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Singapore's health ministry confirms 884 new coronavirus cases
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's health ministry said on Tuesday it had confirmed another 884 coronavirus cases, taking the city-state's tally of infections to 24,671. (Reporting by Aradhana Aravinda...
May 12, 2020
Key Japan indicator drops at fastest pace in nine years, signals steep recession
By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO (Reuters) - A key economic indicator in Japan fell at the fastest pace since 2011 in March and the government warned of a deep recession as the coronavirus crisis takes a heavy t...
May 12, 2020
AHL cancels remainder of 2019-20 season
The American Hockey League announced Monday that it has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made by the league's board of governors. "After a...
May 12, 2020
Bang & Olufsen seeks rights issue to cope with coronavirus crisis
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - TV and stereo maker Bang & Olufsen on Tuesday said it will ask shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting to approve a 400 million crown ($57.99 million) rights issue to h...
May 12, 2020
In Japan's elder-care homes, coronavirus tests limits of overstretched staff
By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - At the Tokyo elder-care home where 27-year-old Yoshimu works, the coronavirus has stretched already tight staffing, leaving residents to sometimes sit longer in soiled...
May 12, 2020
UK to set out details on making workplaces safer as lockdown unwind begins
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government will on Tuesday set out details on how to make workplaces safer as some businesses start to return to work after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a cautio...
May 12, 2020
Saudi Aramco first-quarter net profit falls 25% as oil prices slump
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported a 25% fall in first-quarter net profit, below analyst estimates, hurt by lower crude oil prices as the coronavirus slashed de...
May 12, 2020
Gunmen attack Doctors Without Borders clinic in Kabul: interior ministry source
KABUL (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked a Doctors Without Borders medical clinic in the western part of the Afghan capital of Kabul, a Ministry of Interior source said on Tuesday. "A hospital belonging to D...
May 12, 2020
Australian Treasurer tested for COVID-19 after coughing in parliament
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he was tested for COVID-19 and is isolation awaiting the result after he coughed repeatedly during a speech in parliament on Tuesday. Fryde...
May 12, 2020
Smartphone shipments in China up 17% in April, signalling likely rebound: government data
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Smartphone shipments from China's factories to vendors rose 17% in April compared to the same month a year ago, according to government data released on Tuesday. The numbers sugge...
May 12, 2020
