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Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100 from Parkinson's complications. He led the U.S. central bank for over 18 years, overseeing growth and the 2008 crisis aftermath.
Staff at Goldsmiths, University of London, have launched an indefinite strike against a third restructuring plan in five years, aiming to save £22 million through mass layoffs. The crisis highlights the failure of the marketization model in UK higher education, which has pushed universities into a competitive spiral. Experts warn that 24 UK universities may face insolvency within 12 months.
The WHO has declared Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the DRC a public health emergency while countries battle a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise. Amid a severe WHO funding crisis and growing anti-vaccine sentiment, experts question whether the world is better or worse prepared for the next pandemic. Despite budget cuts, notable progress in vaccine technology and global surveillance offers some hope.
Yemeni soldiers earn between 38 and 116 USD per month, but currency depreciation has eroded real income. Prolonged salary delays are threatening military effectiveness and discipline.
Egyptian club Zamalek could receive a record $4 million CAF Confederation Cup bonus if they beat Algeria's USM Alger in the final. The two-legged tie starts Saturday in Algiers, with the return on May 16 in Cairo.
