Apr 16 U.S. will send aid to Palestinians to fight virus By Associated Press It’s the first new U.S. assistance to the Palestinians since the administration slashed and then virtually eliminated all aid to them as it moved to coordinate its policy with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Apr 16 Muslims grapple with how to handle upcoming Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era By Mariam Fam, Associated Press Ramadan, which starts later this month, unites Muslims the world over in fasting and worship. Continue reading
Apr 16 U.K. government extends virus lockdown by at least 3 weeks By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The lockdown has been in place since March 23. Schools, pubs, restaurants and most shops are closed, and most people are allowed to leave home only for essential errands or exercise. Continue reading
Apr 16 Africa to roll out more than 1 million coronavirus tests By Cara Anna, Associated Press Africa doesn't have as many virus cases as Europe and the U.S., but the trajectory looks alarmingly similar. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: IMFC held news conference amid coronavirus outbreak By Courtney Vinopal The International Monetary and Financial Committee held a news conference April 16 featuring IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and IMFC Chair Lesetja Kganyago amid the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 16 Coronavirus could erode global fight against other diseases By Victoria Milko, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press As the world focuses on the pandemic, experts fear losing ground in the long fight against other infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and cholera that kill millions every year. Continue reading
Apr 16 China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it's not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 3:17 News Wrap: Notre Dame Cathedral marks 1 year since devastating fire In our news wrap Wednesday, it has been one year since fire gutted Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The pandemic has halted reconstruction work, but French President Emmanuel Macron vowed it would continue. Also, the world’s 20 richest countries are… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 5:50 What's behind Trump's criticism of the World Health Organization President Trump said Tuesday he will cut U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, accusing the body of being too trusting of China’s early assertions that it had the novel coronavirus under control. But critics of the move say that… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 6:20 Working together, South Koreans turn COVID-19 hot zone into containment leader By Bruce Harrison South Korea has transformed from a COVID-19 hot zone to a leader in the global fight against the virus. Companies there are now making millions of test kits for export, and the public is voting in a parliamentary election despite… Continue watching