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Bolivia's Arce pledges to 'rebuild' as landslide election win confirmed
LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivia's President-elect Luis Arce pledged on Friday to "rebuild" the Andean country after a tumultuous year of political turmoil and the pandemic, as the official vote count confirmed a landslide win for his socialist party.
Biden win would bring relief but few fixes, says Merkel ally
BERLIN (Reuters) - A sigh of relief would go around the world if Democratic challenger Joe Biden wins the U.S. presidency but Berlin would still face many of the same policy problems with Washington, Germany's coordinator for transatlantic ties said on Friday.
'It is terrifying': Europe braces for lengthy battle with COVID
PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) - Europe faces a lengthy battle against the coronavirus at least until mid-2021, France warned on Friday, as anxious governments introduced ever more restrictions to curb the disease once again accelerating through the continent.
Local tour guide out to save Selangor’s firefly habitat in his own way
Masbudi Abdul Malek, one of the many tour guides here who take groups of tourists to watch the nightly “performances” at the riverine mangrove swamp, may not be as famous as the luminescent insects but he is, in his own way, playing a vital role in helping to safeguard their habitat.
Rolexes and cars; Lebanese spend big to prise savings from the bank
BEIRUT (Reuters) - When she heard Lebanese banks would limit cash withdrawals, Rita, a doctor, rushed out to buy a $10,000 (£7,608.03) Rolex watch on her credit card, anxious to protect some of her savings. "It's better than keeping my money in the bank," she said.
China tour ban deals blow to Japan’s goal of 40 Million visitors
BEIJING/TOKYO: Japan’s goal of attracting 40 million visitors this year may already be in danger, following China’s decision to ban tour groups going overseas to help contain the impact of the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus. Chinese tourists made up almost a third of all arrivals to Japan in 2019.
Bulgaria on path to adopt euro in 2023 - IMF's Georgieva
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's plans to enter the eurozone's waiting room this spring and adopt the euro currency in 2023 are "completely foreseeable", the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.
Third poll shows Irish PM's party behind in election race
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The party of Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is trailing its main rival ahead of a general election on Feb. 8, a third consecutive poll showed on Sunday, with data indicating few voters trust it on the key issues of housing and health.
Right time to review portfolio
COMPANIES are in the midst of reporting their fourth-quarter results, accompanied by their 2020 predictions.
Tragedy of bushfires cloud Australia Day celebrations
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia Day celebrations on Sunday saw thousands of people flock to beaches and music festivals, but festivities were clouded by the tragedy of bushfires which have killed 33 and destroyed hundreds of homes.
