WHO oversight body backs pandemic review, suggests reforms
The oversight body of the World Health Organization said on Monday that WHO had “demonstrated leadership” in handling the pandemic and that its performance should be reviewed, but “not during the heat of the response” which could prove disruptive.
U.S. Supreme Court heaps more damages on Sudan in embassy bombing cases
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a legal setback to Sudan on Monday, ruling that the African nation cannot avoid punitive damages in lawsuits accusing it of complicity in the 1998 al Qaeda bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania that killed 224 pe…
India’s capital reopens public transport as nearby Chinese-owned factory is hit by outbreak
India’s capital New Delhi and some other state governments ordered the re-opening of public transport on Monday in a further easing of a nearly two-month coronavirus shutdown.
Slovenia to tighten border controls for some visitors amid lockdown easing
Slovenia plans to tighten border controls for some European Union citizens to prevent a possible import of the new coronavirus, the government said on Monday, partially rowing back from a decision last week to let all EU nationals in.
Online child sex abuse rises with COVID-19 lockdowns: Europol
Online sex abuse of children in the European Union has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of EU law enforcement agency Europol said on Monday, warning that more cases could emerge when schools reopen as teachers’ monitoring resumes.
Special Report: ‘Death Sentence’ – the hidden coronavirus toll in U.S. jails and prisons
When COVID-19 began tearing through Detroit’s county jail system in March, authorities had no diagnostic tests to gauge its spread. But the toll became clear as deaths mounted. First, one of the sheriff’s jail commanders died; then, a deputy in a medical unit.
Russia looks to U.S. for aid as new coronavirus cases drop to lowest since May 1
Russia is working on getting reciprocal medical aid from the United States, Moscow said on Monday after the country reported its lowest overnight rise in coronavirus cases since May 1.
Libyan forces aligned with Tripoli gov’t capture key air base
Forces aligned with Libya’s internationally recognised government took control of an air base south-west of Tripoli on Monday after a sustained assault, in what could be their most significant advance for nearly a year.
WHO chief promises review of coronavirus response, China defends its performance
The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday an independent evaluation of the global coronavirus response would be launched as soon as possible, and China backed such a review.
Fast in, first out: Denmark leads lockdown exit
Four weeks after Denmark began easing its lockdown, Danes on Monday returned to cafes and restaurants, confident that the coronavirus outbreak is under control.
