Covid-19 self-test could allow return to work, say health officials
Source: The Guardian NHS England medical director tells MPs tests may be available within a couple of weeks By Sarah Boseley and Julia Kollewe Self-testing at home to find out […]
After coronavirus the government and business should agree to bring in a more caring capitalism
Source: Independent The latest measures will help but we have to start thinking about the long term, writes Andrew Grice According to Albert Einstein: “In the midst of every crisis, […]
‘Carnage’: Millions face financial ruin as coronavirus infects U.S. economy
Business & Economy ‘Carnage’: Millions face financial ruin as coronavirus infects U.S. economy By James Varney – The Washington Times – Wednesday, March 18, 2020 For Hayden Peeler, a […]
How will we judge multinationals when the epidemic is over?
Jessica Davis Plüss Journalist Mar 11, 2020 – swissinfo>ch Employees at the greatest risk are those who don’t have the luxury to work from home. (Keystone / Matteo Bazzi) […]
Coronavirus effect : Swiss industry fears consequences of US travel ban
By Matthew Allen Mar 12, 2020 – 17:41 A United States ban on travellers from Europe has been condemned as “incomprehensible” by leading Swiss manufacturing association, Swissmem. The Swiss-American […]
The National Debt Is ‘Unsustainable’ and the Pentagon’s Finances Are a Total Mess, Federal Audit Says
“Absent policy changes, the federal government continues to face an unsustainable long-term fiscal path,” America’s top auditor warns. But is anyone listening? Eric Boehm | 2.28.2020 The federal government’s books […]
The Economic Consequences of Automation
Sep 18, 2019 Robert Skidelsky Economic theory does not provide a clear answer regarding the overall impact of technological progress on jobs. And even if automation has traditionally been beneficial […]
Saudi Arabia oil attack: Trump hints at action as US points finger at Iran
US president says he has ‘reason to believe we know the culprit’, as oil prices rise Everything you need to know about the Saudi Arabia oil attacks Kate Lyons […]
This German city had few foreigners. Then refugees changed it in some surprising ways.
Griff Witte, Luisa Beck FRANKFURT AN DER ODER, Germany —“Don’t make me cry, too,” Shefaa Alfrag told a sobbing 3-year-old Zoey. It was the last day of Alfrag’s teaching […]
Integration a necessity for Syrian refugees in Turkey
Sinem Cengiz June 21, 2019 On Thursday, we marked another World Refugee Day, which was dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. A lot has […]
Germany spends record 23 billion euros on refugees – document
May 20, 2019 – By Michael Nienaber BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany spent a record 23 billion euros (20 billion pounds) last year on helping to integrate more than one […]
Egyptian pilgrims ‘top spenders’ during Hajj and Umrah seasons
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI May 11, 2019 MAKKAH: Pilgrim spending in Makkah and Madinah needs to be examined and encouraged, Hajj and Umrah sector experts have told Arab News. Millions of Muslims […]
A petulant Donald Trump requires an adult response from China and Iran
It is not so much a matter of appeasing Trump as of retaining some composure and indulging this unpredictable figure when he gets out of the wrong side of bed Editorial […]
One country at a time, Africa is opening its doors to Africans
by Mildred Europa Taylor, at 07:30 am, November 23, 2018 Visa-free travel for Africans in Africa is scheduled to start by the end of 2018 but with just about […]
Imran Khan Says China Gave Pak “Big” Aid Package, But Won’t Reveal Amount
Imran Khan made his maiden visit to Beijing earlier this month and met President Xi and Premier Li Keqiang and other Chinese leaders and sought aid to overcome the financial […]
SWIFT system to disconnect some Iranian banks this weekend
SWIFT said that suspending Iranian banks’ access to the messaging system was a ‘regrettable’ step but was ‘taken in the interest of the stability and integrity of the wider […]
If Saudi Arabia’s economy is to survive the drop in oil price, it must work on diversifying its industry
The dilemma is whether to use its wealth to invest around the world or to continue trying to develop new sectors at home in areas where it does not have an obvious […]
A second great recession?
Sep 27,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Gwynne Dyer Ten years ago this month, the financial services firm Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection, triggering the 2008 crash and the subsequent […]
By 2030, economies like China and India will hold dominance over the West – and influence our decisions
Some 70 per cent of the growth over the next 12 years will come from emerging markets Hamish McRae @TheIndyBusiness The Independent Voices AFP/Getty Images China passes the US to […]
Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel’The World Is Changing Dramatically’
Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel speaks to DER SPIEGEL about his call for the country to take on a new global role and why Germans are underestimating the dangers […]