Apr 03 Mosques stay open in Pakistan even as virus death toll rises By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Some Pakistan provinces have issued their own lockdown orders to prevent Muslims from gathering for Friday prayers. In southern Sindh province, a complete lockdown was being enforced from noon until 3 p.m., the time when the faithful gather for prayers. Continue reading
Apr 03 Hungary's Orban strikes back at EU criticism on extra powers By Associated Press Hungary's prime minister has struck back at his critics in the European Union by saying he has "no time" to deal with them during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 5:14 In latest book, author Erik Larson looks back at another time of crisis: London's Blitz In previous books like "The Devil in the White City" and "Isaac's Storm," bestselling author Erik Larson has used everyday people to chronicle historical events. But his latest offering, "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and… Continue watching
Apr 03 Putin suggests sizable oil production cut as prices fall By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says he supports cutting oil production by about 10 million barrels a day to shore up falling prices. Continue reading
Apr 03 Across parts of the Middle East, coronavirus compounds strain after years of war By Jane Ferguson While some countries were grappling with how to enforce social distancing while people were still out in public spaces, the citizens of many Middle East nations watched these images on the news from their homes. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 8:04 U.S. facing 2-front war amid medical crisis and economic collapse The coronavirus pandemic has infected at least 1 million people and killed over 50,000 worldwide. In the U.S., President Trump is taking new action to bolster medical supplies, and unemployment is surging. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy relieved the captain of… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 3:27 News Wrap: Iran denies it is planning to attack U.S. targets in Iraq In our news wrap Thursday, Iran dismissed President Trump’s claim it is planning an attack on U.S. targets in Iraq. On Twitter, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif wrote “Iran starts no wars, but teaches lessons to those who do.” Also, a… Continue watching
Apr 02 Confirmed coronavirus cases hit 1 million around the world By Associated Press The United States accounts for about 236,000 of the confirmed cases — more than any other country, according to the tally. Continue reading
Apr 02 Russia's Putin orders non-working month to curb coronavirus By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Putin said he was extending the non-working policy he ordered earlier for this week to remain in force throughout April. He said there are exceptions for essential industries will keep operating, and grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump says he expects Russia and Saudi Arabia to cut oil production By Associated Press President Trump says he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will end an oil war and dramatically cut production. Continue reading