Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating dips to low point: poll
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating slipped to 59% in April from 63% a month earlier amid the coronavirus crisis, its lowest level in more than two decades, the Levada-Center opinion pollster said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus is no excuse to exploit workers, pope says
Pope Francis said on Wednesday employers must respect the dignity of workers, particularly migrants, despite economic difficulties brought on by the coronavirus crisis.
Indonesia reports 367 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths
Indonesia reported 367 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the total to 12,438, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto.
Rockets hit near Baghdad airport, launcher with timer found
Three Katyusha rockets landed in the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday but caused no damage or casualties, the Iraqi military said.
Spain’s daily death toll picks up after three days below 200: health ministry
The number of daily fatalities from the coronavirus in Spain picked up on Wednesday as health authorities registered 244 deaths, up from below 200 on each of the three previous days.
Cameroon doctor faces influx of COVID-19 patients
With the help of a nurse, Dominique Djomo puts on his personal protective equipment – a cap, coveralls, protective glasses, visor and gloves – and starts another day dealing with an influx of COVID-19 cases.
Lebanese PM says no time to lose in tackling crisis, urges unity
Lebanon’s prime minister said Lebanese must set aside their disputes as the country had no time to lose in tackling a financial crisis, adding that a government economic recovery plan could be amended and was not a sacred text.
Spanish nurse returns to frontline after bout with coronavirus
Just a few months ago, coronavirus floated around unnoticed in the hospital near Madrid where Cristina Cadenas worked as nurse in the orthopaedics department.
South Africa ‘virtual safaris’ liven up lockdown with jackals and leopard cubs
Most visitors wanting to see big game in Africa jet in from faraway places, so when the new coronavirus grounded flights and put the world into lockdown, the legendary African safari died.
Baltic states to open borders to each others’ citizens: Latvian PM
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will open their borders to each others’ citizens from May 15, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said on Tuesday.
