Trump’s move to cut WHO funding prompts world condemnation
U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to halt funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic prompted condemnation on Wednesday from world leaders who appealed for cooperation and unity.
EU ‘deeply regrets’ Trump’s cut to WHO funding, says unjustified
The European Union joined worldwide condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization, saying on Wednesday it was unjustified during the coronavirus pandemic.
As coronavirus empties streets, speeders hit the gas
Empty roads in the United States and Europe are tempting drivers to go out and shift into high gear.
Trump administration halts wildfire prevention tool in California over coronavirus
The U.S. Forest Service has suspended controlled burns on public lands in wildfire-prone California because of the coronavirus pandemic, upsetting officials who see the program as key to preventing seasonal infernos like those that devastated parts of …
Factbox: Biden wants a woman to be his running mate. Here are some names under consideration
Presumptive Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden, who has vowed to pick a woman to join his ticket, said he would appoint a committee this month to help him vet possible running mates.
Despite coronavirus, Americans fight for their right to a birthday party
Reuben Goodman’s parents had to think fast and get creative when the COVID-19 pandemic scuppered their plans to throw a New Jersey bowling party to celebrate their son’s fifth birthday.
Exclusive: Democrats, furious with Trump, much more keen to vote now than four years ago – Reuters/Ipsos
When Republicans in Wisconsin pushed through state elections last week in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Jessica Jaglowski donned a protective mask and headed for the ballot box, determining her best shot at self-preservation was not to stay h…
Trump’s move to cut WHO funding prompts world criticism as coronavirus toll mounts
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday halted funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism from other countries and medical experts as the global death toll mounted.
Russia says Trump move to cut WHO funding over coronavirus is selfish
Russia on Wednesday condemned U.S President Donald Trump for cutting funding to the World Health Organisation, saying his decision was selfish and hurt a body that many countries were looking to for leadership amid the coronavirus crisis.
China urges United States to fulfil its WHO obligation
China urged the United States on Wednesday to fulfil its obligations to the World Health Organization (WHO), after U.S. President Donald Trump halted funding to the body over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
