Explainer: Who’s WHO? The World Health Organization under scrutiny
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the spotlight as it champions the global fight against the new coronavirus but faces a funding freeze from U.S. President Donald Trump’s government.
Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
Reported cases of the coronavirus have crossed 2.18 million globally and 147,265 people have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 1400 GMT on Friday.
UK hospital Covid-19 death toll rises 861 to 13,729
The United Kingdom’s death toll from COVID-19 in hospitals rose 861 to 13,729, as of 1600 GMT on April 15, the health ministry said.
Nigerian security forces killed 18 people during lockdowns: rights panel
Nigerian security forces killed 18 people in two weeks while enforcing lockdowns imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said.
Anne Frank’s diary in 2020: vlogging from the annex hideout
A series of video diaries based on the writings of Jewish teenager Anne Frank during her years hiding from the Nazis during World War Two have become a hit with young viewers, the Anne Frank House Museum said on Thursday.
Questioning by Zoom, welcome to Britain’s new ‘hybrid’ parliament
Lawmakers will quiz ministers via videolink next week as part of moves to make Britain’s centuries-old House of Commons a “hybrid” parliament to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Drug smugglers hide $1.3 million worth of cocaine in UK face mask consignment
British customs officers have seized 14 kg of cocaine worth more than 1 million pounds ($1.25 million) that smugglers had hidden in a consignment of face masks in the UK customs zone of the Channel Tunnel.
Greeks prepare for muted Easter under extra lockdown measures
Greece is preparing for a muted Orthodox Easter this year after the authorities strictly forbade the traditional spirited celebrations of mass church attendance, firecrackers and large family gatherings.
Iran coronavirus death toll up as official warns of autumn rise in cases
Iran’s official coronavirus death toll rose to 4,869 on Thursday but a parliamentary report said the actual number could be much higher and a deputy minister warned the infection could spread further in autumn.
Iran coronavirus death toll up as official warns of autumn rise in cases
Iran’s official coronavirus death toll rose to 4,869 on Thursday but a parliamentary report said the actual number could be much higher and a deputy minister warned the infection could spread further in autumn.
