Futures trampled by oil shock, virus fears
U.S. stock index futures plunged 5% on Monday to hit a daily trading limit, as global recession fears were amplified by a 25% slump in...
Iran temporarily releases 70,000 prisoners as coronavirus cases surge
Iran has temporarily freed about 70,000 prisoners to combat the spread of the coronavirus in jails, the head of the judiciary said on Monday as...
Coronavirus kills 237 in Iran, 7,161 infected: Health Ministry
Iran has had 237 deaths from coronavirus and 7,161 infections, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on state TV on Monday....
EU unveils green Africa policy, seeks new start after migrant crisis
The European Commission on Monday proposed a closer partnership with Africa to fight climate change and create jobs, but aid groups warned any new EU...
Saudi Arabia to fine people hiding health details on entry
Saudi Arabia will impose a fine of up to 500,000 riyals ($133,000) on people who do not disclose their health-related information and travel details at...
Danish climate goal comes with manageable price but high carbon tax: council
The price tag of reaching Denmark’s climate target of a 70% reduction in greenhouse gasses by 2030 compared with 1990 is “manageable,” but a significantly...
Veterinary clinic provides safe haven for West Bank donkeys
A British-funded veterinary clinic is caring for hundreds of working and abandoned donkeys in the Israeli-occupied West Bank....
Europe told to act now as coronavirus locks down north Italy and markets plunge
Italy’s prime minister promised “massive shock therapy” to beat the coronavirus on Monday and urged Europe to act decisively after markets plunged and his country...
Democratic U.S. Senator Booker endorses Biden for 2020 presidential nod
U.S. Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker on Monday endorsed former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination....
Coronavirus live updates: Grand Princess docks today; State Department issues warning; no tennis at Indian Wells – USA TODAY
Coronavirus live updates: Grand Princess docks today; State Department issues warning; no tennis at Indian Wells USA TODAY Passengers aboard cruise ship off California amid coronavirus...