on city after years of devastation: How civil war, economic woes and now an explosion threatening food disruption heaps further woe on former ‘Paris of the East’
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Beirut blast live updates: Half of Lebanon’s capital affected by damage
In pictures: Beirut blast aftermath — destruction, chaos and rescue efforts Race to save survivors More than 30 Red Cross teams raced to the scene, with many locals lending a hand to aid rescue efforts. Hospitals warned that they were quickly filled beyond capacity — and called for blood donations as well as generators to help keep the electricity on. … [Read more...] about Beirut blast live updates: Half of Lebanon’s capital affected by damage
The peacemaker at peace: Taoiseach Micheal Martin is among politicians and family at funeral of ex-SDLP leader John Hume who helped forge the Good Friday Agreement
President Bill Clinton (second from right) and two former British prime ministers today led the tributes to Northern Irish 'political titan' John Hume (second from left) who has died at the age of 83. Pictured in 2000 at the White House with Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams (far left) and UUP leader David Trimble (right) … [Read more...] about The peacemaker at peace: Taoiseach Micheal Martin is among politicians and family at funeral of ex-SDLP leader John Hume who helped forge the Good Friday Agreement
Coronavirus UPDATES: 135,000 face job cuts at Brit firms as furlough winds down
Trans-Pacific trade bloc says to ensure food, medicine supplies amid pandemic Ministers from a trans-Pacific trade bloc have agreed to fight protectionism and avoid food and medicine shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, they said in a joint statement published on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus UPDATES: 135,000 face job cuts at Brit firms as furlough winds down
Bank of England: Coronavirus downturn less severe than feared
Is the UK in a recession? Coronavirus: How much will it cost the UK? Where do governments go when they need money? However, Mr Bailey cautioned against reading too much into recent data: "We don't think the recent past is necessarily a good guide to the immediate future," he said. … [Read more...] about Bank of England: Coronavirus downturn less severe than feared
