SYDNEY (Reuters) – The border between Australia’s two most populous states will be closed for an indefinite period from Tuesday as authorities rush to contain an outbreak of the coronavirus in the city of Melbourne. People wearing face masks practice social distancing while waiting to enter an Apple store on …
Read More »Asian stocks rise as China’s blue chips hit a five-year peak
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks climbed four-month spikes on Monday as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery, even as mounting cases of coronavirus delayed reopens in the United States. . FILE PHOTO: A man in a protective face mask, after an outbreak …
Read More »Asian stocks rise as China’s blue chips hit a five-year peak
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks climbed four-month spikes on Monday as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery, even as mounting cases of coronavirus delayed reopens in the United States. . FILE PHOTO: A man in a protective face mask, after an outbreak …
Read More »New Zealand’s Ardern launches election campaign with promises of jobs and financing
(Reuters) – With promises of additional financing for small businesses and more jobs as a severe economic recession looms, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launched her party’s campaign on Sunday ahead of the September general election. . FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint …
Read More »Australian shark attack: man killed by a shark while spearfishing near Fraser Island in Queensland
The man was spear fishing in the waters of Indian Head when he was bitten by a shark. The man suffered leg injuries. A doctor and nurse tried to save his life on the beach, but he died at approximately 4.30 pm local time. Saturday’s attack marked the fourth shark-related …
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