Iran temporarily releases 70,000 prisoners as coronavirus cases surge
Iran has temporarily freed about 70,000 prisoners to combat the spread of the coronavirus in jails, the head of the judiciary said on Monday as officials reported hundreds of new infections and dozens more deaths across the country.
Six die in Italy prison riot over anti-coronavirus measures
Six inmates were killed in a prison riot in Italy and guards were taken hostage at another jail, as unrest spread in prisons across the country over measures to contain the coronavirus, including restrictions on visits.
Six die in Italy prison riot over anti-coronavirus measures
Six inmates were killed in a prison riot in Italy and guards were taken hostage at another jail, as unrest spread in prisons across the country over measures to contain the coronavirus, including restrictions on visits.
Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
The number of people infected with coronavirus topped 110,000 across the world as the outbreak reached more countries and caused more economic damage.
Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organizers
The season-opening Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is ‘no chance’ fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears, Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief Andrew Westacott said on Monday.
Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organizers
The season-opening Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is ‘no chance’ fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears, Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief Andrew Westacott said on Monday.
Under fire over virus, Japan’s Abe may seek emergency declaration
Japan is set this week to revise a law allowing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus if needed, as he takes heat for his handling of the outbreak ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Under fire over virus, Japan’s Abe may seek emergency declaration
Japan is set this week to revise a law allowing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus if needed, as he takes heat for his handling of the outbreak ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
The number of people infected with coronavirus topped 110,000 across the world as the outbreak reached more countries and caused more economic damage.
China reports no locally transmitted coronavirus cases outside Hubei
Mainland China, outside Hubei province, reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases for the second day on Monday, as a top Communist Party official warned against reducing vigilance and of the risk the epidemic poses for social stability.
