Czechs will not need masks when in open spaces from May 25: government
Czechs no longer need to wear face masks in most public spaces starting on May 25, the government decided on Monday, in the latest easing of restrictions it put in place to curb the new coronavirus outbreak.
Immunity from prosecution for Lesotho PM not part of exit deal-party
Immunity from prosecution for Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane in the murder of his ex-wife was not discussed in the deal to dissolve his government, a spokesman for a partner party in a proposed replacement coalition said on Monday.
Russia’s Putin announces easing of coronavirus lockdown measures
President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would start gradually easing coronavirus-related lockdown measures from Tuesday, but that individual regions would need to tailor their approach to varying local conditions.
Lesotho PM Thabane’s signature is on deal to dissolve government: Reuters witness
Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s signature is among those on a list seen by Reuters of lawmakers who have agreed to dissolve the government and form a new one, ending doubts about whether he has consented to step aside.
Factbox: UK’s plan for exiting the coronavirus lockdown
The British government published its plan on Monday for exiting the coronavirus lockdown.
UK plots exit from lockdown but cautions COVID-19 is here to stay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson published his plan for exiting the coronavirus lockdown on Monday, allowing some people back to work but cautioning that all should wear face coverings in enclosed spaces as COVID-19 was here to stay.
Afghanistan arrests regional Islamic State leader
Afghan security forces arrested three senior South Asia Islamic State members including the group’s regional leader, the government said on Monday.
Gloved and masked, Belgians head back into shops after lockdown
Belgium allowed most of its shops to reopen on Monday with strict hygiene rules for customers, following in the footsteps of Spain in an easing of its eight-week lockdown as the number of COVID-19 cases fall.
Coronavirus cases in Gulf Arab region surpass 100,000
The number of coronavirus cases in the six Gulf Arab states surpassed 100,000 on Monday, with 557 deaths, according to Reuters calculations based on official figures.
Togo reports an outbreak of African swine fever
Togo reported an outbreak of African swine fever in a farm northwest of the capital Lome, where 44 pigs have died of the disease since April 18.
