Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell freed from jail, acquitted of sex offences
Australia’s highest court acquitted former Vatican treasurer George Pell on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two teenaged choirboys in the 1990s, freeing the 78-year-old cardinal after 404 days in jail.
UK minister says unaware of any pneumonia diagnosis for PM Johnson
One of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s most senior ministers said on Tuesday he was unaware of any possible pneumonia diagnosis for Johnson who is in intensive care with serious coronavirus symptoms.
Finland extends border controls until May 13
Finland’s government on Tuesday extended and tightened border controls restricting travel to and from the country until May 13 in order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
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Australia to chart course out of coronavirus crisis after lockdowns buy time
Australia’s lock-down measures have bought it time in its fight against the coronavirus and it must now decide its next course, its top medical officer said on Tuesday, as the prime minister warned against irreparable economic damage.
‘Escape from Tokyo’ hot topic in Japan as state of emergency looms
With just hours left on Tuesday before Japan imposes a state of emergency on Tokyo and six other prefectures to contain the coronavirus, the idea of leaving the capital, or “Escape from Tokyo,” swirled on social media.
UK PM Johnson is not on a ventilator but had oxygen support, minister says
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not on a ventilator but has had some oxygen support and if his condition changes the government will make an official statement, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday.
China posts drop in coronavirus cases, Wuhan lockdown due to end
Mainland China reported on Tuesday a drop in new coronavirus cases after closing its borders to virtually all foreigners to curb imported infections, while the central city of Wuhan, epicentre of the outbreak, saw no new deaths for the first time.
Indonesia approves large-scale social restrictions for Jakarta: media
Indonesia’s health ministry has approved a request by the government of Jakarta to impose large-scale social restrictions in the city to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, media on Tuesday cited a ministry official as saying.
Factbox: Japan’s stimulus plan to combat coronavirus pain
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday unveiled a near $1 trillion stimulus package in which the government vowed to take all steps to battle the deepening fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
