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Britain’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into misleading reviews on several big websites amid the surge in online shopping during pandemic lockdown restrictionsMay 22, 2020, 2:58 PM2 min readLONDON — Britain’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into misleading reviews on several big websites amid the surge in online shopping during pandemic lockdown restrictions.…
Britain’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into misleading reviews on several big websites amid the surge in online shopping during pandemic lockdown restrictionsMay 22, 2020, 2:58 PM2 min readLONDON — Britain’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into misleading reviews on several big websites amid the surge in online shopping during pandemic lockdown restrictions.…
A national security law introduced Friday at the opening session to China’s National People’s Congress to tackle the ongoing political unrest in Hong Kong would allow Beijing to send its security agents to operate freely in the former British Colony to “fulfill relevant duties to safeguard national security in accordance with the law.” Chinese law…
The presidents of Israel and Poland have sent birthday greetings to a 101-year-old Polish woman who is believed to the be oldest living person recognized by Yad Vashem for rescuing Jews during the HolocaustMay 22, 2020, 2:38 PM1 min readWARSAW, Poland — The presidents of Israel and Poland have sent birthday greetings to a 101-year-old…
Cities and even countries thrive on tourism and no one knows how soon people will feel comfortable traveling againMay 22, 2020, 2:32 PM4 min read The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to national and global response, the work place and…
Egyptian sculptor and painter Adam Henein has died at the age of 91By SAMY MAGDY Associated PressMay 22, 2020, 3:12 PM3 min readCAIRO — Acclaimed Egyptian artist Adam Henein, who joined ancient pharaonic themes with sleek modernism in sculptures that often portrayed birds and other animals, died Friday, his family said. He was 91. Henein…
President Vladimir Putin says the coronavirus outbreak in Russia has stabilized with the number of new infections abatingBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated PressMay 22, 2020, 2:41 PM4 min readMOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said Friday the coronavirus outbreak in Russia has begun to abate, creating a positive environment for easing restrictions, as officials defended the country’s…
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Africa’s coronavirus cases have surpassed 100,000By CARA ANNA Associated PressMay 22, 2020, 3:04 PM2 min readJOHANNESBURG — Africa’s coronavirus cases have surpassed 100,000, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, as the continent with many fragile health systems has not yet seen the…
Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to be questioned by senior MPs on Wednesday next week.It will be the first time the PM has appeared before the Commons Liaison Committee since taking office in July.Chairman Sir Bernard Jenkin said the coronavirus crisis had “led to a centralisation of power” making the…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionFrom a helipad to the streets, millions join the UK’s ninth Clap for CarersThe UK’s weekly applause for front-line workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak has “had its moment” and should end next Thursday, the woman behind it has suggested.Annemarie Plas said it would be “beautiful” to end…