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Oil prices keep crumbling, stocks around the world tumble

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Stocks are falling in afternoon trading on Wall Street and the collapse in oil prices is deepening as the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic turns markets upside down.

U.K. Parliament to hold virtual debates amid virus lockdown

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

British lawmakers returned Tuesday to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, but much of their business was done remotely.

After denial, Indonesia sees mounting coronavirus deaths

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

The government of the world’s fourth most populous nation insisted that everything was fine. The country now has the the highest death toll from the virus in Asia after China.

Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus

By Kelvin Chan, Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press

In Europe, conspiracy theories linking new 5G mobile networks and the coronavirus pandemic are fueling arson attacks on cell towers.

Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

As Ramadan begins with the new moon later this week, Muslims around the world are trying to maintain the cherished rituals of Islam's holiest month without further spreading the outbreak.

South Korea downplays concerns over Kim Jong Un's health

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korean officials reported no unusual activity in North Korea on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim Jong Un was in fragile health after surgery.

UN urges world to quickly scale up medicines, vaccines

By Cara Anna, Elena Becatoros, Chris Blake, Associated Press

The U.N. resolution asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work with the WHO and make recommendations to ensure that all people have equitable and timely access to testing, medical supplies, drugs and future vaccines, especially in developing countries.

Trump says he'll 'suspend immigration,' offers no details

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Monday that he will sign an executive order "to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States" because of the coronavirus.

Cautious Pentagon extends troop travel limits through June

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

The extension reflects that the coronavirus remains a threat to troops even as the Trump administration pushes for some states to begin opening up in May.