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Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:51:00 GMT
China's economy is expected 7,9% this year, forecasts the World Bank
The global economy is expected to expand 4% in 2021, with China's economy expected to expand by 7.9% this year, World Bank said on Tuesday, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:50:00 GMT
Latin America needs a financing boost to restart the economy
By Luis Carranza Ugarte – The president of CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, says the post-pandemic era is the perfect opportunity for investment in the region’s infrastructure.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:42:00 GMT
Brazil's deadly police kills a Black man; daughter accuses government of “killing poor people”
Crowds gathered on Tuesday in a Rio de Janeiro cemetery to bury Marcelo Guimarães, the latest victim to be killed by police in Brazil, home to some of the world's deadliest security forces.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:40:00 GMT
Pence “will abide by the constitution” in spite of Trump's pressure to overturn election results
Despite growing pressure from President Donald Trump to help overturn his election loss, Vice President Mike Pence plans to stick to his ceremonial duties when presiding in Congress on Wednesday, advisers said.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:31:00 GMT
Argentina's country risk rises to 1,417 points; investors fear economic measures
Argentina's country risk reached a maximum of 1,417 basis points on Tuesday, reflecting investors' fears about the behavior of the domestic economy and doubts about the international situation of the markets, traders told Reute...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:29:00 GMT
France to cull 600,000 ducks to contain an avian influenza virus
France is to cull around 600,000 poultry birds as it tries to contain an avian influenza virus that is spreading among duck flocks in the southwest of the country, the farm ministry said on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:24:00 GMT
China increases Australian wool quota for 2021; NZ's remains unchanged
China increased its import quota for Australian wool from 36,465 tons last year to 38,288 tons for 2021, according to a newly released official statement. The increase came at a time when China and Australia relations are going...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:51:00 GMT
China has yet to authorize scientists' visit to Wunan as promised; WHO chief "very disappointed"
The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that China has still not authorized the entry of a team of international experts to examine the origins of the coronavirus.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:38:00 GMT
George Bush will attend Joe Biden's inauguration; ex Pentagon chiefs warn about involving the military in the transition
Former Republican U.S. President George W. Bush plans to attend Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, a Bush spokesman said on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:30:00 GMT
CONMEBOL supports Cavani and criticizes England's FA for ignoring cultural characteristics
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) joined the growing criticism of England’s FA on Tuesday with a condemnation of the three-match ban given to Uruguayan Edinson Cavani for alleged racism.



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