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A recent Malawi court ruling to cancel elections has excited Africa observers. But is it really a big precedent? Read complete article

Ex-US wildlife chief: Trump plan could kill billions of birds

Proposal seeks to remove 50-year practice of using criminal penalties on companies to prevent unintentional bird deaths. Read complete article

Duterte presses on with 'drug war' despite coronavirus lockdown

Rights groups call for immediate stop to police operations and warn against more abuses during national health crisis. Read complete article

UN chief says coronavirus 'worst crisis' since WWII: Live updates

Guterres' warning comes as US fatalities exceed China's with about 857,000 people globally confirmed with the disease. Read complete article

New kids on the block: Welsh town invaded by goats

Paying no heed to social distancing rules, a herd of goats has overrun locked-down Llandudno. Read complete article

EU warns Hungary not to flout democracy with coronavirus laws

Brussels officials are concerned that Viktor Orban's power-grab may undermine the principles of the European Union. Read complete article

Trump's $2 trillion will not shield minorities from coronavirus

Coronavirus does not provide a level playing field for the poor - and that is no shock to people of colour in the US. Read complete article

'We don't want any more murderers': A fight for justice in Mexico

After her close friend and fellow sex worker is murdered, one woman is on a mission to stop the violence. Read complete article

Japan's coronavirus containment strategy faces breaking point

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces more restrictions on cabinet meetings as Tokyo expands overseas travel ban. Read complete article

Iran says 'terrorist' attack inside Turkey halts natural gas flow

Iranian official says attack took place near Iran's Bazargan border with Turkey. Read complete article

Malian parliamentary elections marred by kidnappings, attacks

Election observers report a series of polling day incidents in volatile north and centre of the country. Read complete article

UK police accused of abusing power to enforce COVID-19 lockdown

Some police may have gone 'further than they should have', says government minister, amid concerns over civil liberties. Read complete article

Oil price war: Analysts expect prices to drop further

Coronavirus pandemic continues to crush demand amid price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Read complete article

Australia's devastating bushfire season comes to an end

Unprecedented damage in NSW as Canberra's urban forest is threatened by extreme heat and drought. Read complete article

COVID-19: 'Panic' among India health workers over PPE shortages

Frontline healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19 face shortages of personal protective equipment as cases rise. Read complete article

Doctor's Note: Does coronavirus cause loss of smell and taste?

A doctor explains some of the more unusual symptoms associated with coronavirus and what you should do if you have them. Read complete article

In Pictures: New York, the coronavirus epicentre in the US

Field hospital in Central Park and US Navy ship Comfort in Hudson River give wartime feel to city's coronavirus crisis. Read complete article

As domestic abuse rises in lockdown, France to fund hotel rooms

After the restrictions came into force, cases of violence against women have increased, including two murders. Read complete article

Congo's ex-president Yhombi-Opango dies of coronavirus

Yhombi-Opango, who was ill before contracting the virus, has died in a Paris hospital, according to his family. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Barcelona players agree 70 percent pay cut

Barcelona's professional athletes, including footballers, agree to wage cut to pay for non-sporting staff's salaries. Read complete article

US gig economy workers strike over COVID-19 protection and pay

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads globally, so too have wildcat strikes across the US. Read complete article

Time is running out to protect refugees from a coronavirus crisis

COVID-19 could prove devastating for internally displaced children. The international community must step up to help. Read complete article

Coronavirus restrictions: Philippine poor suffer after closures

As countries go into lockdown because of the pandemic, the Philippines's poor on the island of Luzon are taking a hit. Read complete article

Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed more than 37,000 people and infected almost 780,000 worldwide. Read complete article

Amid coronavirus fears, Gaza couples downsize, delay weddings

With wedding halls closed, many couples in Gaza Strip push back marriage dates or hold smaller ceremonies at home. Read complete article

'Hunger will kill us before coronavirus', say Rohingya in India

Thousands of Rohingya in India battle hunger as a coronavirus outbreak in refugee camps looms large. Read complete article

Global race to find coronavirus vaccine

Countries around the world race to find a vaccine as UK sees calls for volunteers to participate in human trials. Read complete article

Japanese warship, China fishing boat collide in East China Sea

No casualties reported following the incident, which happened north of Japan-controlled islets that China also claims. Read complete article

US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly opposed extending waiver but was persuaded by the Treasury's Steven Mnuchin. Read complete article

Trumps flags tougher coronavirus curbs for US: Live updates

US President extends distancing measures throughout April, as Italy reports slowest daily rise in cases in two weeks. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Philippines heath system struggles as cases rise

Doctors in the Philippines say a lack of protective gear is unnecessarily exposing them to the coronavirus. Read complete article

Libya frees more than 450 prisoners to stem spread of coronavirus

Announcement by Tripoli government's justice ministry comes as country reports eight cases of coronavirus infections. Read complete article

Suspended J&K Cop Davinder Singh Sent To Police Custody Till April 3

Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Davinder Singh, who was arrested while ferrying two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists in a vehicle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway earlier this year, has been sent to... Read full article

Teddy bear hunt goes viral

A book written 30 years ago comes to life to help children under lockdown. Read complete article

Afghan forces killed as Taliban attacks checkpoints: Gov't

At least 11 troops killed and 10 others wounded in three separate attacks targeting checkpoints, defence ministry says. Read complete article

Somali governor killed in al-Shabab suicide bomb attack

Abdisalan Hassan, Nugaal region governor, killed after al-Shabab bomber rushed to his vehicle and detonated explosives. Read complete article

'We'll die of hunger first': Despair as Zimbabwe lockdown begins

In a country dealing with a severe economic crisis, many fear steps to curb coronavirus will hit vulnerable people hard. Read complete article

Fears grow for Pakistani journalist missing in Sweden

Sajid Hussain, who escaped Balochistan province in 2012 and was living in self-imposed exile, went missing on March 2. Read complete article

Latin American countries take varying measures to contain virus

In Latin America, countries have been ramping up their containment measures, some more drastically than others. Read complete article

UK trials new breathing aid developed by Mercedes Formula One

Devices deliver air without patients needing ventilators, which are in short supply and involve a more invasive process. Read complete article

Wuhan awakens from two months of coronavirus isolation

Wuhan was locked down as COVID-19 took hold, but as life returns to normal, its residents remain cautious. Read complete article

Cuba sends doctors worldwide in coronavirus fight

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase in countries around the world, so does the demand for Cuban medics. Read complete article

Celebrating Land Day amid lockdown in Palestine

Israel is taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis to take more Palestinian land, but the Palestinians will resist. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed thousands. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know in 500 words

Virus thought to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed over 34,000 people and infected more than 723,000 globally. Read complete article

Europe pandemic crisis: Coronavirus death toll surges

As death tolls from the coronavirus continue to surge across Europe, countries steel themselves for extended lockdown. Read complete article

India's COVID-19 lockdown hits HIV+ and chronic patients hard

HIV+ and other patients with critical conditions face problems in accessing health services amid strict lockdown. Read complete article

Guatemalan deported from US tests positive for COVID-19: Official

Authorities say the 29-year-old man started showing symptoms for the novel coronavirus after being deported last week. Read complete article

N Korea confirms 'successful' missile tests; fourth in a month

Official news agency KCNA says tests involved a 'super-large multiple rocket launcher' and was of 'great significance'. Read complete article

Some US schools close for school year as COVID-19 crisis worsens

Schools could be closed for several more weeks or months and in the state of Virginia, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the school year. Read complete article

Coronavirus lockdown leaves migrant workers stranded in Thailand

Bangkok shutdown fuels mass exodus of migrants but those left behind worry about survival as factories close. Read complete article

Death toll in New York state passes 1,000: Live updates

Trump extends social distancing rules through April as New York state surpassed a grim milestone in its death toll. Read complete article

Taiwan: The liberal democracy where adultery remains a crime

The island's highest court is to review the law this week raising hopes of abolition. Read complete article

Modi seeks 'forgiveness' from India's poor over COVID-19 lockdown

Modi apologises as 21-day lockdown stings millions, leaving the poor hungry and forcing migrant workers to flee cities. Read complete article

How has coronavirus isolation affected the autistic?

Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support. Read complete article

Refugees in Greece at severe risk due to dire living conditions

Many suffer from dearth of basic needs and sanitation on Lesbos Island, the biggest entry point for migrants in the Aegean - with more than 20,000 arriving there since 2016. Read complete article

In Pictures: Irish drive-in cinema's last screening amid pandemic

Before Ireland ordered people to stay indoors, drive-in cinema became a popular choice of entertainment for many. Read complete article

As Iran coronavirus deaths rise, Rouhani hits back at criticism

Iranian president says economy is a factor in the country's COVID-19 response as punishing US sanctions remain in place. Read complete article

Democrats need to unite behind their nominee, whoever he may be

Trump's inept response to COVID-19 shows why Sanders supporters should back Biden if he becomes the Democratic nominee. Read complete article

Coronavirus rumour sparks prison riot in Thailand's Buriram

Several inmates escape after setting fire to canteen in prison over coronavirus fear, according to officials. Read complete article

275 Indians Brought Back From Coronavirus-Hit Iran To Jodhpur

SpiceJet and IndiGo aircraft took 275 Indians, who were recently evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran, from Delhi to Jodhpur for quarantine on Sunday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. Read full article

Special coronavirus precautions taken to protect elderly

Al Jazeera looks at what is being done in Miami, Florida, to help reduce the risks for senior citizens. Read complete article

Coronavirus lockdowns stoke demand for films on outbreaks

As COVID-19 fears spread across the globe, many are watching films about pandemics with worst-case scenarios and happy endings. Read complete article

High pressure brings winter back to Europe

An intense anticyclone is driving cold weather across much of the continent. Read complete article

'If she never remembered me again': Loving someone with dementia

'I imagined there were thousands of such thoughts in that room, clinging to the ceiling like helium balloons.' Read complete article

Ventilators explained: Key device in fight against coronavirus

One in six COVID-19 patients can develop breathing difficulties, potentially needing access to a ventilator. Read complete article

Polls open in Mali despite coronavirus threat, security fears

Long-delayed parliamentary elections overshadowed by kidnapping of opposition leader, concerns over coronavirus. Read complete article

New York-area residents told to avoid travel as US toll jumps

CDC urges people living in states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to suspend non-essential travel for 14 days. Read complete article

Five long reads for lockdown

From a Canadian town with a traumatic past to a Pakistani prisoner of war in India - stories to pass the time indoors. Read complete article

COVID-19 and the neoliberal state of exception

How do neoliberal governments act in emergency situations when the interests of the private sector top their agenda? Read complete article

Doctorâ€™s Note: Why are older people more vulnerable to COVID-19?

It is imperative that older people self-isolate. A doctor explains why this is and how we can all support them to do so. Read complete article

New front: Worry over COVID-19 spreading in African refugee camps

A severe coronavirus outbreak in camps hosting vulnerable people across the continent will have disastrous consequences. Read complete article

How Iraq's sectarian system came to be

And how it will be undone. Read complete article

Second Coronavirus Death In Jammu And Kashmir, 52-Year-Old Man Dies

A 52-year-old man who had tested positive for the coronavirus died at a Srinagar hospital on Sunday, taking the death count in Jammu and Kashmir to two, officials said. Read full article

N Korea fires more missiles than ever amid coronavirus pandemic

Sunday's ballistic missile tests mark the fourth such launch this month as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

Trump weighs coronavirus lockdown in New York: Live updates

US president considering a quarantine for hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as virus toll passes 2,000. Read complete article

In a new era of American nativism, language is our only homeland

The violence and conspiracy theories of today do not differ substantially from those of 100 years ago. Read complete article

Do try this at home: how one Italian town fought coronavirus

The evidence is clear: Mass testing for the virus is the key to its eradication â€“ and to saving lives. Read complete article

Some US schools close until 2021 as COVID-19 crisis worsens

Schools could be closed for several more weeks or months and in the state of Virginia, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the year. Read complete article

Earth Hour marked during coronavirus pandemic

The lights on major landmarks around the world are being switched off for Earth Hour and this year the coronavirus pandemic is making the event particularly significant. Read complete article

Denmark extends lockdown over COVID-19 crisis

Nordic country closes schools and restaurants, and keeps most public sector workers at home to try to curb virus. Read complete article

'Caremongering' spreads amid COVID-19 crisis

As opposed to scaremongering, a social media movement is spreading across the internet, offering help and kindness to anyone who needs it. Read complete article

India quarantines 15,000 after virus kills 'super-spreader' guru

Religious leader dies of COVID-19 after preaching in over dozen villages in Punjab state, prompting strict restrictions. Read complete article

"Moment Of Crisis": Amarinder Singh's Appeal On Sikhs In Afghanistan

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday sought the intervention of the Minister of External Affairs for evacuation of Sikh families stranded in Afghanistan. Read full article

France and allies establish new task force in Sahel

'Takuba' will be made of European forces that will fight armed groups in Liptako alongside Malian and Nigerien armies. Read complete article

Kazakhstan announces $10bn economic package

Government aims to help stave off impact of coronavirus as oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia makes it harder to stabilise economy. Read complete article

COVID-19: Germany sees low fatalities despite high infection rate

Germany has some of the worldâ€™s highest infection numbers but its mortality rate is much lower than that of its neighbours. Read complete article

Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus

The pontiff urges the world to see the coronavirus pandemic as a test of solidarity and a reminder of basic values. Read complete article

US veteran civil rights leader Joseph E Lowery dies at 98

The charismatic preacher who fought against racial discrimination died at home in Atlanta from natural causes. Read complete article

Turkey suspends all international flights, expands restrictions

Erdogan announces strict monitoring of travel within Turkey among other measures, calling on Turks to 'show patience'. Read complete article

Finding refuge in China as the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic shifts

At first Kelly Dawson thought she would be safer in her native United States, but now she is glad she is in Beijing. Read complete article

Without safe homes or jobs, Italy's Roma fear coronavirus impact

Following quarantine rules is near impossible for many Roma, who do not have financial backup or job security. Read complete article

Latin America's COVID-19 cases rise rapidly

More than 10,000 cases are confirmed but the real extent of contagion is believed to be far greater. Read complete article

Trump signs $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The historic legislation provides support to workers, businesses, local governments and hospitals. Read complete article

New York hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases soar

Hospitals in New York state, which has more than 44,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, are crammed beyond capacity before apex of patients hits. Read complete article

Alleged Nicolas Maduro co-conspirator is in US custody: Report

Cliver Alcala, an outspoken critic of Maduro for years, has been charged over alleged 'narcoterrorist conspiracy'. Read complete article

France extends lockdown as COVID-19 cases spread

Lockdown measures extended nationwide until mid-April, with a wave of new infections expected in Paris and northern regions. Read complete article

US coronavirus cases top 100,000; Italy deaths rise: Live updates

Number of fatalities in the US close to 1,600, pushing the global death toll to more than 27,000. Read complete article

How coronavirus is changing funeral rites, mourning and grief

Traditions must adapt to social distance rules at a time when for some, physical and spiritual closeness is most needed. Read complete article

Pope Francis donates respirators as Vatican steps up virus plan

The Vatican is testing the dozens of priests who live in the pope's residence amid fears of a potential flare-up. Read complete article

US-led coalition withdraws from Iraq airbase after rocket attacks

Troops at Qayyarah airbase in northern Iraq withdraw after deadly rocket attacks on bases with coalition personnel. Read complete article

Ajax footballer Abdelhak Nouri awakes from coma after 32 months

The 22-year-old who suffered a cardiac arrest during a match wakes up after two years, eight months and 19 days. Read complete article

What to make of the US 's $2 trillion coronavirus bailout

In spite of the negatives and the risks, the stimulus package represents a real political and philosophical change. Read complete article

China bans foreign visitors after imported coronavirus cases rise

Beijing takes action to curb surge of infected people arriving from new hotspots overseas, as local cases dwindle. Read complete article

Is Big Tech the New Empire? - Maria Ressa and Christopher Wylie

The Cambridge Analytica whistle-blower and Filipino journalist discuss Facebook, fake news, and information warfare. Read complete article

Senegal: 10-minute coronavirus test may be on its way - for $1

Until a vaccine is ready, widespread testing is one of the key strategies employed to 'flatten the curve' of pandemic. Read complete article

United States now has the most coronavirus cases in the world

US registers nearly 86,000 cases including fewer than 800 recoveries; 1,300 people have died so far in the country. Read complete article

'Unprecedented': South Africa goes into coronavirus lockdown

Fifty-seven million South Africans told to to stay home during unprecedented three-week total lockdown. Read complete article

Xi urges Trump to improve US-China ties amid coronavirus feud

Phone call between two leaders comes after Beijing and Washington trade blame over pandemic. Read complete article

DR Congo declares COVID-19 emergency after deaths

Borders are closed and travel banned to and from the capital after four people die from virus and more than 50 new cases are confirmed. Read complete article

'Stigmatised': India's coronavirus 'heroes' come under attack

Health and other frontline workers have been threatened, many of them evicted from rented houses over fear of infection. Read complete article

WHO's Dr Mike Ryan: Coronavirus vaccine 'at least a year' away

Executive director of the World Health Organization's emergencies programme discusses the global response to COVID-19. Read complete article

From Shirazi to Boccaccio: The literary legacy of pandemics

Literature can help us survive this pandemic with a healthy constellation of our mental, moral, and critical faculties. Read complete article

Seychelles sets up protection for 30 percent of surrounding sea

The government says it worked closely with companies to decide which areas to protect. Read complete article

US coronavirus: New Orleans to be next epicentre, say officials

Health officials say Louisiana's largest city has the world's highest growth rate of new cases, and hospitals could soon be swamped. Read complete article

Indonesian health workers dying amid equipment shortages

Many health workers in Indonesia are dealing with rising numbers of coronavirus cases with inadequate protective equipment. Read complete article

G20 holds remote summit to discuss coronavirus response

Leaders of the world's major economies have held a virtual G20 summit to discuss a coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

US has most confirmed COVID-19 cases in world

The United States now has more confirmed coronavirus cases than any other country in the world with more than 83,500, surpassing China and Italy. Read complete article

UK plans to compensate self-employed workers due to virus hit

Hundreds of thousands of Britons respond to government's call for front-line volunteers to fight coronavirus spread. Read complete article

Sri Lanka pardons soldier who killed Tamil civilians

Staff Sergeant Sunil Ratnayake was to be hanged for murdering eight members of the Tamil minority in 2000. Read complete article

Half-million infected worldwide as deaths surge: Live updates

Johns Hopkins University data shows that more than 526,000 have been infected worldwide with more than 23,700 deaths. Read complete article

Generation next: How the young are changing Taiwan's politics

The generation that grew up in a democratic Taiwan are determined to promote and defend the island's freedoms. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Mumbai waste collectors work with their bare hands

Sanitation workers collect garbage and clean sewers, often without masks, gloves or boots, or risk losing income. Read complete article

South Korea 'sextortion': 'Telegram' case suspect identified

South Korean police took the unusual step of publicly identifying the 24-year-old accused leader of an online sexual blackmail ring after the case led to a national outcry. Read complete article

''They Killed Everyone": Afghan Sikhs Recall Gurdwara Attack In Kabul

"They killed everyone, no one is left alive," Apar Singh sums up the horrific attack carried out by a lone terrorist on a prominent Sikh gurdwara in Afghanistan' Kabul that killed at least 25 people. Read full article

Sri Lanka: Fishermen unable to sell their catch amid lockdown

Four hundred tonnes of freshly caught fish is set to be thrown away in Sri Lanka because of the coronavirus lockdown. Read complete article

Chad president pays tribute to soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack

The president of Chad is describing Monday's attack by Boro Haram fighters as the worst yet on the army. Read complete article

Five things to watch in lockdown

From the woman hunting Boko Haram to the children of the US opioid crisis - films to take your mind off coronavirus. Read complete article

Our lives after the coronavirus pandemic

Could COVID-19 change our lives forever? We ask experts in tech, economics, medicine and politics to weigh in. Read complete article

Yemenis still want answers about Ibrahim al-Hamdi's assassination

The mystery surrounding the death of the former president continues to loom over Yemenis' collective political memory. Read complete article

Uganda's Bobi Wine releases song to fight coronavirus pandemic

Rapper-turned-politician released the song to raise awareness about COVID-19 after Uganda reported 14 confirmed cases. Read complete article

Rocket attack targets Baghdad's fortified Green Zone

Projectiles struck near the Baghdad Operations Command, a few hundred meters away from the US embassy. Read complete article

FGM is about men. They must help end it

Female genital mutilation, like I endured as a six-year-old, has always been for the benefit of men. Read complete article

Turkey retaliates after two soldiers killed in northern Iraq

Interior ministry says eight PKK fighters 'neutralised' in retaliation to the mortar attack. Read complete article

Germany: The Coal War

Germany is gradually closing down its coal industry, but will it happen fast enough to meet climate change targets? Read complete article

From me to we: The 'white-coat' lining of the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 could be an opportunity for us to reimagine our role as citizens and reassert the primacy of scientific fact. Read complete article

Trail Of Possible Infection By Kashmir's 1st Coronavirus Death: Officials

Kashmir reported its first death linked to the COVID-19 virus - a 65-year-old man, who was patient No 2 in the region and tested positive on Tuesday, died in a government hospital in Srinagar this... Read full article

After five years of war in Yemen, battles continue to rage

Houthi rebels have tightened their grip on northern Yemen in recent months, pushing deeper into Marib province. Read complete article

Coronavirus panic grips Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

Experts say vulnerable populations such as the Rohingya will likely be disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Read complete article

1st Coronavirus Death In Kashmir, 65-Year-Old Dies In Srinagar: Official

Kashmir reported its first death linked to the COVID-19 virus today - a 65-year-old man from Hyderpora village who died three days ago at the Government Chest Disease Hospital in Srinagar has tested... Read full article

At least 15 killed in multi-car crash after curfew in Egypt

Fatal collision occurred a few hours after Egypt's nighttime curfew took effect to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Read complete article

China in coronavirus propaganda push as US ties worsen

State media lauds China as global leader in fight against disease in bid to defuse criticism it allowed virus to spread. Read complete article

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid tensions with China

US says destroyer USS McCampbell conducted 'routine Taiwan Strait transit' in accordance with international law. Read complete article

UN says coronavirus threat to 'whole of humanity': Live updates

United Nations is appealing for $2bn to help developing nations cope with health crisis, as Europe's death toll mounts. Read complete article

65,000 coronavirus cases in the US: How many are in each state?

As of Wednesday, there have been more than 65,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and at least 740 deaths in the US. Read complete article

Indians scramble for supplies as coronavirus lockdown imposed

India's 1.3 billion people asked to stay home for 21 days as biggest single lockdown of coronavirus pandemic begins. Read complete article

How are countries in Latin America fighting coronavirus?

Across Latin America, countries are announcing new measures as the number of coronavirus infections keeps rising. Read complete article

Election campaigning takes back seat to coronavirus

How the pandemic has shaken the entire US election cycle. Read complete article

Mehbooba Mufti's Daughter Tweets Concern Amid Reports Of Imminent Release

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is hearing "reports" of her imminent release, her daughter Iltija Mufti has tweeted a day after the release of another key leader from the state,... Read full article

More than 60 people found dead in cargo container in Mozambique

Fourteen people found alive among the bodies of 64 other Ethiopian men who had died from suspected asphyxiation. Read complete article

Sudan defence minister dies of heart attack in South Sudan

General Gamal al-Din Omar was in Juba for peace talks between his country's transitional government and rebel groups. Read complete article

Sanitary workers risk their lives despite spread of coronavirus

Sanitary workers around the world carry out life-threatening tasks, majority without access to the most basic hygiene. Read complete article

Coronavirus stretches Australia welfare agency to the limit

Government says as many as one million Australians could find themselves out of work in coming days due to shutdown. Read complete article

Bali fears for future, as Indonesia's coronavirus cases jump

Bali bounced back after bombings and natural disaster, but some worry it will not recover from the effects of COVID-19. Read complete article

Nigeria imposes restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

Nigerian government announces series of measures to contain the spread of the virus following a sharp rise in cases and its first death. Read complete article

UCSC teaching assistant strike: Revolt of the academic subalterns

Protests are escalating against the systematic exploitation of teaching assistants by academic institutions in the US. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed thousands. Read complete article

Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed more than 18,000 people and infected more than 420,000 worldwide. Read complete article

At Least 11 Killed As Gunmen Attack Gurudwara In Kabul: Local Media

At least 11 killed as gunmen attack gurudwara in Kabul, Afghanistan, reports local media Read full article

As coronavirus spreads in Europe, hospitals are overwhelmed

As infections spike across Europe, Italy, Spain and UK's healthcare systems struggle to cope after medics fall ill. Read complete article

HRW: Saudi forces torture, disappear Yemeni civilians

Rights group says Saudi forces carried out arbitrary arrests, forced disappearances against al-Mahra residents in Yemen. Read complete article

Gunmen attack Sikh religious complex in Kabul: Interior ministry

Security forces have cordoned off the area located in old Kabul and firing is continuing, a ministry spokesman said. Read complete article

"At A Time Like This...": Omar Abdullah Slams Centre On Mehbooba Mufti

Omar Abdullah, released yesterday from detention in Kashmir after nearly eight months, urged the government to do the same for another former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, and... Read full article

Tokyo 2020 postponed as Japan's Abe bows to pressure over virus

Japan has maintained an infection rate lower than many other countries but was forced to bow to the inevitable. Read complete article

92 Chad soldiers killed in 'deadliest' Boko Haram attack

Attack on soldiers on the Boma peninsula on Sunday lasted at least seven hours and reinforcements were also attacked. Read complete article

"Little Humour Doesn't Hurt": Omar Abdullah's Meme On Detention, Lockdown

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was freed after nearly eight months in arrest, on Wednesday tweeted a picture that mocked timing of his release. Read full article

India joins coronavirus lockdown, WHO warns US: Live updates

India in 21-day lockdown, while WHO warns US's escalating outbreak could become next global epicentre for COVID-19. Read complete article

India extends lockdown as coronavirus appears in small towns

Large parts of India shut down as experts warn that more than a million people could be infected by mid-May. Read complete article

Bangladesh scientists create $3 kit. Can it help detect COVID-19?

Bangladesh pharma regulator allows mass production of dot blot test kit but researchers say it has its limitations. Read complete article

Several killed in Tripoli mortar attacks by Haftar's forces: GNA

Latest violence comes despite increased international pressure to halt fighting over coronavirus concerns. Read complete article

Afro-jazz legend Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus

The 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit 'Soul Makossa' died in Paris, according to a representative. Read complete article

The desperate final days of a domestic worker in Lebanon

Faustina Tay's body was discovered in a car park under her employers' fourth-storey home in Beirut. Read complete article

Illegal wildlife trade goes online as China shuts down markets

Online shift increases pressure on Chinaâ€™s tech giants over trade thrust into spotlight by coronavirus outbreak. Read complete article

Turkish cologne demand soars as sanitiser shelves stripped bare

Turkey is dependent on foreign suppliers for the cologne which contains 80 percent ethanol. Read complete article

China's Hubei to ease some travel curbs after months of lockdown

Province says travel will be allowed for people with health clearance, while imported cases increase across the country. Read complete article

Coronavirus triggers panic-buying of guns in Hungary

Hungarians fear the breakdown of law and order as the disease spreads through the country. Read complete article

Italians using 'any excuse' to evade lockdown: Atalanta captain

The football star said the threat of coronavirus was taken too lightly at the start of the outbreak. Read complete article

Omar Abdullah's Quip On Surviving Lockdown Gets 5,000 Likes In 15 Minutes

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, freed after nearly eight months in arrest, on Tuesday returned to Twitter with his characteristic tongue-in-cheek style Read full article

Cambodia accused of political clampdown amid coronavirus outbreak

At least four people remain in detention while 12 were released after apologising to the government. Read complete article

Pakistanâ€™s BRT transport project delayed amid corruption claims

PM Imran Khanâ€™s provincial government blamed for delays to rapid transport project as probe reveals officials pocketed millions in kickbacks. Read complete article

South Africans brace for 21-day lockdown as virus cases rise

With more than 400 confirmed cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa announces sweeping measures in a bid to stem outbreak. Read complete article

Indonesia's pearl industry faces environmental issues

Indonesia's cultured pearl farms under threat from climate change and illegal fishing methods. Read complete article

Coronavirus lockdown: South Africa orders three-week restrictions

South Africa imposes lockdown, instructs army to enforce as cases jump to more than 400 from COVID-19. Read complete article

The witch hunts of Bangui

Elderly people in the war-torn Central African Republic are being accused of witchcraft, with fatal consequences. Read complete article

Hackers target WHO as coronavirus cyberattacks increase

As hacking bid fails, WHO warns impersonators are posing as the agency to steal money and sensitive information. Read complete article

Map: How many coronavirus cases does each Indian state have?

More than 500 infections have been confirmed in India and nine people have died of the COVID-19 disease. Read complete article

Omar Abdullah To Be Released Shortly After Over 7 Months In Detention

Omar Abdullah will be released after nearly eight months in detention in Kashmir. The former Chief Minister was detained along with hundreds of politicians in August, when the centre decided to end... Read full article

Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA sit-in removed amid coronavirus lockdown

Police in New Delhi break up the longest-running protest against a new citizenship law amid coronavirus lockdown. Read complete article

US cuts Afghan aid by $1bn after Pompeo fails to end impasse

US Secretary of State's threats to cut another $1bn next year underscores how badly stalled US peace effort has become. Read complete article

UK closes down, WHO warns pandemic 'accelerating': Live updates

British prime minister tells people to 'stay at home', as Europe reels from pandemic WHO says is accelerating. Read complete article

Asia passes on coronavirus lessons

What the rest of the world is learning from how parts of Asia handled the initial virus outbreak. Read complete article

'How will we survive?': Health woes deepen Zimbabwe COVID-19 fear

As government ramps up coronavirus response, residents and health professionals raise alarm over a major outbreak. Read complete article

Map: How many coronavirus cases does each Indian state have?

More than 400 infections have been confirmed in India and seven people have died of the COVID-19 disease. Read complete article

Colombia coronavirus: 23 killed in prison riot

Prisoners in Colombia unrest protest unsanitary conditions amid fears of coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

Coronavirus in US: Volunteers deliver meals to poorest students

As spread of COVID-19 forces class closures, volunteers step in to ensure pupils dependent on US school meals get fed. Read complete article

Coronavirus terminology explained: Your COVID-19 glossary

We explain the jargon surrounding COVID-19 to help you understand the pandemic and how the world seeks to contain it. Read complete article

Guinea holds controversial referendum marred by violence, boycott

Officials say at least two people killed during unrest over disputed vote, but opposition groups give higher death toll. Read complete article

Fears mount as Syria reports first coronavirus case

Authorities step up lockdown efforts in war-torn country after 20-year-old woman tested positive. Read complete article

Fears Bali will emerge as Indonesia's coronavirus hotspot

Attempts at social distancing have been undermined as people queue for emergency visas and mass gatherings continue. Read complete article

'We'll die like cattle': Kashmiris fear coronavirus outbreak

Doctors say Kashmir, which has been under a security lockdown since August, is 'ill-equipped' to deal with the pandemic. Read complete article

S Arabia imposes curfew, UAE halts flights to fight coronavirus

Gulf nations step up measures against coronavirus as infections continue to rise. Read complete article

Global shortage of coronavirus testing kits critical: Experts

The world is not manufacturing testing kits and lab supplies quickly enough to contain virus, experts say. Read complete article

'Butchered': The Kenyan FGM clinic serving Europeans

Kenya banned FGM in 2011, but Europeans still bring their daughters to underground clinics there to be cut. Read complete article

Coronavirus control: occupied West Bank crossings into Israel close

Tens of thousands of Palestinians who work in Israel stranded as they cannot re-enter homes in occupied West Bank. Read complete article

Doctor's Note: What does having the coronavirus feel like?

A doctor explains how COVID-19 attacks the body and why it can make us feel so awful. Read complete article

Brazil football stadiums to turn into coronavirus field hospitals

More than half of Brazil's top football clubs hand their stadiums over to authorities to turn them into hospitals. Read complete article

New York mayor blames Trump for medical shortages

Bill de Blasio hits out at President Trump, saying people will die needlessly unless hospitals can get crucial supplies Read complete article

US axed CDC expert job in China months before outbreak: Reuters

Dr Linda Quick was a trainer of Chinese field epidemiologists who helped track, investigate and contain outbreaks. Read complete article

Scores of Indian districts under lockdown to contain coronavirus

At least 75 districts where cases of coronavirus were detected placed under lockdown in steps to combat the pandemic. Read complete article

Japan's Abe admits postponing Tokyo Olympics may be option

Pressure growing on Japan to delay summer games as Canada withdraws and Australia says preparing for postponement. Read complete article

Indian forces killed in Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh state

At least 17 police commandos killed after their patrol came under attack a remote area of Sukma district. Read complete article

Italy bans all internal travel to stop virus spread: Live updates

Policy announced as death toll reaches 5,476, and other countries step up controls on movement and daily life. Read complete article

Bangkok slum residents prepare for worst as virus grips Thailand

People who live in Khlong Toey worry not only about the virus, but whether they will be able to support their families. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed thousands. Read complete article

Guinea votes in contested referendum and parliamentary poll

Opposition boycotting vote allege referendum is a ploy by President Alpha Conde to remain in power. Read complete article

Motherless mothering: Lessons from pandas and people

'My mother taught us as if she knew she did not have long to impart all her lessons.' Read complete article

What it means to love a dead child

You must forget all you thought you knew about grief when the landscape of your life has been demolished. Read complete article

Four Burkina Faso gov't ministers test positive for coronavirus

Cases rise to 64, highest in West Africa, amid worries coronavirus will overwhelm its threadbare healthcare system. Read complete article

Coronavirus lockdown leads to improved air quality

Economic slowdown as a result of COVID-19 is no substitute for climate action, experts stress. Read complete article

In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford

If you live in a township, make a living in the informal sector, or travel on a crowded bus, how do you self-quarantine? Read complete article

World Water Day: Many in Chile lack access to water

Many people in Chile are facing a serious lack of water, caused by drought and government policies. Read complete article

Senegal shuts borders amid WHO fears Africa is next virus hotspot

Mosques close, public gatherings are banned and the military deploys mobile clinics as Senegal edges closer to a full lockdown. Read complete article

Doctor's Note: What we know about coronavirus and children

They have been called 'super spreaders' but how does coronavirus affect children? Read complete article

Coronavirus pandemic triggers global rise in nationalism

The post-coronavirus world may not only be more divided but also more unequal. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Entertainers go online to reach locked-down audience

Not even celebrities are immune to the coronavirus, so singers are finding new ways to reach their audiences to keep people entertained. Read complete article

In the US, one in four ordered to stay home over coronavirus

As hospitals brace for influx of patients, regulators approve rapid coronavirus diagnostic test. Read complete article

Croatia's Zagreb rocked by powerful earthquake

Magnitude 5.3 quake wrecks buildings and causes fires as officials urge people in the streets to keep social distancing. Read complete article

To get through coronavirus lockdown, we need basic income

Ensuring a steady supply of food will not help people if they cannot afford to buy it. Read complete article

Singapore closes borders to keep virus at bay, but no shutdown

The move follows the island-nationâ€™s first two coronavirus-related deaths and a surge in cases from overseas. Read complete article

Cities deserted as India launches curfew to stem coronavirus

Most businesses closed as government-imposed curfew comes into force, leaving only hospitals, other vital services open. Read complete article

Megaphone: Amplifying voices from Lebanonâ€™s uprising

A look at the media outlets that have chronicled Lebanonâ€™s uprisings. Read complete article

Gaza confirms first two coronavirus cases amid ongoing blockade

Authorities in the coastal enclave have shut restaurants and cafes, while Friday prayers have also been suspended. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Philippines seeks the 215 who attended Islamic event

Religious gathering in Malaysia that drew 16,000 Muslims from about 30 countries linked to spike in COVID-19 cases. Read complete article

Alarm and scepticism over N Korea claim of being coronavirus free

North Korea watchers say there are cases in the country and are concerned it will devastate impoverished nation. Read complete article

Italy tightens lockdown as coronavirus deaths mount: Live updates

Italy closing down all but most essential services as it tries to control the coronavirus, as global pandemic deepens. Read complete article

African black rhino population shows â€˜modestâ€™ increase

While conservation efforts appear to be working, the illegal ivory trade remains the speciesâ€™ main threat. Read complete article

UN Special Adviser: ISIL spared 'nobody' in its crimes

UN special adviser and head of its investigative team, Karim Khan, on holding ISIL accountable for its crimes. Read complete article

Israeli blockade hinders Gaza waste management

Given Gazaâ€™s other challenges, such as poverty and conflict with Israel, recycling has not been a priority. Read complete article

Deadly Disinformation: COVID-19 in Trump's America

What happens to Trump's disinformation when it faces the science of COVID-19? Plus, Lebanon's protests and the media. Read complete article

Haiti president declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The poorest country in the Americas is under lockdown, with airports, seaports, schools and factories closed. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Oil importers and exporters face challenges

A falling-out between Saudi Arabia and Russia sparked the sharpest one-day crash in oil prices since the Gulf War. Read complete article

Streaming to survive: Content providers adapt to home isolation

Netflix and YouTube have decided to limit access to high-definition content to customers in Europe. Read complete article

Two Emirates Red Crescent aid workers killed in Yemen's Aden

The organisation says the two workers were kidnapped in the southern city and later found dead. Read complete article

Vikings vs Neo-Nazis: Battling the Far Right in Sweden

A Viking enthusiast confronts a neo-Nazi leader for misappropriating Viking symbols for white supremacist propaganda. Read complete article

Zimbabwe unfazed by South Africa plan to erect border fence

As Zimbabwe reports first coronavirus case, fears are rising over the country's capacity to cope with a major outbreak. Read complete article

This pandemic could be an opportunity for change in the US

The Coronavirus outbreak could pave the way for a new and more just America. Read complete article

The coronavirus conundrum and human rights

The outbreak necessitates heavy government involvement in our lives but this does not mean an overreach is justified. Read complete article

Coronavirus deaths soar in Italy as UK adds restrictions

Despite nearly two weeks in lockdown, Italy has seen the numbers of dead and infected hitting record highs. Read complete article

Coronavirus emergency kit: How contagious is it?

What to expect if you get sick and how to survive a coronavirus lockdown. Read complete article

UAE confirms first two COVID-19 deaths

The country, which has 140 cases to date, has introduced restrictions on arrivals but not imposed confinement measures. Read complete article

US borders with Mexico and Canada set to close

President Trump says border closures are in consultation with neighbouring governments. Read complete article

Coronavirus: US hospital workers say more medical supplies needed

Most of the medical supplies are made in China and are in short supply on the global market. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Colombia prepares to enter quarantine

People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for essentials like food and medicine. Read complete article

Guinea to hold contested polls boycotted by opposition

Opposition groups accuse President Alpha Conde of planning to amend constitution and run for third term. Read complete article

Nasrallah: Hezbollah not involved in Amer Fakhoury's release

Leader of Lebanon's most powerful force blames US pressure in the release of the man known as the 'Butcher of Khiam'. Read complete article

North Korea fires missiles amid coronavirus pandemic

Tokyo says Pyongyang appeared to have fired a missile, which landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone waters. Read complete article

Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?

Top politicians, celebrities and sportspeople have been infected as governments take strict measures to curb the virus. Read complete article

Coronavirus live updates: Worldwide death toll surges past 11,000

Italy announces 627 more deaths pushing its total to 4,032 while the worldwide tally of fatalities hovers around 11,000. Read complete article

Fighting continues in Libya as fears of coronavirus spread

Libyans in Tripoli are worried about a possible outbreak of COVID-19. Read complete article

Studio B, Unscripted: With Eniola Aluko and Afua Hirsch

A footballer and a writer explore the challenges of being black women of British-African heritage in a white-male world. Read complete article

On Nowruz, Iran leaders defend coronavirus response, urge unity

Iran's supreme leader and president call on Iranians to preserve unity in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

South Africa to build 40km fence along Zimbabwe border

Authorities say fence will stem illegal migration as well as spread of coronavirus in the country. Read complete article

Wonderchicken: Oldest fossil of modern bird identified

Paleontologists say the finding proves birds existed in the northern hemisphere alongside dinosaurs around 67 million years ago. Read complete article

Pakistan: Anger over unsanitary coronavirus quarantine centres

Videos reveal filthy facilities and conditions so bad that people are protesting against the government keeping them there. Read complete article

Trump's deadly sanctions power should be reined in

US presidents should not have the power to unilaterally wage economic warfare against civilian populations. Read complete article

India's majoritarian turn will not damage its ties with the US

The US's burgeoning partnership with India is based not on democracy but common interests. Read complete article

Coronavirus in Canada: Containment to take months

Canada's government offers cash payments, closes borders but homeless people will still bear brunt. Read complete article

Saudi Arabia bans prayers at holy mosques over coronavirus fears

Move will also include weekly Friday prayers in a country that has reported more than 270 coronavirus cases. Read complete article

An open letter to the boy who killed my father

It is a bitter coincidence that the taxi my dad once drove to deliver blood would one day be covered in his own. Read complete article

Mali: Dozens of soldiers killed in Tarkint base attack

Attack in the town of Tarkint, north of the city of Gao, also left five troops wounded. Read complete article

Doctor's Note: How to do social distancing during coronavirus

The difference between social distancing and self-isolation and how to do each. Read complete article

Coronavirus in Latin America: Countries step up restrictions

Unlike Europe, Latin America has not seen the same number of COVID-19 cases. But leaders are trying to stop its spread. Read complete article

Japan: The Age Of Social Withdrawal

101 East examines why more people are withdrawing from society in Japan. Read complete article

Europe coronavirus: Italy's death toll overtakes Chinaâ€™s

Italy's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has risen to 3,405, overtaking the number of deaths so far registered in China. Read complete article

Virus treatment push: Trump urges regulators to speed up cures

As critics question Trumpâ€™s handling of the crisis, the US president continues to blame China for its spread. Read complete article

Timeline: Delhi gang rape and murder case

Four Indian men convicted of rape and murder of a Delhi student in 2012 hanged after their clemency plea rejected. Read complete article

Rocket attack in northwest Syria kills two Turkish soldiers

Attack comes two weeks after Turkey and Russia agree to a ceasefire in Idlib, halting a three-month Syrian offensive. Read complete article

India hangs four men over 2012 Delhi bus rape and murder

The four were executed before dawn at Tihar Jail in Delhi in the country's first use of capital punishment since 2015. Read complete article

Italian death toll overtakes Chinaâ€™s as virus spreads

At least 3,405 deaths reported in Italy while Spain's death toll and number of cases also continue to surge sharply. Read complete article

Thousands of ICE detainees at high risk amid coronavirus pandemic

Groups demand ICE release immigrants to avoid 'inevitable' outbreak in centres where social distancing is 'impossible'. Read complete article

Coronavirus live updates: Italy deaths at 3,405; cases up 41,000

Italy's death toll from coronavirus pandemic continue to rise overtaking total registered fatalities in China. Read complete article

The US is complicit in Saudi atrocities in Yemen

Five years after the start of the war, the US continues to support a Saudi-led coalition accused of war crimes. Read complete article

COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?

Countries across continent take drastic steps to fight coronavirus amid warnings number of infections is likely higher. Read complete article

A coronavirus comparison: Italy and the UK

Al Jazeera's Barbara Serra reflects on preparations in her home city of London and the reality of life in her native Italy. Read complete article

Coronavirus emergency kit: Social distancing to flatten the curve

How to 'flatten the curve' through social distancing, what to expect if you get sick, and how to survive a lockdown. Read complete article

Yemen suspends flights, closes schools amid coronavirus fears

Schools in Yemen are closed and flights are suspended and other restrictions are being enforced in fears of coronavirus spread. Read complete article

Many flock to Florida for spring break despite COVID-19 warnings

Despite dire health warnings over the coronavirus, crowds of university students are still celebrating spring break in the United States. Read complete article

British coronavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Cuba

Almost 700 cruise ship passengers are returning to UK from Cuba after island permitted a British ship with confirmed coronavirus cases to dock. Read complete article

Athletes in talks over Tokyo Olympics amid coronavirus pandemic

Athletes, including decathlon world champion Niklas Kaul, question 'fairness' of decision to press on with Olympics. Read complete article

COVID-19 inaction: US state governors want gov't to take charge

State governors have increased moves to fight coronavirus but say action from Trump administration severely lacking. Read complete article

Russia announces first coronavirus death

A 79-year-old woman is the country's first death from the coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Read complete article

A spirit of protest: How Indians are uniting in Punjab

In a Punjabi town, known as an 'oasis of tolerance', demonstrators use history to give substance to solidarity. Read complete article

Thailand virus shutdown: Workers in informal jobs struggle to survive

Coronavirus and the measures to contain it have altered the economic and social landscape of Bangkok, Read complete article

Doctor's Note: Pregnancy and coronavirus

What do pregnant women and new mothers need to know about coronavirus? Read complete article

Crossing the Pacific to beat the Philippines's coronavirus lockdown

Manila-based Ana Santos describes the logistical hurdles she went through trying to get home as the pandemic accelerated. Read complete article

Africa has a head start in managing coronavirus

And it ought to look to Asia, not North America or Europe, for the template for how to handle it. Read complete article

4 Foreign Tourists Enter Srinagar Despite Lockdown, Probe Ordered

A probe has been ordered into the entry of foreign tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, which has been under lockdown after first positive case of the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus or... Read full article

Trump proves yet again that businessmen should not be president

The CEO-president's rambling response to the COVID-19 crisis shows nations cannot be governed as if they are companies. Read complete article

How should drug companies handle the coronavirus pandemic?

Pharmaceutical firms searching for vaccine urged to put people before profit. Read complete article

Malcolm X and the Sudanese

Sudan and Sudanese people left a deep imprint on Malcolm X and his activism. Read complete article

Indian state promises compensation to workers hit by coronavirus

The 200-million-strong UP state to make payment to poor and daily wage workers for income lost due to the pandemic. Read complete article

South Korea's coronavirus lessons: Quick, easy tests; monitoring

South Korea appears to be bringing its coronavirus outbreak under control without resorting to draconian lockdowns. Read complete article

Iran's Khamenei to pardon 10,000 prisoners ahead of Nowruz

Judiciary spokesman says almost half of those being pardoned before Persian New Year are security-related prisoners. Read complete article

UK schools to close, Italy's COVID-19 deaths jump: Live updates

Italy death toll increases by 475, as world turns to border closures and movement controls to stop coronavirus' spread. Read complete article

War-torn Yemen gears up for coronavirus battle

A rush to make face masks to prepare for coronavirus in a country where healthcare system has been ravaged by war. Read complete article

Georgia priests bless Tbilisi city in bid to contain COVID-19

Georgia's Orthodox Church takes a unique approach to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, but is it really helping to contain it? Read complete article

India's banking crisis: Government rescues fourth-largest bank

India's Yes Bank's rescue comes at a bad time for India's economy, which is growing at its slowest pace in more than six years. Read complete article

Art world's 'cold case': Heist of the century still intrigues

The museum's $10m reward sits unclaimed, while curators and law enforcement hope these works one day return. Read complete article

Doctor's note: Coronavirus and your mental health

A doctor explains the steps you can take to combat the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

China coronavirus: All you need to know in 500 words

Virus thought to have originated in China's Wuhan city has killed over 7,500 people and infected over 184,000 globally. Read complete article

Coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for days, study shows

Virus can survive up to 4 hours on copper, up to 3 days on plastic, stainless steel and a day on cardboard, paper says. Read complete article

Turkey announces first coronavirus death amid jump in cases

Minister of Health Koca says an 89-year-old died as number of cases increased in one day to 98 from 47. Read complete article

255 Indians Infected With Coronavirus In Iran, 12 In UAE: Government

At least 276 Indians have been infected with coronavirus abroad, including 255 in Iran, 12 in UAE and five in Italy, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Read full article

Pakistan PM: 'Cannot afford' to shut down cities over coronavirus

Imran Khan has called upon his countrymen 'not to panic' amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the country. Read complete article

In Pictures: How Qatar is coping with the coronavirus pandemic

With more than 400 confirmed cases, Qatar has implemented a series of measures to help contain the outbreak. Read complete article

The coronavirus pandemic can empower us to demand change

The mobilisation to fight the virus shows that we can drastically transform our system and societies to fight a threat. Read complete article

Footballer Obi Mikel quits Turkish club over coronavirus fears

The player's contract was cancelled after his post on social media that he is no longer comfortable playing matches. Read complete article

Satya Pal Malik's Comments On Governors "Blot" On Prestige: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena has said that Goa's Governor Satya Pal Malik's recent comments about governors that they do not have much to do, and the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir usually "drinks wine and plays golf",... Read full article

India's poor testing rate may have masked coronavirus cases

The WHO urges countries to test more people to curb the pandemic, but India has not expanded testing so far. Read complete article

Tension, fear as South Africa steps up coronavirus fight

As government rolls out drastic measures, South Africans begin to come to terms with life amid COVID-19 pandemic. Read complete article

High treatment costs stop Americans from testing for coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has focused attention on the healthcare system, or lack thereof, in the United States. Read complete article

Saudi Arabia urges G20 virtual talk on coronavirus, shuts mosques

Current chair of the group of 20 major economies wants to discuss health emergency next week amid economic worries. Read complete article

Made in Malaysia: How mosque event spread virus to SE Asia

Out of Malaysia's 673 confirmed infections, nearly two-thirds are linked to the four-day meeting outside Kuala Lumpur. Read complete article

What kind of art is the Pakistani state afraid of?

Artists say they are increasingly facing censorship as films, a book and art exhibitions stalled by security agents. Read complete article

Joe Biden all but cements US Democratic presidential nomination

There were signs on the day that voters - and poll workers - stayed home because of the expanding coronavirus crisis. Read complete article

Europe closes borders to curb coronavirus spread: Live updates

EU says must do 'utmost' to protect citizens from virus, as Italy reports more than 2,500 have died from COVID-19. Read complete article

Trump wants money for Americans as coronavirus deaths hit 100

West Virginia reports first coronavirus case, meaning all 50 US states have now been hit by the deadly virus. Read complete article

In China, life returning to normal as coronavirus outbreak slows

Draconian measures, which appear to have quelled the outbreak in China, are gradually being relaxed. Read complete article

Canada and the First Nations: A history of broken promises

An exploration of the broken treaties and betrayals responsible for a traumatic past and troubled present. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed thousands. Read complete article

MBS-MBZ: A special bond between two Gulf princes

While UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed drives the relationship, Saudi Arabia's Mohamed bin Salman shares his vision for region. Read complete article

Why is Trump's Middle East plan so divisive? | Start Here

Trump and Israel say their offer on the Middle East is the best one yet. Palestinians say it is a non-starter. Read complete article

Doctor's Note: Coronavirus and 'underlying health conditions'

What are the underlying health conditions that put you more at risk from coronavirus and how can you protect yourself? Read complete article

Iraqi President Salih appoints Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate

Move comes weeks after former Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Allawi withdrew his candidacy for the post. Read complete article

Solve the refugee camps and you solve the refugee crisis

The refugee crisis is exacerbated by poorly designed camps and settlements. Here's how to do it right. Read complete article

Borders close in Latin America as coronavirus cases rise

Chile becomes the latest country to announce closure of borders as other states go further and impose home detention. Read complete article

Kenya raids shop selling 'fake' coronavirus testing kits

Authorities arrest 10 people and shut down a facility in Nairobi for selling suspected fake testing kits. Read complete article

What coronavirus has taught us about inequality

Pandemics do not materialise in isolation. They are part and parcel of capitalism and colonisation. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

Here's what we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Australian researchers say immune response to coronavirus mapped

Health minister says the findings are an important step in developing a vaccine and treatment for the virus. Read complete article

Libya closes borders to protect weak health sector from COVID-19

Airports and borders to close, schools and restaurants shut down to protect healthcare system already overburdened by war. Read complete article

Dengue fever crisis grips Latin America

As the world watches the coronavirus pandemic, another medical crisis unfolding in Latin America sees cases in Colombian city soar by 500 percent in a month. Read complete article

War-ravaged Afghanistan battles a new threat: coronavirus

As COVID-19 cases are reported in Afghanistan concerns are raised if country's healthcare system can handle an outbreak. Read complete article

Coronavirus: India Bans Travel From Afghanistan, Philippines, Malaysia

The government today banned the entry of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India with immediate effect, according to an additional travel advisory. Read full article

Coronavirus: India Bans Travel From Afghanistan, Philippines, Malaysia

The government today banned the entry of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India with immediate effect, according to an additional travel advisory. Read full article

India's Taj Mahal closed over coronavirus fears

The monument, which attracted over 7 million visitors last year, is shut as India tries to combat spread of COVID-19. Read complete article

US drops case against Russian firm accused of 2016 vote meddling

Company controlled by a confidant of Russian President Putin was accused of pumping disinformation into social media. Read complete article

Taiwan air force scrambles again to warn off Chinese jets

Taiwan says Chinese military aircraft flew into the waters southwest of island for night-time exercises. Read complete article

WHO urges world to 'test, test, test' for COVID-19: Live updates

WHO urges governments to do more as millions around the world are told to stay at home. Read complete article

'Truth telling': The stories of Australia's Stolen Generations

New books reveal the traumatic experiences of Indigenous children taken from their homes in official Australian policy. Read complete article

'I feel joyous': Women on Weinstein sentencing

'This is what justice looks like.' Women react to the sentencing of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Read complete article

Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?

Top politicians, celebrities and sportspersons have been infected as governments take strict measures to curb the virus. Read complete article

Colombia: Former FARC fighters struggling to reintegrate

Santa Lucia was supposed to be a new home for former FARC rebels to reinvent themselves, but they are in danger. Read complete article

Austria bans gatherings of more than five people, tightens border

Austrians have been uged to self-isolate, with police deployed to disperse groups of more than five in public. Read complete article

In Pictures: A hint of spring in Europe

The warm weather across eastern Europe is giving way to colder weather while western areas remain changeable. Read complete article

Doctor's note: Does ibuprofen make coronavirus worse?

A doctor explains how anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen can affect our immune systems and why this may be dangerous. Read complete article

Ghana: Illegal gold mining threatens water supplies

Ghana is facing a crisis around illegal gold mining, which experts warn could derail its agricultural sector. Read complete article

New coronavirus cases in Turkey as 12 test positive overnight

Interior ministry orders temporary shutdown of bars, nightclubs across its 81 provinces. Read complete article

Concern mounts of 'catastrophic' coronavirus outbreak in Syria

Gov't says no cases have been logged but fears grow war-hit country will not be able to cope with a COVID-19 outbreak. Read complete article

Saudi Arabia detains hundreds of government officials

Anti-corruption body announces arrest of 298 people, will press charges for crimes such as bribery and embezzlement. Read complete article

Half a billion students miss school amid coronavirus outbreak: UN

At least 56 countries impose nationwide school and university shutdowns affecting 516 million students, UN says. Read complete article

Nigeria gas explosion: 17 dead, rescue efforts under way

The explosion was triggered when a truck hit gas bottles stacked up in a gas processing plant near a pipeline in Lagos. Read complete article

In Burkina Faso, COVID-19 fight complicated by war, displacement

Experts raise alarm over spread of coronavirus in a country plagued by conflict that has compromised healthcare system. Read complete article

The toxic fallout of the 'deal of the century'

Kushner and Netanyahu's 'with us or against the US' campaign breeds anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism. Read complete article

One day of respite for refugees on the Turkey-Greece border

In a hotel near the border, a group of refugees enjoys shared meals, music and a fleeting chance to feel normal. Read complete article

"Left Us No Wiser": P Chidambaram On SAARC Coronavirus Video Conference

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today said that India's video conference with other SAARC nations - Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka - on Sunday over... Read full article

DR Congo warlord Thomas Lubanga released from prison

Lubanga has denied abducting hundreds of children under the age of 15 and forcing them to fight. Read complete article

Coronavirus: 4th Batch Of Indians Evacuated From Iran, Taken To Jaisalmer

An Air India flight with 53 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran landed in New Delhi today and the passengers were flown to Jaisalmer where they have been quarantined at the Army Wellness... Read full article

"Left Us No Wiser": P Chidambaram On SAARC Coronavirus Video Conference

Biden and Sanders tear into Trump over coronavirus response

In first head-to-head, two Democratic candidates for presidency criticise Trump for downplaying coronavirus risk. Read complete article

J&K Governor "Ususally Drinks Wine, Plays Golf": Satya Pal Malik

Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said the governors in the country "do not have much work to do". In Jammu and Kashmir, the governor "drinks wine and plays golf." Read full article

Toll rises as coronavirus tightens global grip: Live updates

Italy, Iran report big jump in deaths, governments worldwide order people off streets, stop travel to curb spread. Read complete article

Batch Of 53 Indians Stranded In Virus-Hit Iran Arrives In India: Minister