Contending images of world politics

Untroubled by the irony leadership was exactly what the world wanted from him and the W.H.O. rather than the other way around during the crisis, Tedros urged countries to “open up” to scrutiny during an impending international investigation into the deadly pandemic to be headed by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark. … [Read more...] about Why Can’t We All Get Along? W.H.O. Chief Tedros Weeps for Humanity: Begs World to Unite Behind his Leadership

In global circles, Helen Clark became known as a “fighter” and has described the WHO investigation as “exceptionally challenging” and a “very tough gig”, given the review would be conducted in the midst of a pandemic. Speaking to the Guardian from her home in Auckland, Clark said she had to start immediately – “before another pandemic is upon us”. … [Read more...] about Helen Clark: WHO coronavirus inquiry aims to ‘stop the world being blindsided again’

Some precious items including the crucifix and altar survive the blaze Smoke is seen around the altar inside the medieval building hours after the blaze broke out. The cross and altar miraculously survived the inferno, which are now regarded as a beacon of hope. … [Read more...] about Notre-Dame fire: New images reveal devastation caused by blaze

Speaking at the member state briefing on the Covid-19 pandemic evaluation, Dr Tedros said: 'The virus has upended health systems in some of the world's wealthiest nations, while some countries that have mounted a successful response have been of modest means. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 pandemic is ‘getting worse’ as number of cases has DOUBLED to nearly 12million in just six weeks, warns World Health Organization boss

Sanofi, which produces the prescription sedative used to treat insomnia, has very politely issued its own clarification: Roseanne’s racist tweet was not a result of the drug. “People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world,” the company said. “While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.” … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Company Behind Ambien Politely Responds to Roseanne’s Apology