Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
(Reuters) – The U.S. government raced to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals to ease the strain on overwhelmed healthcare systems as the United States marked 700 deaths in a single…
India sets 21-day ‘complete lockdown’ to stop coronavirus spread
It could be the biggest lockdown of its kind in human history. March 24, 2020, 4:40 PM 6 min read DELHI and LONDON — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced…
India proposes regional fund to fight coronavirus as cases exceed 100
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India proposed setting up an emergency fund to fight the coronavirus outbreak in South Asia on Sunday, with New Delhi offering $10 million to get it…
Bahrain accuses Iran of ‘biological aggression’, Gulf states try to curb coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain accused Iran on Thursday of “biological aggression” by covering up the spread of the coronavirus and failing to stamp the passports of Bahraini travelers. Employees sit…
Trump, first lady stroll the grounds of iconic Taj Mahal
President Donald Trump, who once owned the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, took in breathtaking views of the real Taj Mahal Monday in India February…
France’s Sanofi to carve out active drug ingredients firm
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Sanofi is seen during the annual results news conference in Paris, France, February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier PARIS (Reuters) – Sanofi (SASY.PA) plans to create…
Exclusive: Juul halts Indonesia e-cigarette sales, throwing Asia expansion in doubt
(Reuters) – Juul Labs Inc is halting sales in Indonesia, citing concerns that it can’t stop retailers from selling its high-nicotine e-cigarettes to young people in a largely unregulated tobacco…
China virus claims second life off mainland, Macau casinos told to close
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – The coronavirus outbreak claimed its first life in Hong Kong on Tuesday, compounding the international financial centre’s problems after anti-government protests, and Macau, the world’s biggest…
Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) – Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak. A flight attendant wearing a protective face mask is pictured during a flight from…
13 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the never-stopping news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered. We’re highlighting exceptional photos from around the world for the…