Afghanistan and Taliban begin direct talks with aim of prisoner swap The first face-to-face meeting takes place in the Afghan capital despite a coronavirus lockdown. Go to Source
Coronavirus: 'Greatest test since World War Two', says UN chief UN boss António Guterres calls for an "immediate co-ordinated" global response to tackle the crisis. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987 The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year. Go to Source
Coronavirus: When 76 strangers sang happy birthday to a neighbour A woman surprised her fiancé for his birthday by organising a mass sing-along in their apartment building. Go to Source
Coronavirus: US Navy captain pleads for help over outbreak The captain warns of an "accelerating" coronavirus outbreak on his aircraft carrier docked in Guam. Go to Source
US offers Venezuela sanctions relief for power-sharing agreement The deal would lift sanctions if Venezuela's leaders agrees to share power with the opposition. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Three out of four Americans under some form of lockdown As more states impose restrictions, President Trump and governors quarrel over test kits. Go to Source
Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi Nizamuddin event sparks massive search for Covid-19 cases Several states have reported cases that can be directly traced to a religious event from early March. Go to Source
Coronavirus: American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid The US carrier says it will ask for government help to survive during the coronavirus downturn. Go to Source
Thomas Becket: Alpine ice sheds light on medieval murder Ancient air pollution, trapped in ice, reveals details about life and death in 12th Century Britain. Go to Source
Coronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Trump says US in good shape to meet 'peak' The US president says hospitals will have enough ventilators to cope with the outbreak. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Amazon workers threaten strikes over virus protection Some US workers at Amazon and Instacart are threatening to strike over inadequate coronavirus protections. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Spain's coronavirus outbreak 'slowing' Spain is the worst-affected country behind Italy, but ministers are hopeful the curve is flattening. Go to Source
Hungary government gets sweeping powers Critics accuse Prime Minister Viktor Orban of exploiting the coronavirus crisis to silence opposition. Go to Source
Singapore gay sex ban: Court rejects appeals to overturn law A judge rejects three appeals, saying the law “remains important in reflecting public sentiment”. Go to Source
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics: New dates confirmed for 2021 The Tokyo Olympic Games will start on 23 July, 2021 and finish 8 August, with the Paralympics following from 24 August to 5 September. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Trump extends restrictions beyond Easter The US president extends measures to 30 April, saying casualties are likely to peak in two weeks. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Belarus Premier League attracts global attention as it plays on Football fans around the world are turning to Belarus to get their fix during lockdown as the game carries on in the former Soviet republic. Go to Source
Trump says Harry and Meghan must pay for security The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly moved from Canada to the US amid the virus outbreak. Go to Source
Coronavirus: India's PM Modi seeks 'forgiveness' over lockdown Narendra Modi apologises for sweeping restrictions that have left many jobless and hungry. Go to Source
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Coronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous". Go to Source
Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Cruise ship off Panama coast transfers passengers Healthy people on a cruise liner lying off Panama are being moved to another ship after four died. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Trump 'considering quarantine on New York' The president says he is considering quarantining the state, but its governor expresses concern. Go to Source
Coronavirus: India defiant as millions struggle under lockdown The government defends strict lockdown measures that have left millions stranded and without food. Go to Source
Coronavirus cradle Wuhan partly reopens after lockdown People enter the Chinese city where the coronavirus outbreak began for the first time in months. Go to Source
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