Brazil sets record for daily coronavirus deaths, beating Tuesday
Brazil registered a record number of daily deaths from the coronavirus for the second consecutive day, according to Health Ministry data released on Wednesday.
Mexico reports record toll of coronavirus deaths, new infections
Mexican health authorities reported 1,092 novel coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, the country’s highest toll in one day so far, with total infections surging past 100,000 as the Latin American country emerges as a major center of the pandemic.
North Korea says U.S. in no position to criticise China
North Korea on Thursday said the United States is in no position to criticise China over Hong Kong or human rights when Washington threatens to “unleash dogs” to suppress anti-racism protests at home.
Coronavirus protests rock Senegal capital and holy city Touba
Protestors in Dakar set tyres on fire and threw stones at security forces on Wednesday night during protests over a nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed almost three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
On Raul Castro’s birthday, U.S. threatens Cuba remittances
The Trump administration expanded on Wednesday its list of Cuban entities that Americans are banned from doing business with to include the financial corporation that handles U.S. remittances to the Communist-run country.
North Korea warns South Korea to stop defectors from scattering anti-North leaflets: KCNA
The sister of North Korea’s leader has warned South Korea to stop defectors from sending leaflets into the demilitarized zone separating the countries, saying it may cancel a recent bilateral military agreement if the activity persists.
Four people, including child, injured in London shooting
Four people, including three adults and a child, were shot in north London late on Wednesday and an investigation has been launched into the incident, British Police said.
China reports one new COVID-19 case, four asymptomatic ones for June 3
China reported one new coronavirus case and four new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases for June 3, the health commission said on Thursday.
German coalition parties agree 130 billion euro stimulus package
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed a bumper stimulus package to speed up Germany’s recovery from the coronavirus
Factbox: Germany’s stimulus package helps consumers and companies
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition on Wednesday agreed on a stimulus package worth 130 billion euros ($146 billion) to help companies and workers in Europe’s largest economy recover more quickly from the coronavirus pandemic.
