U.S. House will have panel overseeing coronavirus aid law expenditures: Pelosi
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday the House will set up a panel to oversee expenditures under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus...
Brazil government ad rejects coronavirus lockdowns, saying #BrazilCannotStop
Brazil’s federal government launched an advertising campaign against social distancing measures to fight the coronavirus outbreak, the latest flashpoint in a battle between President Jair...
Thomas Massie calls defeat of roll-call vote for $2.2 trillion relief package a ‘cover-up’ – Washington Examiner
Thomas Massie calls defeat of roll-call vote for $2.2 trillion relief package a ‘cover-up’ Washington Examiner Ahead of coronavirus stimulus vote, House lawmakers concerned Rep. Massie...
Cuomo calls Trump ‘incorrect and grossly uninformed’ about New York’s ventilator situation as fight escalates – CNN
Cuomo calls Trump ‘incorrect and grossly uninformed’ about New York’s ventilator situation as fight escalates CNN Cuomo praises National Guard for coronavirus “rescue mission” CBS News Cuomo...
Haiti hospital chief kidnapped amid coronavirus emergency
The director of one of Haiti’s top hospitals was kidnapped on Friday, prompting staff to refuse to take in new patients in protest as the...
Brunei reports first coronavirus death
Brunei reported its first coronavirus death on Saturday, that of a 64-year-old man....
Mexico registers 717 coronavirus cases, and 12 total deaths
Mexico’s health ministry on Friday said it had registered 717 cases of coronavirus in the country, up from 585 the day before....
NBA notebook: Play likely to resume without fans
If the NBA regular season resumes, it is almost “100 percent” the games will be played without fans present, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Friday....
NHL players discuss possible playoff formats
With the NHL season on an indefinite hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, players have plenty of time to ponder the potential return of the...
In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
Through decades of conflict, Dr Haidar Hantoush has watched wounded soldiers and civilians flood into Iraq’s emergency wards. But he’s never been so scared....