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Libya's Former Rebel PM Mahmoud Jibril Succumbs to Coronavirus
Mahmoud Jibril was interim leader until the country held its first free elections in four decades in 2012, following the toppling of Gaddafi the year before.
New York State Virus Toll Tops 4,000 with 594 New Deaths in 24 Hours
The toll increase of 594 deaths showed a slight decrease in the day-to-day number of lives lost compared to the previous day.
Dubai Imposes Two-Week Lockdown to Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
Dubai warned that mobility would be restricted and legal action taken against violators, WAM said, adding that supermarkets and pharmacies as well as food and drug delivery services would continue to operate as normal.
‘Nowhere to Go’: In US, Prisoners Freed Because of Coronavirus are 'Scared to Leave'
Jails are proving to be a breeding ground for the spread of coronavirus. As of Friday, 239 inmates in NYC jails have tested positive for coronavirus out of a population of about 4,350.
Pompeo Demands Justice From Pakistan for Journalist Daniel Pearl's Brutal Murder in 2002
Pompeo's response came after the Sindh High Court on Thursday found the 46-year-old British-born Sheikh guilty of the lesser charge of kidnapping and commuted his death sentence to seven years in prison.
Coronavirus: 'Worst Yet to Come' for Countries in Conflict, Says UN chief
"The worst is yet to come," Antonio Guterres said, referring to countries beset with fighting like Syria, Libya and Yemen.
Marred by Coronavirus Pandemic, Milan Shuts Crematorium Till April 30 to Deal with Body Backlog
Italy's epicentre of the global outbreak admitted it was experiencing a 'constant and progressive increase of the deceased awaiting cremation'.
'...Did Best for His Crew': US Navy Fires Commander Who Asked for Better Covid-19 Control On Warship
The removal of Captain Brett Crozier from command of the 5,000-person vessel was announced by acting US Navy Secretary Thomas Modly, who said the commander exercised poor judgment.
Pakistan Tablighi Jamaat Halts Operations, 14 More Test Positive
Now all the tablighi groups who have gone out to preach have been asked to return to the Jamaat centres (Markaz).
At the Top of the Covid-19 Curve, How Do Hospitals Decide Who Gets Treatment?
Guidelines in the US that could determine which coronavirus patients get prioritized for lifesaving care vary by state, involving factors such as age, health problems, pregnancy and cognitive abilities.
‘Born to Play This Role’: UK Finance Chief Rishi Sunak, in Job Just 6 Weeks, Rises to COVID-19 Challenge
In Conservative Party circles, Sunak is already being floated as a future party leader and perhaps even the first ethnic minority prime minister in British history.
France Passes 4,000 Coronavirus Deaths, No End of Lockdown in Sight
French health authorities reported 509 new deaths from the disease, taking the total to 4,032. But, after speeding up the previous two days, the rate of increase of deaths has decelerated in France, which is now in its third week of lockdown to try to slo...
'Misnomered, Misunderstood': Taiwan Fumes Over Its Identity, Facing Virus Restrictions Akin to China
The WHO, which considers the island part of China, has listed Taiwan's far lower case number under China's. Taipei says this has confused countries and led them to impose the same restrictions on Taiwanese travellers as on Chinese.
UK Aims to Test 25,000 People a Day for Coronavirus by Mid-April, Says Minister
Britain is beginning to test medical staff in additional to patients in hospital, but critics have said it is not expanding testing fast enough or wide enough.
Coronavirus Making Trump Arm Up? US to Add Troops at Mexico and Canada Border
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland slammed the proposal last week, calling it "an entirely unnecessary step" that would damage bilateral relations between the two nations.
‘Can’t Just Ignore the Needy’: South Korea Shoe Cobbler Donates Most of His Savings Amid Coronavirus
Kim and his wife work together and make about $1,635-$2,450 a month, considerably less than South Korea’s average household income of 4.8 million won.