Day: April 21, 2020

WHO says evidence show animals as possible origin of coronavirus, no sign of lab manipulation

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that all available evidence suggests the novel coronavirus originated in animals in China late last year and was not manipulated or produced in a laboratory. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that his government was trying to determine whether the virus emanated from a lab in… Read More WHO says evidence show animals as possible origin of coronavirus, no sign of lab manipulation

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Speculations arise concerning health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following surgery

South Korean and Chinese officials on Tuesday cast doubt on reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ill after media outlets said he had undergone a cardiovascular procedure and was in “grave danger”. Daily NK, a Seoul-based speciality website, reported late on Monday, citing one unnamed source in North Korea, that Kim was recovering… Read More Speculations arise concerning health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following surgery

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Volvo, Daimler partner to produce fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles

Swedish truck maker Volvo said on Tuesday it had signed a deal with German rival Daimler to set up a joint venture to develop and produce fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles. Daimler will consolidate all its current fuel cell activities in the joint venture. Volvo said in a statement it will acquire 50% in… Read More Volvo, Daimler partner to produce fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles

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U.S. President Donald Trump to issue temporary suspension of all immigration

President Donald Trump said on Monday he will suspend all immigration into the United States temporarily through an executive order in response to the coronavirus outbreak and to protect American jobs. The move, which the Republican president announced on Twitter, effectively achieves a long-term Trump policy goal to curb immigration, making use of the health… Read More U.S. President Donald Trump to issue temporary suspension of all immigration

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