Despite coronavirus restrictions, French vote in local elections
French voters headed to the polls on Sunday for local elections after the government decided to press ahead with the vote despite a rapid acceleration...
Philippines reports 3 more coronavirus deaths, 29 new cases
The Philippines recorded three additional coronavirus deaths and 29 new cases, bringing the domestic tally of infections to 140, as authorities placed the entire capital...
Vatican cancels public participation at pope’s Easter events due to virus
Pope Francis’ Holy Week and Easter services, which normally draw tens of thousands of people, will be held without the public attending because of the...
Malaysia reports 190 new coronavirus cases, most linked to mosque event
Malaysia reported 190 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, most linked to a religious event at a mosque that was attended by more than 10,000...
Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque shut as precaution against coronavirus: Islamic Waqf
Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock will shut their doors as a precaution against coronavirus, Islamic religious authorities said on Sunday, while outdoor...
Democrat Biden tacks left, backs Warren bankruptcy plan with student loan relief
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has endorsed former rival Elizabeth Warren’s plan to reform consumer bankruptcy laws including allowing relief of student loan debt, incorporating...
India’s coronavirus cases at 107 as Modi plans regional response
India on Sunday reported that the number of coronavirus infections had risen to 107, an increase of 23 from the day before, with a western...
Australia, New Zealand farewell spectator sport as coronavirus curbs bite
The curtain lowered on spectator sport in Australia and New Zealand on Sunday, with fans watching top flight soccer and rugby matches at stadiums for...
Saudi Aramco to cut capital spending in 2020, posts drop in 2019 profit
Saudi Aramco on Sunday said it plans to cut capital spending in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, as it posted a 21% decline in...
Thailand reports 32 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day rise
Thailand reported 32 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday in the largest daily jump in infections since the outbreak began, bringing its total tally...