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Boosting Pay for Medical Workers, Jobless Benefits: Putin Unveils Russia's New COVID-19 Aid Package
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation on 8 April to announce new measures to support citizens as well as businesses in these troubled times, when cities are introducing measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
WHO and partners call for urgent investment in nurses
The Covid-19 pandemic underscores the urgent need to strengthen the global health workforce. A new report, The State of the World’s Nursing 2020, provides an in-depth look at the largest component of the health workforce. Findings identify...
Western countries flailing as Asia leads the way
Covid-19 has killed almost 25,000 people around the globe in just three brutal months.
The White House projects 100,000 to 200,000 Covid-19 deaths
On Tuesday, the White House’s coronavirus task force presented grim statistics: Under the best-case scenario for mitigation of the Covid-19 pandemic, there may be between 100,000 and 200,000 deaths in the United States, with the number of deaths peaking in the next two weeks.
‘You should NOT leave your home’: Moscow mayor issues strict Covid-19 pandemic order, stopping short of complete lockdown.
Moscow, where the number of coronavirus cases now exceeds 1,000, has introduced a tough self-isolation regime. From Monday, residents of the Russian capital will be only allowed to leave their homes in cases of absolute necessity.
Moscow Orders Citywide Quarantine Starting March 30
Moscow will enact an indefinite citywide quarantine starting Monday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said as the city's number of coronavirus cases surpassed 1,000 over the weekend.
Renters protected, public gatherings limited to two under tough new COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a suite of new measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a moratorium on rental evictions for the next six months and tighter restrictions on public gatherings.
Have I already had coronavirus? How would I know and what should I do?
Covid-19 symptoms, when they occur, vary widely and undertesting means many people have probably been unwittingly infected.
China bans foreign visitors after imported coronavirus cases rise
Beijing takes action to curb surge of infected people arriving from new hotspots overseas, as local cases dwindle.
Shortage of personal protective equipment endangering health workers worldwide - WHO
The World Health Organization has warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – caused by rising demand, panic buying, hoarding and misuse – is putting lives at risk from the new coronavirus and other infectious diseases.
Will warmer weather help fight the coronavirus?
As the novel coronavirus began spreading around the world this year, one common refrain from skeptics of the emergency measures being put in place to stop the outbreak was that it was just like the flu -- dangerous to sensitive groups but routine and not something to get into lockdown over.
WHO characterizes COVID-19 as a pandemic
"WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction.
Malaysia AG Faces Calls to Resign After Dropping Terror Charges
Malaysian Attorney-General Tommy Thomas faced calls to resign after he dropped terrorism charges against 12 people who were alleged to have links to Sri Lanka’s Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
EU renewed LTTE as a terrorist outfit
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) continues to be listed as a terrorist group in the EU’s renewed terrorist list of persons and organisations subject to sanctions.
Sri Lanka Urges Middle East to Maintain Peace
Foreign Relations Ministry states today that the Government is deeply concerned about growing tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of a senior Iranian leader Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, Iran’s top security and intelligence commander.
Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka an ‘utterly barbaric’ attack – Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales denounced the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka as an “utterly barbaric attack”, as he attended a Tamil Christian church service.
Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'
Congress has invited US President Donald Trump to its first impeachment hearing on 4 December.
Hong Kong protests: Man dies after being hit 'by hard object' during protests
A 70-year-old man has died in Hong Kong after being struck on the head during clashes between government supporters and protesters.
Democrats claim victory in key Virginia and Kentucky elections
US Democrats have made gains in state elections, in what is being seen as a blow to President Donald Trump.
Huge wildfire advances across Brazil's wetlands
A 50 kilometre-long (31 mile) wildfire is advancing across Brazil's Pantanal wetlands.
Argentina election: Centre-left Alberto Fernández wins presidency
Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns.
Turkey Syria offensive: Trump lifts Turkey sanctions after deal
The US is lifting sanctions imposed on Turkey nine days ago over its offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, President Donald Trump says.
Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is set to formally ascend the throne in an elaborate ceremony on Tuesday.
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades
More than 110,000 people are taking part in search and rescue operations after Typhoon Hagibis struck Japan on Saturday.
White House 'will not co-operate with impeachment inquiry'
The White House has officially refused to co-operate with the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.