Iran parades medical gear, not missiles on Army Day as coronavirus deaths hit 4,958
Iran on Friday paraded disinfection vehicles, mobile hospitals and other medical equipment to mark its Army Day as the country’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rose by 89 to 4,958.
U.N. says at least 32 people, mostly women and children, killed as insurgents, Myanmar military clash
A surge in fighting between the Myanmar military and insurgents has killed at least 32 people, mostly women and children, in the restive Rakhine and Chin states, the U.N. human rights office said on Friday, adding the military had destroyed homes and s…
In northern Spain, lamb farming feels chill winds of coronavirus
At this time of year, Miguel Angel Rivilla is usually swamped with work, selling his prized sheep to markets throughout Spain for “lechal” – a cherished dish of roasted, unweaned lamb popular at Easter and other times of celebration.
Factbox: Europe begins easing coronavirus lockdowns
Some European countries have announced plans to ease restrictions on social life, transport and cross-border travel imposed since mid-March to battle the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Most COVID-19 deaths outside hospital occur at home: UK health minister
Most COVID-19 deaths that occur outside hospital occur at home, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Friday.
Indonesia reports most coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia
Indonesia reported on Friday 407 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number to 5,923 and surpassing the Philippines as the country with the highest number of infections in Southeast Asia.
Beware the boar: wild pigs patrol Israeli city under coronavirus closure
While coronavirus closures are coaxing wildlife into the abandoned streets of many a metropolis, in one Israeli city the four-legged interlopers are assertive and, well, quite boorish.
Spain’s death rate rises, government seeking to harmonise data
Spain’s overnight death toll from coronavirus was 585 on Friday, a rise from 551 the previous night but far off early April peaks as the country starts to loosen the terms of its lockdown.
Under fire, French navy defends handling of aircraft carrier virus outbreak
The French military has defended its handling of the spread of the coronavirus aboard its flagship aircraft carrier, after more than a third of sailors tested positive for the disease.
Japan promises swift coronavirus payouts, starting in May
Japan hopes to start distributing coronavirus relief payments next month, it said on Friday, after extending a state of emergency nationwide in the face of criticism that its response to the crisis had been slow and inefficient.
