President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia businesses resist governor’s call to reopen
When Georgia’s Republican governor Brian Kemp said he would allow gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlours and other small businesses in the state to reopen on Friday, Paris Campeau had a tough decision to ... ( read original story ...)
At least 3 tornadoes touch down in South, central Georgia
The tornadoes ravaged historic areas, brought hail-force winds and dismantled buildings and homes across the area. The first tornado was reported in Pelham, and swiftly began moving east at about 55 ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia district picks ex-leader of New York, Miami schools
One of Georgia's largest school districts is likely to be led by the former leader of New York City's school system. The DeKalb County school board members on Thursday named Rudy Crew as their sole ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurateur Willie Degel says he plans to wait to reopen Georgia location when restrictions lift
We have to win the trust of the staff and the guests as well," said Willie Degel, owner of Uncle Jack's Meat House in Duluth, Georgia. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Democrat Who Endorsed Trump Not Quitting After All
A Democratic Georgia lawmaker who recently endorsed President Donald Trump announced that he is no longer planning to resign and will instead serve the remainder of his term. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait Cutting Oil Output Ahead of Schedule, Minister Says
Kuwait said it has started cutting oil output ahead of May 1, the date when suppliers worldwide plan to start slashing production to counter a devastating glut. The fourth-biggest member of OPEC “felt ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Jaishankar thanks Saudi Arabia, Oman for looking after Indian community
India will remain a reliable partner. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 23, 2020 “Very pleased to speak with FM Yusuf Alawi. Appreciated #Oman’s taking care of the Indian community there. As ... ( read original story ...)
‘We knew that the foreign workers would be a stress point:’ Singapore diplomat on battling coronavirus
Singapore had just around 1,000 cases, but in less than a month, it has spiked to more than 10,000. The majority of the explosion in cases has been attributed to its migrant worker population. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s richest man is getting $1 billion richer each month from selling ventilators
Li Xiting is now worth $13.5 billion. Averaged out, his fortune has been increasing by about $37.7 million every 24 hours. ( read original story ...)