Requests increase for Michelle Obama as Joe Biden's running mate
As Joe Biden has declared his commitment to select a woman to serve as his vice-president, there have been several requests to consider Michelle Obama for it.
Tributes pour in for Canada shooting victims as death toll rise
The RCMP said new human remains were discovered in homes and vehicles set ablaze by the suspect during the weekend killing spree in Nova Scotia.
US state sues China's leaders over virus
The US State of Missouri, led by Trump's Republican Party, filed a lawsuit in a federal court seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
Trump says immigration suspension to last 60 days
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Dead prison staff mistakenly summoned back to work due to COVID-19 crisis
Prison officials mistakenly sent letters to homes of deceased prison officers as prisons face staff shortage.
New Zealand to ease virus lockdown next week
The announcement means businesses deemed safe can reopen, along with some schools, while limits on local travel are also relaxed.
With virus 'under control', Germany begins opening up
Chancellor Angela Merkel and regional state premiers announced the decision to reopen last week, but it is a cautious first step.
Boris Johnson 'on top of things' but under fire over early virus response
Senior minister Michael Gove defended Johnson after the prime minister was accused of being "missing in action" in the early stages of the outbreak.
Meghan McCain criticises Ivanka Trump for flouting virus norms and travelling
The television personality, who is the daughter of US Senator John McCain, she is known to be a strong critic of Trump and his daughter.
China's Wuhan raises virus death toll by 1,290, up 50%
That brings the total number of deaths in the city to 3,869.
Trump says US will gradually reopen economy
Depending on locations and levels of the virus there, people will be able eventually to attend public gatherings and conduct non-essential travel.
Trump was too slow in virus response: Poll
The US President initially downplayed the virus and has been keen to end the resulting lockdowns which have crippled the world's largest economy.
UK extends coronavirus lockdown for 'at least' another three weeks
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was "too soon" to lift the stringent social distancing regime rolled out last month.
Iceland Foods retract rule forcing NHS workers to buy whatever they touch
Iceland Foods claimed that the statement on their website was an error after a Facebook page roused outrage.
6-year-old girl has emotional reunion with NHS worker parents after three weeks
The personal protective equipment (PPE) adorned parents surprised the young girl in her grandparents' home.
US to ease lockdown after virus passes 'peak'
Trump said he would be announcing guidelines for a reduction in the lockdown in some states, possibly taking effect before the end of this month.
WWII veteran, 99, raises almost £12m for UK health workers
Tom Moore, a captain who served in India, originally planned to raise 1,000 pounds for a National Health Service charity.
German zoo creates kill list of animals as COVID-19 causes financial crisis
Director of Neumünster Zoo confirmed that they may be forced to euthanise some zoo animals and feed their remains to others due to shortage of funds.
Suspected COVID-19 patient relapses and dies in front of helpless wife and child
The father-of-one collapsed with breathing difficulties in his home and died on his way to the hospital.
Lovelorn Aussie is first jailed for breaking virus quarantine
He will spend a full month in jail and has been handed a fine of more than AUS$2,000 (US$1,280).
Trump halts WHO funding, with world on edge over virus lockdowns
The pandemic has already killed more than 125,000 people and infected nearly two million worldwide since it first emerged in China late last year.
On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard Study
Their study comes as the US enters the peak of its COVID-19 caseload and states eye an eventual easing of tough lockdown measures.
Lockdown stalls Notre-Dame's rebirth one year after fire
Mounds of debris still have to be cleared above the massive vaulted roof.
Australia, New Zealand flatten virus curve but keep lockdowns intact
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the country was still "many weeks away" from lifting any restrictions.
UK prepares to extend virus lockdown, says peak has not passed
The government to decide whether to maintain three-week-old rules to keep schools and shops shut and order people to stay in their homes.
COVID-19 lockdown breach: Illegal Easter party broken up by emergency services
Emergency services responded to a 999 call reporting revellers flouting the social distancing rule.
Father, mother and daughter wiped out by COVID-19 in just a few days
An octogenarian couple and their daughter died within days of each other after contracting the novel coronavirus.
Pope marks 'Easter of solitude' in virus lockdown
Most of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics were in forced confinement as the Pope spoke.
Boris Johnson says 'no question' medics saved his life
Officials said he would now convalesce at Chequers, the country estate of British prime ministers, on the advice of his medical team.
Boris Johnson leaves hospital as millions mark Easter in lockdown
More than 1.8 million people have been infected but glimmers of hope were emerging that the worst may be behind -- especially in Europe.
Queen Elizabeth II says coronavirus 'will not overcome us' in her Easter message
The monarch explained how the nation "needs Easter more than ever" in spite of the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown guidelines.
Boris Johnson walking in hospital as UK sees record death toll
Johnson left intensive care at London's St Thomas' Hospital on Thursday evening, three days after being admitted due to his then-worsening condition.
12 more charter flights scheduled to repatriate stranded British citizens from India
Seven charter flights previously repatriated British citizens from India.
Virus fears hit world's oldest profession
Sex workers around the world are finding it harder and harder to do business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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