2020-04-09
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United Kingdom
An extra 18,000 cancer patients 'could die sooner' due to COVID-19
A study has found the coronavirus pandemic could impact the survival rate of thousands of cancer patients in England.
It comes after a British nurse went viral this month when she recalled telling three newly-diagnosed cancer patients they would not be considered for treatment due to COVID-19.
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Greece
MSF: Europe 'turning a blind eye' to coronavirus risk in migrant camps
Medecins Sans Frontieres has accused Europe of “turning a blind eye” to migrants stuck in camps on Greek islands, pointing to the impossibility of social distancing measures to avoid spreading coronavirus in such conditions.
World
Coronavirus: an unprecedented challenge to democracy?
The EU faces unprecedented challenges created by the coronavirus including emergency measures giving states sweeping powers. The Global Conversation discussed Europe's response to these issues with Věra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission.
China
Euroviews. The West’s double standards are on full display as it racialises the coronavirus pandemic ǀ View
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe - inducing significant fears and uncertainties - there have been particularly devastating ramifications for Chinese nationals and those of East Asian descent who have been hit with a wave of racial discrimination and abuse.
Iran
Euroviews. Hossein Dehghani: Should Iran make a direct plea for sanctions relief? ǀ View
Against the backdrop of overwhelming international calls for the easing of sanctions that have obstructed Iran’s humanitarian trade, some US officials have claimed that Iran never asked for sanctions relief. By this, they probably mean a direct plea to the US government to obtain the relief.
World News
Coronavirus: 500m people worldwide 'could be pushed into poverty'
A study says the pandemic could push 8% of the world's population into poverty, prompting calls for a huge rescue package for vulnerable communities.
"Never in the 75 years history of our institution have so many countries found themselves in need," said IMF head Kristalina Georgieva,
