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Coronavirus: Pope Francis urges people not to 'yield to fear'
BBC - 12 Apr 2020 04:55
He delivers an Easter service in an almost empty St Peter's Basilica because of the coronavirus lockdown.
UN Middle East envoys urge warring parties to cease fighting now
Al Jazeera English - 12 Apr 2020 06:48
Envoys for Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine say guns of war and conflict must be silenced to tackle COVID-19.
China's U.S. envoy says trade deal being implemented, hopes for coordinated response
Reuters - 12 Apr 2020 06:34
China is still implementing the first phase of a Sino-U.S. trade pact, its ambassador to the United States said, but hoped the two could work together to assess the changing situation and coordinate their response, the G...
Coronavirus Live Updates: Pope Francis Will Say Easter Mass by Live-Stream as Countries Weigh Lockdowns
The New York Times - 12 Apr 2020 06:37
A Times investigation examines President Trump's delays in facing the crisis. Australians are eager to dress up and take out the trash. Christians across the United States prepared to celebrate Easter by gathering virtua...
Release Julian Assange, says woman who had two children with him while in embassy
The Guardian - 12 Apr 2020 06:01
Stella Moris, who had two sons with the Wikileaks founder while he was in the Ecuadorian embassy, says he is in danger from coronavirus while in prison The partner of Julian Assange, who has revealed that she had two chi...
Trump Reportedly Weighed Letting COVID-19 'Wash Over' U.S., But Was Warned Of Grim Toll
The Huffington Post - 12 Apr 2020 05:22
"Mr. President, many people will die," he was told by Dr. Anthony Fauci, according to The Washington Post.
'I need more beer!!' - 93-year-old's Facebook appeal goes viral
Sky News - 12 Apr 2020 04:08
Staying at home to protect herself against the coronavirus, one 93-year-old had a big problem: she was running out of booze.
Surgeon General criticized for calling on African Americans to take care of "big momma" and "pop pop"
New York Post - 12 Apr 2020 07:03
Surgeon General Jerome Adams has come under fire for using what has been described as offensive and pandering language while offering coronavirus advice to African Americans. Adams during a Friday news briefing warned bl...
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 20,000, exceeding the total in Italy
Boston - 12 Apr 2020 05:02
Coronavirus deaths confirmed in the United States topped 20,000 on Saturday – eclipsing the total in Italy, the world’s hardest-hit country – as state and local leaders in New York sparred over a decision to close ...
Pope Francis celebrates Easter Mass alone amid coronavirus pandemic
New York Post - 12 Apr 2020 15:10
Pope Francis called for unity from around the world to confront the coronavirus pandemic as he celebrated Easter Mass in solitude Sunday inside an empty St. Peter's Square. The 83-year-old pontiff made his traditional Ea...
PM recovering at Chequers ahead of social distancing rules review
Sky News - 12 Apr 2020 14:25
Boris Johnson is recovering from coronavirus at his country retreat of Chequers.
Joe Biden wins Alaska Democratic primary
CNN - 12 Apr 2020 05:03
Former Vice President Joe Biden has won Alaska's Democratic primary, the state party announced on Saturday.
Coronavirus chaos could strengthen China's debt hold on struggling nations
The Guardian - 12 Apr 2020 04:35
Beijing could either take control of other countries' assets or forgive debt to boost its soft power, experts say, as economic fallout widens Cruise industry faces huge challenge in post-virus world As the coronavirus pa...
Hundreds of women caught up in abortion bans amid coronavirus pandemic
CBSNews - 12 Apr 2020 05:50
With the coronavirus pandemic stretching the healthcare system, groups against abortion rights saw an opening to press their agenda. So far, five states have tried to ban the procedure, declaring it non-essential. Kate S...
Judge overrules mayor, allows drive-in church service on Easter despite COVID-19
ABC News - 12 Apr 2020 05:06
Despite a mass gathering ban, six churches are scheduled to have in-person service this Easter weekend.
Trump Repeatedly Dismissed Coronavirus Warnings as Alarmist for Weeks Before Crisis
Slate - 12 Apr 2020 02:43
Trump's disdain for the "deep state" meant he was skeptical of the officials who were trying to warn him about the impending crisis.
Trump says decision to reopen the economy will be based on 'facts' and 'instinct'
New York Post - 12 Apr 2020 16:33
President Trump said the decision about when to reopen the US economy that has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic will be made based on “facts” and “instinct.” “A lot of very smart people, a lot of profes...
Boris Johnson out of hospital, says he owes staff 'his life'
The Week - 12 Apr 2020 16:16
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from St. Thomas' hospital in London after he spent a week there receiving treatment for the novel COVID-19 coronavirus. Johnson was admitted to the hospital last S...
Israeli president refuses extension of deadline for new coalition deal
The Guardian - 12 Apr 2020 15:50
Rejection of request from Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz may plunge country into fourth election in just over a year Israel's president has turned down a request from Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz for ...
The coronavirus spreads at least 13 feet, travels on shoes: CDC
New York Post - 12 Apr 2020 15:29
The coronavirus can travel through the air at least 13 feet — more than twice as far as social distancing guidelines, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Research published ...
UK spy agencies urge China rethink once Covid-19 crisis is over
The Guardian - 12 Apr 2020 15:11
MI6 and MI5 expect Beijing to be more assertive and want government to consider tighter control of strategic industries Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Britain's intelligence community belie...
Survivors of serial killer Ted Bundy tell their stories
CBSNews - 12 Apr 2020 05:19
Ted Bundy targeted Florida college students in one of his final attacks - three of the women survived and share their terrifying ordeal and long road to recovery