The covid crisis might upend an international political economy that has nurtured global peace and prosperity since 1945 World wars, or global public safety emergencies, are opportunities to reshape the global political, economic, and social orders—for good or for ill.

As World War I broke out in 1914, governments everywhere ditched the gold standard, which had provided remarkable monetary stability over the previous century.

After the war, and then accelerating after the stock market crash that initiated the Great Depression in 1929, nations engaged in a mutually-ruinous trade war that shrank global trade and worsened the depression.

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Kim Kardashian shares intimate photos of her four children with Vogue

Kim Kardashian has given fans a look at what life is like inside her Hidden Hills, California mansion with her four children.The 39-year-old reality TV star shared her intimate images with the special June/July issue of Voguethat also includes over 150 contributors. One of them is her sister Kendall Jenner.'We’re in the theater room,' the KKW Beauty mogul said.

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Dave Cormack fires Titanic warning to SPFL over reconstruction as Aberdeen chairman proposes action plan

Dave Cormack has warned league reconstruction can't become Scottish football's main priority.

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ITC says manufacturing capacities currently between 20% to 60%

CMD Sanjiv Puri calls for a revival of manufacturing and agriculture value chains in non-containment zones in the country

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Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk among billionaires gaining net worth in pandemic: Report

The combined wealth of America's billionaires, including Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk, increased nearly 10% during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report published by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS).

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Crowdfunder launched to secure future of London’s The Lexington

The Islington venue is trying to raise £25,000 after being forced to shut its doors

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Outbreak mutates retail; more baking, less gum for Hershey

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

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Special school's controversial £45m revamp gets green light following appeal

A special school’s controversial plan for a £45m revamp has been given the green light by the government following a public inquiry.

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Number of Covid-19 containment zones in Delhi rises to 92: Complete list here

In order to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak in the national captial, Delhi administration today added three more containenment zones, taking the total number of containment zones to 92.

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Asymptomatic testing is not under way yet, Murphy says

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Science through turbulent times, dies at 88

Donald Kennedy spoke at Stanford University’s 1998 commencement while serving as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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CRCA decides to open trails in Kingston region, but not in Brockville

The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority’s (CRCA) board decided Wednesday evening to partially reopen their trails and recreation spaces during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Quebec tightens restrictions on open-air fires amid coronavirus pandemic

A ban on open-air fires in or near forests has been extended to other regions in Quebec during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Motherwell on verge of European spot as UEFA reveal guidelines to end Premiership season

UEFA have revealed the goals that need to be hit for the top flight season to be halted in Scotland by the SFA and SPFL.

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No country should have any concern over India's new FDI policy: Govt sources

NEW DELHI : No country should have any concern over India's new policy for foreign direct investment from specific nations, government sources said on Thursday, in a clear message to China which strongly objected to the fresh norms for FDI.

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Disney Credit Rating Downgraded Over Theme Park Uncertainty Amid COVID-19

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday downgraded Walt Disney Co.'s credit rating over concerns the coronavirus crisis will slow any reopening of the studio's shuttered theme parks and studio production. "Continued government-imposed social distancing and, longer term, consumer concerns about attending public events will likely retard theme park attendance," the credit agency wrote in an April 23 note as it trimmed Disney's rating to an A-minus from A.

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Telcos rush to increase recharge options under lockdown

MUMBAI : As the nation continues to stare at an extended Covid-19 lockdown, telecom operators are increasingly seeking out new ways to enable mobile recharges from requesting state governments to open retail recharge outlets to incentivising vendors. These measures have taken force after the operators extended incoming validity for millions of users.

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MLB, minors term talks constructive, stop sniping for now

NEW YORK – The tone of talks for a new agreement governing the relationship between baseball's major and minor leagues took a positive turn when the bickering sides met electronically for about an hour and later issued a joint statement that termed the session “constructive.”

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Coronavirus lockdown could have to return multiple times with 'little notice'

Coronavirus lockdown measures could have to return multiple times with "little notice", a key document warns.

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What Uefa statement means for Manchester United if the Premier League season is terminated

Manchester United's qualification for the Champions League will depend on the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upholding Manchester City's two-year ban from the competition if the Premier League season is cancelled.

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Pandemic forces global climate protest to be held online

BERLIN – Youth groups are moving a long-planned global climate protest online Friday to skirt restrictions on public assemblies during the coronavirus pandemic, though some symbolic stunts will take place offline too.

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Disneyland theme parks 'may not open until 2021 due to pandemic'

Disney theme parks across the globe may stay closed until 2021 due to social distancing measures making them "unprofitable", according to experts.

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Govt to suspend insolvency provisions from IBC for up to 1 year: Report

NEW DELHI : In a major relief for corporate borrowers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, the government has decided to amend the insolvency law to suspend up to one year provisions that trigger insolvency proceedings against defaulters, according to sources.

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India studying implications of changes in US immigration laws

NEW DELHI : India on Thursday said it had taken note of the changes in immigration laws introduced by the Trump administration in the US and was studying the implications of the changes made.

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Airports ground handling industry seeks stimulus to mitigate Covid-19 impact

MUMBAI : Struggling in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, the domestic ground handling industry has sought stimulus package, including moratorium on interest on borrowings, waivers on certain fixed costs and deferment of statutory taxes, among others.

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Jeremy Vine leaves fans stunned as he tests himself for coronavirus antibody in video

Jeremy Vine, 54, left his Twitter followers taken aback after he took the opportunity to showcase how a coronavirus home kit effectively works.The Channel 5 favourite shared the clip in view of his 740,000 followers.It comes as the UK Government outlined plans for Britons to conduct coronavirus antibody tests at home, with finger-prick kits that will be available from Amazon and Boots.Jeremy was quick to point out that the home kit was not to test if he had coronavirus but to see if an individual has already beaten the virus and gained some immunity from it.The broadcaster captioned the clip: "I have just done a COVID-19 test."Note — this is not the 'have you got it?' test which the government is having so much trouble sourcing.This is the

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Jaguar Land Rover to resume production from May 18

MUMBAI : Tata Motors Ltd’s luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc (JLR) said in a statement on Thursday that it would gradually resume production from 18 May starting with its facilities in Solihull in the UK as well as in Slovakia and Austria.

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Malia Obama and Barack’s father-daughter hike has dad inspired for Earth Day

To mark Earth Day, former President Barack Obama shared a beautiful picture of a throwback hike with daughter Malia during the family visit to Yosemite Park in 2016. In the stunning picture we can see father and daughter framed by the most incredible scenery. Malia and Sasha ’s dad smiles at his eldest daughter as the pair chat on the top of a mountain in the middle of the nature haven in California’s Sierra Nevada.

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Coronavirus testing at less than half of capacity as 100,000 target in peril

Britain is still filling less than half its coronavirus testing capacity a week before the deadline to reach 100,000 a day.

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Ocado accused of 'profiteering' from coronavirus by hiking prices and axing discounts

Ocado has been accused of 'profiteering' from the coronavirus crisis after raising prices on 918 products and axing promotions on hundreds more lines.

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Is government printing away the deficit?

Monetisation of the deficit is the printing of money to finance government spending

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Anderson Cooper Receives Twitter Support for Confronting Las Vegas Mayor Over Coronavirus Comments

Anderson Cooper was not willing to cede any ground while talking with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman on Wednesday, and the confrontational interview has drawn a lot of attention.

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Some UK coronavirus lockdown restrictions could last until next year, No10 suggests

Some coronavirus restrictions could have to stay in place until next year, Downing Street appeared to admit today.

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Nicola Sturgeon admits schools could return every second week as Scotland considers exit plan from coronavirus lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon has said schools could return every second week when Scotland bids to find a way out of coronavirus lockdown.

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Simon Cowell calls for stars like Victoria Beckham to pay staff and not use taxpayer cash

Simon Cowell and Duncan Bannatyne have led the backlash against stars relying on taxpayer's cash to bailout their businesses.

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26 million have sought US jobless aid since coronavirus hit

WASHINGTON : More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.

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US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked widespread unemployment, but these companies are still hiring.

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Coronavirus Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon considering plan for pupils to go back to school every second week

Nicola Sturgeon has said the coronavirus crisis could mean children only back to school every second week.

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Nicola Sturgeon warns social distancing will be a 'fact of life for a long time'

Social distancing will be a 'fact of life for a long time to come' warns Nicola Sturgeon.

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Nicola Sturgeon sounds SPFL alarm as First Minister doubles down on outdoor events warning

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned that there will be no big gatherings or events for "several months".

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UEFA offer SPFL financial lifeline as governing body releases £60million in emergency funding

UEFA have released €70million (£61million) of payments early to help clubs struggling with the coronavirus crisis.

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Andy Burnham - The staggering numbers of rough sleepers now living in Manchester's hotels - but hundreds more have become homeless in lockdown - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city Manchester

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The staggering numbers of rough sleepers now living in Manchester's hotels - but hundreds more have become homeless in lockdown

More than 1,100 rough sleepers have been safely housed in Greater Manchester hotels during the coronavirus crisis - but hundreds more people have become homeless since lockdown began.

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US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked widespread unemployment, but these companies are still hiring.

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Oxford University pushing science to the limit in coronavirus vaccine hunt

LONDON : Oxford University is launching a human trial of a potential coronavirus vaccine, with the daunting aim of making a successful jab available to the public later this year.

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West Bengal finance minister Amit Mitra hits out at Centre

NEW DELHI: West Bengal finance and industry minister Amit Mitra has hit out at the Union government for its decision to deploy inter-ministerial central teams to map the covid-19 outbreak in the state.

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Indian economy could contract as much as minus 0.9% in FY 2021: CII

The Indian economy could contract as much as minus 0.9% in FY21 if the covid-19 crisis prolongs and the Union government is unable to restore economic activity, said Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in a report released on Thursday.

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Amazon rolls out programme to list local shops as sellers

Given how shopping patterns will alter post Covid, the retailer said it has ramped up the roll out of the program that will enable offline retailers, some with no prior experience of selling online, to list on its website and service shoppers using its delivery services

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Love Island WILL be filmed at the famous villa in Majorca in late August – as insiders slam London location claims

LOVE Island WILL film in Majorca later this year as show bosses gear up for a late August launch, The Sun Online can reveal. Bosses of the smash hit ITV2 dating show are confident they will be able to film in the show's villa on the Spanish island by late summer but are drawing up plans to potentially film up until November if the pandemic continues.

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Inside Alesha Dixon’s incredible mansion as she gives fans a tour – but interior designer says it’s all wrong

ALESHA Dixon gave fans a tour of her incredible mansion as she asked an interior designer for advice on how to arrange her home. The Britain's Got Talent judge left viewers in awe last month when she revealed her garden that looks like a park, and Alesha, 41, has now shared a glimpse inside the grand abode she shares with partner Azuka Ononye, 39.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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