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‘Frugal four’ propose ‘loans for loans’ approach to coronavirus recovery fund

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

Argentina, creditors get ready to resume debt talks after ninth sovereign default

Reuters
23 May 2020
  Argentina

Argentina in default but creditor negotiations continue

Rappler
23 May 2020
  Argentina

Leading economist warns of 10 years of depression and debt

BBC News
22 May 2020
  Global

Russia says economy to shrink 9.5% in second quarter

Gulf News
22 May 2020
  Russian Federation

EU provides Euro 3.5 million grant to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism industry

Opportunity Sri Lanka
22 May 2020
  European Union;   Sri Lanka

COVID-19 worsens pre-existing financial vulnerabilities

IMF
22 May 2020
  Global

Russia's coronavirus cases surpass 325K as curve flattens

The Moscow Times
22 May 2020
  Russian Federation

Europe mobilising over 334m euro for fight against Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Eleven
22 May 2020
  Bangladesh;   European Union

U.S. sends ventilators to Russia in $5.6 million Coronavirus aid package

NPR
21 May 2020
  Russian Federation;   United States

German conservatives’ eurobond awakening

Politico
21 May 2020
  Germany;   European Union

Merkel and Macron show the way to a stronger Europe

Business World
21 May 2020
  European Union

World sees highest daily increase in virus cases - WHO

BBC News
21 May 2020
  Global

Franco-German recovery deal meets resistance

Politico
21 May 2020
  European Union

Asia-Pacific countries endorse UN resolution for concerted regional action against COVID-19

UNESCAP
21 May 2020
  Global

Use SDGs and Paris Agreement to guide recovery from COVID-19—ADB VP

ADB
20 May 2020
  Global

Global report: largest daily rise in Covid-19 cases prompts WHO warning

The Guardian
20 May 2020
  Global

Europe should brace for second wave, says EU coronavirus chief

The Guardian
20 May 2020
  European Union

On the brink of default, Argentina says there’s a ‘big chance’ its May 22 deadline will be extended

CNBC
20 May 2020
  Argentina

Tracking the $9 trillion global fiscal support to fight COVID-19

IMF
20 May 2020
  Global