In clash with riot police, Hondurans block burial of coronavirus victim
Residents of an impoverished part of the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, clashed with riot police on Thursday after blocking the burial of a person suspected of having died from the novel coronavirus, according to a Reuters witness.
Queen Elizabeth to address Britain as it commemorates VE Day
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will give a televised message to her nation on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, as the coronavirus outbreak overshadows nationwide celebrations to commemorate the end of World War Two in Europe.
North Korea calls South Korean military drills ‘grave provocation’, sends ‘warm greetings’ to China
North Korea lashed out at South Korea over recent military drills, while leader Kim Jong Un sent a personal message to China’s Xi Jinping to congratulate him on that country’s success in controlling the coronavirus, state media reported on Friday.
Bolsonaro puts Brazil military in charge of fighting Amazon destruction
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday authorized deployment of armed forces to fight destruction of the Amazon rainforest, giving them authority over environmental agencies in the region as military influence in the government grows.
Australia readies to ease some COVID-19 restrictions
Australia’s national Cabinet was on Friday expected to ease some social distancing restrictions as the number of new coronavirus infections slows.
North Korea says recent South Korean military drills are grave provocation that demands a reaction: KCNA
North Korea lashed out at South Korea over recent military drills, while leader Kim Jong Un sent a personal message to China’s Xi Jinping to congratulate him on that country’s success in controlling the coronavirus, state media KCNA reported on Friday….
Sudanese coronavirus committee recommends lockdown extension in Khartoum state
Sudan’s emergency committee on coronavirus has recommended that a lockdown of the state of Khartoum be extended by 10 days from Sunday to help slow the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease, sources told Reuters on Thursday.
Senate leader expects vote soon on seeking China sanctions over Uighurs
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday he expects the chamber to move soon to pass a bill that would call on the Trump administration to toughen its response to China’s crackdown on the country’s Muslim minority groups.
Mexico turns ex-presidential residence into coronavirus base for nurses, doctors
Mexico has transformed the luxurious former presidential “Los Pinos” complex, which was for many decades the country’s most prestigious residence, into a temporary home for healthcare workers battling the coronavirus outbreak.
LG Chem plant in India starts leaking toxic gas again, prompting wider evacuation
Toxic gas began leaking again from a LG Chem plant in southern India’s Andhra Pradesh early on Friday, an official said, triggering a wider evacuation after at least 11 people were killed following a leak at the site less than 24 hours earlier.
