Italy’s neighbors act to curb spread of coronavirus
Swiss customs officers began examining Italian commuters’ Swiss work permits on Monday and Austria readied spot health checks of people crossing its southern border in an effort to contain the coronavirus.
U.S. church group heads back from Holy Land after virus scare: Palestinian mayor
Thirteen Americans were heading home from the Holy Land on Monday after they were cleared in a coronavirus scare, the mayor of the Palestinian town where they were quarantined said.
Explainer: Why have two Afghans appointed themselves president?
Two rival Afghan politicians appointed themselves president on Monday following a disputed election, a stand-off that threatens political turbulence days after the United States and the Taliban signed a deal on the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces.
Fourth person dies from coronavirus in Britain: health minister
A fourth person in Britain has died from coronavirus, health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday in a statement to parliament.
UK confident of food supply even in coronavirus worst-case scenario
Health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday he was confident Britain’s food supply would not be interrupted by coronavirus even in the government’s reasonable worst-case scenario.
Royal farewell: UK’s Harry and Meghan bow out from official roles
Britain’s top royals came together on Monday at Westminster Abbey in their last public family gathering before Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set off on a new career path devoid of official duties.
Saudi Arabia to fine people up to $133,000 for hiding health details on entry
Saudi Arabia will impose a fine of up to 500,000 riyals ($133,000) on people who do not disclose health information and travel details at entry points, it said on Monday, as the Gulf state works to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
EU seeks to tackle coronavirus as Italy locks down north, prisoners riot
EU leaders will seek a coordinated response to the coronavirus after global markets plunged on Monday and Italy sealed off much of its industrial north, where six prisoners were killed in a riot over curbs on visits.
EU leaders to hold crisis teleconference to tackle coronavirus
European Union leaders will hold emergency talks soon to discuss a joint response to the coronavirus, officials said on Monday, as the bloc’s executive considers relaxing state subsidy rules to allow extra public spending.
North Korea fires three projectiles into sea; U.S., China urge return to talks
North Korea launched multiple short-range projectiles into the sea on Monday as part of firing drills, according to South Korea’s military, drawing U.S. and Chinese appeals for Pyongyang to return to talks on ending its nuclear and missile programs.
