Category: World News

BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel only had brief contact with a doctor who later tested positive for coronavirus so there is a good chance she is not infected, … Read More

By Jibran Ahmad PESHAWAR (Reuters) – When Saadat Khan, 50, returned to Pakistan on March 9 from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, he was greeted in his village with a … Read More

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – Britain brought in the army on Monday to help deliver supplies of protective equipment to healthcare workers after doctors said they felt like “cannon … Read More

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s health minister said stricter restrictions on Britons’ movements would be brought in if people did not observe advice to avoid social interaction, warning that such measures … Read More

BERLIN (Reuters) – The coronavirus crisis could cost the German economy between 255 billion and 729 billion euros in 2020, the Ifo economic institute said on Monday. “The costs will … Read More

By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – With international focus on the coronavirus, North Korea has doubled down on its missile development and military exercises in recent weeks while signaling new … Read More

By Maikel Jefriando and Angie Teo JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s capital Jakarta shut cinemas and other public entertainment on Monday at the start of a two-week emergency period to try … Read More

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s prime minister said on Monday the government may consider extending movement restrictions by up to two weeks, and will announce more economic stimulus to soften … Read More

By Richard Cowan and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate’s drive to pass a $1-trillion-plus coronavirus response bill remained stymied late on Sunday, as Democrats held out for … Read More

By Martin Petty and Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippine Congress held a special session over the internet on Monday to debate a push by the country’s strongman … Read More