White House economic adviser does not see U.S. economic ‘disaster’ from coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak that began in mainland China will likely have some impact on U.S. supply chains, but the effects will probably not be catastrophic, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said in an interview with Fox Business Network.
Moi’s Kenyan torture victims mourn a reckoning that never came
Wachira Waheire was 25 years old when he was thrown into Kenya’s notorious torture cells for possessing a poster saying hunger will lead to revolution.
Coronavirus could a take toll on Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard profits: Moody’s
Europe’s biggest spirits companies could see a profit hit in the coming months from the Coronavirus outbreak, which is crimping tourism, retail and duty-free sales, and creating supply disruptions across China, according to a Moody’s report.
Plane brings Thais back from China’s virus-hit Wuhan
A plane carrying Thais from virus-hit Wuhan in China arrived in Thailand late on Tuesday, a Reuters witness said.
Royal Caribbean cancels eight China cruises on coronavirus fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has canceled eight cruises out of China through March 4 in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the world’s second-largest economy, the company said on Tuesday.
Britain tells its citizens to leave China if they can
Britain told its citizens on Tuesday to leave China if they could, saying the suspension of airline flights and restrictions on movement will make it harder to leave over coming weeks.
Turkey says Russia must restrain Syrian forces in Idlib
Turkey urged Russia on Tuesday to rein in Syrian government forces in the northwestern province of Idlib, a day after eight Turkish personnel were killed in an attack Ankara blamed on Russian-backed Syrian troops.
EU rejects Trump Middle East peace plan, annexation
The European Union rejected parts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Middle East on Tuesday, prompting an angry response from Israel which has strongly backed the U.S. proposal.
China says will import more agricultural, medical products
China’s Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday it will expand the import of medical-related materials and production raw materials and “actively use” imports to increase the supply of domestic agriculture products including meat.
WHO working on recommendations for resuming flights to China
The World Health Organization will work with travel and tourism industry representatives on Wednesday to draw up further recommendations to protect their crews so they can resume flights to China, a senior WHO official said.
