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In Chinese communities across New York City, the local economy has also been hit hard by the outbreak of the coronavirus. Business leaders in Chinatown in New York have called on the government to introduce emergency rescue measures to help Chinese businessmen survive the difficult times
As the coronavirus spreads across America, many cities are ordering restaurants and bars to stop offering in-house services. A world-renowned chef and other restaurant owners in the Washington area are using creative ways to take care of their customers and workers and also help feed those in nees
A year after eastern Zimbabwe was hit by Cyclone Idai, one of the worst tropical storms for Africa on record, some survivors are still recovering. The cyclone killed hundreds of people in Zimbabwe and left thousands homeless. Authorities have been rebuilding but many are still living in temporary housing
Orthodox clergymen blessed the central streets of Tbilisi with holy water on March 17 as a way of asking God to protect the country from the pandemic
France is shutting schools nationwide over other coronavirus measures. But municipal elections taking place over the next two Sundays are going forward. Analyst predict a so-called ‘green wave’ of ecologically minded candidates may surge in the polls – powered by a raft of alarming environmental developments
Current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China-COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.To reduce your chances of being infected COVID-19 by taking some preventive steps
Since the Turkish Health Ministry recently confirmed the country’s first coronavirus case, people have been flocking to pharmacies, grocery stores, and other outlets to prepare for a potential nationwide pandemic
A play at a theater in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, has been performed without a live audience after indoor cultural events were temporarily banned because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands watched Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya via a Facebook livestream
The coronavirus outbreak is dealing a severe hit to the airline industry, as governments impose travel restrictions and would-be passengers stay away from flights for fear of catching the virus. Many analysts say the impact on airlines may be as bad as 9/11
At least 9 people were killed in Turkey due to an earthquake in neighboring Iran this week. The country sits on an active fault line so disaster readiness and assistance is always a prime concern. The Search and Rescue Foundation, also known as AKUT, is on the front line of any disaster