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12 Coronavirus Scams to Avoid: From Free Test Kits to Fraudulent Coupons
Coronavirus-related fraud has taken a multitude of forms over the last several weeks, from bogus delivery services to illegitimate charitable donations.
Congress Considering Legislation to Limit Chinese Supply of Pharmaceuticals
Industry players have expressed concerns that reorganizing international supply chains amid a global pandemic could do more harm than good.
Afghanistan, Taliban Agree to Free Prisoners Amid Coronavirus, ISIS Threats
Afghanistan will free 100 Taliban prisoners "on humanitarian grounds—including health, age and vulnerability to COVID19," but new ISIS-claimed violence threatens to upend a delicate peace process.
Coronavirus Global Death Toll Hits 20,000, Over Half in Italy and Spain
While Italy and Iran have the largest number of fatalities outside China, both nations have also seen the highest number of people recover from infection.
Putin Gives Russia Week Vacation, Tells Troops to Train to Stop Coronavirus
"Believe me, the safest thing now is to be at home," Russian President Vladimir Putin said, declaring a week-long national holiday from March 28 to April 5.
Prince Charles Likely Not Contagious With Coronavirus When Meeting Queen
Charles is understood to have spoken to his mother and both his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, since his diagnosis.
China's Media Censorship Could Cost Thousands of Lives: Journalism Watchdog
Reporters Without Borders claimed that Beijing's tight control of national media meant that the international community did not appreciate how serious the COVID-19 outbreak was until it was too late.
Nurse Says Group of Teens in Ireland Coughed on Her While She Was Walking
"They could possibly kill someone. They don't know how dangerous this is," the nurse said, referring to the coronavirus epidemic.
Doctor Evicted After Landlady Feared He Would Bring Coronavirus Into Home
Joseph Alsousou who worked at two hospitals in Oxford, England, said that he was "nearly in tears" when he was not allowed to stay at the house he had been lodging in.
Prince Charles Met Fellow Royals Before Testing Positive For Coronavirus
The 71-year-old, who is first in line to the British throne, has "been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health," a Clarence House spokesperson said.
U.S., Canadian Oil Producers Cut Operations After Prices Plummet
The collapsing price of oil is forcing some North American producers to the brink of bankruptcy, prompting calls for government assistance.
There's Now Only One Country in the Americas That Does Not Have Coronavirus
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Harris has announced new restrictions to prevent COVID-19 from entering the country.
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Ranked: The 20 Happiest Countries in the World
The U.S. is becoming increasingly unhappy, according to the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report.
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Ranked: The World's Best Cities to Live In
Western European cities dominate Mercer's annual Quality of Living survey. The top U.S. city comes in at 34th.
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Geneva Auto Show 2019: Ridiculously Fast and Incredibly Expensive Supercars and Hypercars, in Pictures
The high-end performance cars on show in Geneva range from the hundreds of thousands of dollars to more than $18 million.
Chechen Leader: Anyone Breaking Coronavirus Quarantine Should Be Killed
Strongman leader Ramzan Kadyrov was reportedly reacting to three people returning to the Russian republic from Turkey. The number of reported cases throughout Russia has increased dramatically in the last 24 hours.
Italy's Coronavirus Death Toll Doubles China's, U.S. Cases Surpass 55,000
India has also undertaken the largest lockdown to date in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Prince Charles, 71, Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The heir to the British throne has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson for Clarence House said.
Pompeo Says Iranians, Chinese 'Will Hold Leaders Responsible' Over COVID-19
The secretary of state again accused both nations of covering up the scale of the outbreak and putting lives at risk in the process.
Cuba Uses 'Wonder Drug' to Fight Coronavirus Around World Despite Sanctions
Cuban Medical Brigades have deployed to dozens of countries around the world, providing life-saving personnel and products such as Interferon Alpha-2B Recombinant to battle the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Which Countries Are on Nationwide Lockdown Because of Coronavirus?
In response to COVID-19's mounting global impact, leaders across the world are imposing nationwide lockdown policies to combat the virus' spread.
Support for Asylum Seekers Forced to 'Remain In Mexico' Wanes
The COVID-19 outbreak has raised safety concerns for both asylum seekers and volunteers.
We Predicted the Coronavirus Pandemic but Nobody Would Listen
G7 leaders have vowed to do whatever it takes, and the G20 will meet this week to agree a joint response. This time, warm words must be matched with action.
Alzheimer's Sufferer Thinks Ovation for Health Workers in Spain Is for Him
The man's caregiver has told him that people are clapping from their windows due to his musical performance.
U.S. To Use ICE Deportation Flights To Bring Stranded Americans Home
Some 13,500 U.S. citizens abroad have sought U.S. assistance in returning home, a senior State Department official has said.