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Virus airborne spread would mostly affect indoor life
Scientists have urged the WHO to consider evidence that COVID-19 spreads through microdroplets that stay in the air
InternationalPast reforms will aid banks amid the COVID-19 crisis
US and UK banks are in a better position to cope with losses arising from the global recession than they were in 2007-08
InternationalKey emerging markets defy US pressure on digital tax
India and Indonesia are holding their ground on taxing US firms on digital services and products
InternationalEU GDP rebound rests on sentiment and COVID-19 control
The European Commission expects the euro-area to contract by 8.7% this year and for inflation to average 0.3%
EURecession risks wider internet infrastructure gap
Development actors want governments to make the internet more affordable, accessible and reliable; progress is uneven
InternationalConsensus and trust are key for leaders amid COVID-19
The robust handling of the pandemic by several female heads of state has drawn attention partly because of their rarity
InternationalDevelopment bodies boost gender mainstreaming effort
The outlook is bleak but not hopeless for gender justice during the pandemic and its aftermath
InternationalMisleading US job jump could complicate stimulus talks
The US economy added 4.8 million jobs in June but this could be downgraded and broad unemployment remains at 18%
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