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Self-rule declaration in Yemen heralds further conflict
Separatists in southern Yemen have declared self-rule, breaking a peace deal signed in November with the internationally recognised government, according to the BBC. The report
Overnight curfew from 1 May
The government has announced that when the country shifts to a level 4 lockdown on Friday, a national curfew will be imposed on all but
Confucius Institute closes in Sweden
The final remaining Confucius Institute in Sweden has closed its doors in what is widely seen as another step in the fast-deteriorating relationship between the
Trash art in Spanish rhapsody
Taking out the rubbish has transformed professional Spanish dancer Albert García’s life … and brought joy to his neighbours. Using his bin bag as a
Mboweni hints at ‘South Africans only’ labour rules
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni suggested that part of the post-lockdown ‘new economy’ should be hiring rules to favour South Africans over foreigners. Though he said
Crisis made tolerable by democratic transparency – Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Covid-19 restrictions had been a ‘challenge to democracy’, but one that was made more tolerable by democratic transparency. Urging Germany
Florida man plans alligator-skin masks to fight coronavirus
A Florida shop owner is working on a plan to make special face masks out of alligator and python skin. Brian Wood owns All American Gator
‘Extreme precautions’ remain with slight lockdown easing on 1 May
Industry bodies will have an opportunity to make submissions on the phased reopening of the economy before new regulations are gazetted, according to President Cyril
Remittance decline signals more Covid pain for developing world
The World Bank has warned that the value of remittances sent to the developing world from more advanced economies could drop by as much as
Islamist violence in northern Mozambique
Islamist militants have killed more than 52 people in northern Mozambique, according to police. The BBC reported that police said that the villagers in Cabo