The coronavirus outbreak poses a "perfect storm" for the war-ravaged country, warns Save the Children.
Thursday, 30 April 2020
Coronavirus: How can I help?
Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options.
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus
More than 3.21 million people have reportedly been infected by the novel coronavirus globally, and 227,864 have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 1400 GMT on Thursday.
Trump confident that coronavirus may have originated in Chinese lab
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was confident the coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab, but declined to describe the evidence, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing over the origins of the deadly outbreak.
China reports 12 new coronavirus cases versus four a day earlier
China reported 12 new coronavirus cases for April 30, up from four a day earlier, data from the country's health authority showed on Friday.
Honduran president denies drug trafficking accusations
The drug trafficking accusations against Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez are "100%" false, the president's office said on Thursday, after U.S. prosecutors announced drug trafficking charges against a former chief of the Honduran National Police.
Coronavirus: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions
The Northern Territory lifts major social restrictions in a test case for the rest of the nation.
Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?
Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales.
Japan to decide whether to extend state of emergency as early as Monday: broadcaster NHK
Japan will formally decide as early as Monday whether to extend its nationwide state of emergency, said public broadcaster NHK, after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned citizens to prepare for a "drawn-out battle" against the coronavirus.
Coronavirus lockdown: Boots offers safe space for domestic abuse victims
People living with abuse will be able to use the pharmacy's consultation rooms to contact helplines.
Coronavirus: How will airlines get flying again?
When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.
Australia plots return of sport as spread of coronavirus slows
The Australian government will meet on Friday to discuss how sport can restart as the number of new coronavirus cases dwindles and states begin to relax restrictions on social gatherings, two sources familiar with the details told Reuters.
Most of U.S. House urges more diplomacy at U.N. to renew Iran arms embargo: sources
Nearly 90% of U.S. House of Representatives members have signed a letter urging the Trump administration to increase its diplomatic action at the United Nations to renew an arms embargo on Iran, congressional sources said on Thursday.
Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse
Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery.
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen dies aged 79
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created Afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies aged 79, his manager says.
Coronavirus: Gulshan Ewing's death adds to care home tragedy
Gulshan Ewing rubbed shoulders with Hollywood legends, interviewing and partying with them.
The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient
Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.
How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence
The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.
Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
Africa's week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Coronavirus in Ghana: Online funerals, face masks and elections without rallies
Ghana is well known for its elaborate funerals and rowdy election campaigns so coronavirus is changing everything.
Coronavirus: 'I'm being penalised because I took maternity leave'
Self-employed women say they are missing out on government support as they've recently taken leave.
Debt warning over car finance payment holidays
Families say they have been trying for six weeks to secure a lockdown car finance payment holiday.
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Coronavirus: Trump says China wants him to lose re-election
The US president says Beijing faces a "lot" of possible consequence from the US over coronavirus.
Exclusive: Trump says China wants him to lose his bid for re-election
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes China's handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing "will do anything they can" to make him lose his re-election bid in November.
South Korea reports no new domestic coronavirus cases, first time since Feb peak
South Korea reported on Thursday no new domestic coronavirus cases for the first time since its Feb. 29 peak, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.
Top Polish government critic, Supreme Court chief retires
Poland's Supreme Court chief Malgorzata Gersdorf ends a six-year term on Thursday, opening way for the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government to pick a supporter of its contested judiciary overhaul to replace her.
Japan PM says to consult experts on whether to extend state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday that the government would consult experts to decide whether to extend the state of emergency beyond May 6.
Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament
Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.
Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament
Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.
Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident
The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.
Venezuelan migrants block Bogota road, demand to travel home
A large crowd of Venezuelan migrants held up traffic on a Bogota highway on Wednesday, demanding to be allowed to leave Colombia and return to Venezuela.
Exclusive: President Trump says China wants him to lose re-election race
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes China's handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing "will do anything they can" to make him lose his re-election bid.
