Tom Miles

WHO warns countries not to hoard secrets of coronavirus

May 14, 2019 at 4:45 a.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries with possible cases of the SARS-like novel coronavirus on Thursday that they must share information and not allow commercial labs...

World Bank boosts funds for Syria refugees, Africa

August 24, 2021 at 3:10 p.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Bank plans substantial new funds to help Jordan cope with the influx of refugees from the civil war in Syria, and hopes new funds for...

Global life spans continue to lengthen, WHO says

August 24, 2021 at 2:44 p.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - People are living longer than ever and "dramatic" gains in life expectancy show no sign of slowing down, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. "The global...

Global life spans continue to lengthen, WHO says

May 14, 2019 at 4:43 a.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - People are living longer than ever and "dramatic" gains in life expectancy show no sign of slowing down, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. "The global...

Brazil’s Azevedo wins race to head WTO

August 24, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - Brazil's Roberto Azevedo has won the race to become the next head of the World Trade Organization, the first candidate from the BRIC club of emerging economies...

Brazil’s Azevedo becomes first Latin American to head WTO

August 24, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - Brazil's Roberto Azevedo has won the race to become the next head of the World Trade Organization, the first candidate from the BRICS club of emerging economies...

Stalemated world trade body nears choice for new leader

August 24, 2021 at 2:08 p.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization has overseen a 12-year stalemate in global trade talks. On Wednesday, it will decide whether an insider or an outsider is better placed...

India questions U.S. green energy incentives at WTO

August 24, 2021 at 7:45 a.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - India hit back at U.S. accusations of trade restrictions in its solar industry on Wednesday, suggesting Washington was guilty of the banned practices, in a move that...

EU gains from “Jekyll and Hyde” trade tactics with China: study

August 24, 2021 at 6:09 a.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - The European Union's best strategy for boosting exports to China is a "Jekyll and Hyde" trade policy, blending diplomatic overtures with tough legal action against dumping and...

EU’s planned tobacco curbs break WTO rules, Malawi says

August 24, 2021 at 6:02 a.m.

GENEVA (Reuters) - The European Union's plans for tough new anti-smoking rules would break international trade rules, Malawi has told the World Trade Organization, signaling a potential legal challenge from...

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