Author: Reuters

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia ordered the closure on Sunday of malls, restaurants, coffee shops and public parks and gardens, while exempting supermarkets, pharmacies and food delivery, in a bid … Read More

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden has won the backing of the National Education Association, the largest U.S. teachers union with 3 million members. “Joe is the … Read More

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission on Monday will present guidelines on border measures to prevent controls designed to stem the spread of coronavirus from blocking the supply of essential … Read More

By Denis Balibouse and Cecile Mantovani CHAMPERY, Switzerland (Reuters) – Alpine ski resorts emptied on Sunday as governments ordered new measures to limit the spread of coronavirus in Europe, including … Read More

ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece said it would ban road and sea routes, as well as flights, to Albania and North Macedonia on Sunday, as well as banning flights to and … Read More

SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria will raise the salaries of all medics involved in treating coronavirus patients by 1,000 levs ($566) per month and offer liquidity support for businesses hit by … Read More

JEBEL FIHRAYN, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – As Saudi Arabia suspended international flights and shuttered entertainment venues this weekend over coronavirus fears, locals and residents once again turned to wide-open desert … Read More

By John Irish and Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) – French voters appeared to be holding back from taking part in local elections on Sunday after the government pressed … Read More

BEIRUT (Reuters) – President Michel Aoun declared a medical state of emergency in Lebanon on Sunday and called on people to work from home as the country steps up measures … Read More

By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) – France will shut shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities from Sunday with its 67 million people told to stay home to help fight the rapid … Read More