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World 5 years ago

Australia's AAP news agency lives on after finding buyers

Australian Associated Press (AAP) said on Friday it expects to be sold to a group of philanthropic investors, a reprieve for the news agency that had been facing closure, and for the industry, after a run of layoffs as advertising dwindles.

World 5 years ago

Bolivia closes Nicaragua, Iran embassies to save money for coronavirus

Bolivia ordered the closure of its embassies in Nicaragua and Iran while also shuttering three federal ministries in a cost-cutting move to free up money to fight the coronavirus, President Jeanine Anez said Thursday.

Business 5 years ago

Nissan formally closes Indonesian factory

Automaker Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) announced the official closure of its factory in Indonesia as its Japanese parent company disclosed a restructuring plan to improve its finances.

World 5 years ago

Panama archbishop delivers Palm Sunday blessing by helicopter

Panama's Archbishop Jose Domingo Ulloa took to the skies to deliver the traditional Catholic Palm Sunday blessing from a helicopter after the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of churches across the country.

Business 5 years ago

Batam hotels halt operations as COVID-19 hits tourism hard

Hotel occupancy has fallen dramatically, ferries are sailing almost empty and malls are largely deserted as the coronavirus crisis hits the tourism center of Batam.

Business 5 years ago

Major restaurants temporarily close as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

Indonesia’s major restaurant chains are struggling to keep business going as customers stay at home to comply with restrictions on social life imposed by the government to contain the coronavirus.

Business 5 years ago

Riau Islands governor calls for temporary closure of factories on Batam island

The Riau Islands administration declared a state of emergency on March 18 in the province to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus.

World 6 years ago

Pope displeased with 'drastic' Rome church closures

Pope Francis expressed his displeasure Friday with the move by the Italian authorities to close all Catholic houses of worship across Rome until April 3.

World 6 years ago

Catholic churches across Rome shut due to virus

The Vatican on Thursday closed all Catholic churches across Rome to stem the spread of a coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1,000 people across Italy.