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Coronavirus deaths rise but signs of progress seen: Live updates
Death toll nears 100,000 but more than 350,000 have recovered; number of hospitalisations drops in some US states.Read More
How long will coronavirus lockdowns, travel bans last?
World faces 'uphill battle' in fight against coronavirus pandemic as new hot spots emerge. Read More
Boris Johnson out of intensive care as UK's economic issues mount
The UK is approaching its coronavirus peak, but questions are being raised about financing crisis mitigation plans.Read More
Climate change activists test strict Singapore protest laws
Young people questioned by police after sharing photos of themselves criticising oil companies on social media.Read More
Coronavirus is disproportionately killing African Americans
Early data from the US coronavirus pandemic exposes how systemic racism and inequality put minority groups at risk.Read More
US churches confront coronavirus restrictions for Easter
As local governments prohibit large gatherings, churches turn to streaming services and drive-in movie theatres. Read More
Italy closed its ports to NGOs, but boats keep on arriving
New arrivals are not deterred by Italy's coronavirus lockdown; if weather conditions are good, they take their chances.Read More
UK coronavirus toll jumps as Johnson leaves ICU: Live updates
UK PM remains in hospital as country's death toll rises by 881 to 7,978 and confirmed cases worldwide top 1.5 million.Read More
Canada lifts suspension of arms exports to Saudi Arabia
Ottawa says renegotiation of contract will secure 'jobs of thousands of Canadians' but activists accuse it of hypocrisy.Read More
Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread
The virus has killed more than 90,000 people and infected at least 1.5 million worldwide.Read More
UK presses ahead with points-based immigration plan amid pandemic
Shortcomings of the Conservatives' plan for points-based immigration system exposed by COVID-19 crisis, opponents say.Read More
One hundred Italian doctors have died of coronavirus
Doctors said being asked to fight the coronavirus pandemic without adequate protective equipment was 'not a fair fight'.Read More
Dozens buried on NY Hart Island a day as coronavirus deaths surge
NYC has used the island to bury those with no next of kin or whose families can not arrange a funeral since the 1800s.Read More
Uganda's Museveni releases indoor workout video amid lockdown
President Yoweri Museveni has banned outdoor exercise to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.Read More
Battle over voting by mail upends US's 'coronavirus election'
Voting rights advocates believe the pandemic will significantly impact how many people turn out in upcoming elections.Read More
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
Over 1.49 million infections are confirmed in at least 184 countries and territories, including more than 88,000 deaths.Read More
Will the Saudi-UAE-led coalition's ceasefire hold in Yemen?
The Saudi-UAE-led coalition battling the Houthi rebels in Yemen begins a two-week truce due to coronavirus pandemic.Read More
Chadian troops 'kill 1,000 Boko Haram fighters' in Lake Chad
Chad's army says it lost 52 troops during the operation against Boko Haram.Read More
In Zimbabwe, lack of tests sparks fear COVID-19 goes undetected
Medics, opposition politicians and activists sound alarm over shortage of test kits and infrastructure challenges.Read More
How many coronavirus cases does each US state have?
The US now has the most coronavirus cases in the world. As testing continues, the number is expected to rapidly climb. Read More
Coronavirus: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns by country
Countries around the world have taken drastic measures, including border closures, in an attempt to curb COVID-19.Read More
Lockdowns, closures: How is each US state handling coronavirus?
Some states are taking sweeping action while others are taking a limited approach. Here is a breakdown, state by state. Read More
'Week of heartache': US coronavirus deaths top 15,000
Grim totals come as NY, other states see drop in hospitalisations, a sign social distancing, other measures are working.Read More
How US cancer patients are navigating new coronavirus anxiety
Doctors must weigh risks of not doing surgeries, treatment with what coronavirus threat may mean if they do. Read More
Syria condemns 'misleading' chemical arms watchdog report
EU mulls expanding sanctions on Damascus, following report blaming Syrian government for toxic attacks in 2017.Read More