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UK Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 47,000 as Pressure Heaps on PM Boris Johnson
Johnson, already under fire for his handling of the pandemic, has had to defend his top adviser Dominic Cummings who drove 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19.
Airbus Technical Experts From France Reach Pakistan To Assist in PIA Crash Probe
The Netherlands-headquartered international aerospace company will run an independent investigation into the plane crash, involving an Airbus A-320.
Fujifilm Research into Covid-19 Drug Avigan Spills into June, Dashing Hope of May Approval
Prime Minister Abe had said he hoped the drug would be approved in May if its efficacy and safety could be confirmed.
French Minister Slams Top Actress Over 'Shameful' Criticism of Police for Racism
Jordana, 27, who rose to fame as a singer, has appeared in a dozen films and won the prestigious Cesar award for most promising actress for her role on the 2017 comedy -Le Brio-.
Trump Administration Discussed Conducting 1st Nuclear Test in US in Decades: Report
The topic surfaced at a meeting of senior officials after accusations from the administration that Russia and China are conducting low-yield nuclear tests.
Air Crash Aftermath: Pakistani Authorities to Identify Severely Charred Bodies Through DNA Testing
A point of collection for the DNA tests has been set up at the Karachi University's Forensic DNA Laboratory, the Geo News reported.
UN Chief Reiterates Call for Global Ceasefire in View of Coronavirus Outbreak
In a report to the UN Security Council released Thursday, Antonio Guterres pointed to the more than 20,000 civilians killed or injured in 2019 attacks in 10 countries - and millions more forced from their homes by fighting.
Brazil Coronavirus Outbreak Worsens as Country Could Soon be No 2 in Cases
Brazil might soon trail only the United States in the number of coronavirus cases. Russia currently has the second-highest number of cases.
Shinzo Abe Wants to Build Ventilators that Japan's Hospitals Probably Don't Need
Abe wants Japanese companies to build 2,000 ventilators to add to an unused stock of 4,700 already in hospitals.
Pompeo's Congratulations to Taiwan Seriously Damaged Relations, Says China
China will take necessary countermeasures and the US must bear the consequences, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Taiwan President Rejects Chinese Rule, Calls for Talks to Coexist
In a speech after being sworn in for her second and final term in office, Tsai said relations between Taiwan and China had reached an historical turning point.
UK Lawmakers Say Testing Lapses Increased Nursing Home Toll
As official statistics revealed more than 11,000 coronavirus deaths in British nursing homes, the House of Commons' Science and Technology Committee said testing capacity has been inadequate for most of the pandemic.
Online Child Sex Abuse Rises With Covid-19 Lockdowns: Europol
Cybercrime has spiked during the epidemic with many people forced to work and shop online.
After Months of Deadlock, Israel's Netanyahu Set to Swear in New Govt with Rival-turned-Partner Gantz
Both Netanyahu and his rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz announced their appointments for the new government, the most bloated in Israeli history with an expected 36 ministers.
Swim but Don't Sunbathe - French Riviera Beach Re-opens With Post-lockdown Rules
individual activities such as swimming, fishing or surfing are allowed, provided social-distancing is respected, but sunbathing or staying on a beach for hours is not permitted.
Trump Administration to Restore Partial Funding to WHO, to Match China's Contribution: Report
Trump suspended US contributions to the WHO on April 14, accusing it of promoting China's 'disinformation' about the coronavirus outbreak and saying his administration would launch a review of the organisation.