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China's Manufacturing Exceeds Expectations in March
The official purchasing managers' index (PMI), which is a metric of activity in the manufacturing sector, was higher than expected, although global shutdowns will hurt demand.
One Nation Banned The Word 'Coronavirus' to Suppress Pandemic Information
"The Turkmen authorities have lived up to their reputation by adopting this extreme method for eradicating all information about the coronavirus," Reporters Without Borders' Jeanne Cavelier said.
What is a Wet Market? Calls for Crackdown Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Some have begun to call for a crackdown on China's wet markets, which are suspected of being the place the virus could have originated.
Global Coronavirus Cases Pass 780,000, Over 165,000 Have Recovered
The global pandemic continues, as Spain becomes the third country with more confirmed cases than China, while Moscow and Lagos impose lockdown measures.
China State Media Says Coronavirus Death Toll Cover-Up Theory Is 'Nonsense'
China appears to have almost stopped the spread of CVID-19 within its borders, but Western leaders have accused Beijing of hiding the true scale of the outbreak.
Italy Flattens Curve as Daily Rise in Coronavirus Cases Hits Lowest Rate
Italy recorded its lowest daily rise in infections since officials began tracking cases after the country's first reported death on February 21.
Saudi Arabia Says It Struck Yemen Missile Sites Hosting Iran Military
The head of the Saudi-led coalition said "legitimate military targets" struck included Houthi ballistic missile sites and positions where Iran's Revolutionary Guard experts operated.
Prince Charles Recovers From Coronavirus, Exits Self-Isolation After 7 Days
The 71-year-old, who is heir to the British throne, spent seven days in quarantine at his home on the Balmoral estate in Scotland.
Brazil President Bolsonaro Rejects Virus Lockdown: 'We'll All Die One Day'
Bolsonaro has repeatedly dismissed the coronavirus as a "little cold" and urged residents to keep the country's economy going.
North Korea Says Even Trump-Kim Friendship Can't Save U.S. Talks
A North Korean official suggested that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is undermining floundering disarmament talks.
Man Drives 220 Miles During U.K. Lockdown With Wife In Car Trunk
A driver made a 220-mile round trip across the U.K. to collect some windows he bought for $18 on eBay, despite the current coronavirus lockdown.
Israel's Netanyahu, Close Aides Placed in Coronavirus COVID-19 Quarantine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the leader and several close aides would be placed in temporary quarantine after his adviser on parliamentary affairs tested positive for COVID-19.
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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.
Medical Fetish Site Donates Entire Stock of Scrubs
MedFetUK said it was "scandalous" that it was "being sought out as last-resort supplier" for Britain's health service during the coronavirus crisis.
Netanyahu Won't Need to Self-Isolate After Aide Gets Coronavirus: Office
Rivka Paluch—Netanyahu's adviser on ultra-Orthodox affairs—tested positive after her husband was hospitalized with the virus.
Police Break Up Massive Karaoke Party During Coronavirus Lockdown
Officers in Derbyshire, U.K., broke up a party of 25 adults and children that took place despite the government urging British citizens to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
More Than 150,000 People Have Recovered From Coronavirus Around the World
Nearly 90 percent of China's confirmed cases have seen recoveries, while more than half of South Korea's confirmed infected population has recovered.
Coronavirus Has Killed More in the U.S. Than the War in Afghanistan
The Pentagon counts 2,445 U.S. casualties as a result of the war in Afghanistan, a figure recently exceeded by those killed domestically by COVID-19.
Justin Trudeau's Wife Recovering After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau said she is "feeling so much better," after she had tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month.
China Residents Appear to Attack Police as Travel Restrictions Relaxed
Footage from China's Hubei province appears to show residents attacking police officers and vehicles on a bridge as they attempt to access neighbouring the Jiangxi region.
PETA Launches Petition to Shut Down Live Animal Markets That Breed Diseases
The organization said wet markets like the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in China, where the novel coronavirus is believe to have originated, are breeding grounds for deadly diseases.
These Are the Only Countries Still Not Reporting Any Coronavirus Cases
Just over 20 countries have yet to record a single COVID-19 coronavirus case, most in the relatively lightly-afflicted continent of Africa and isolated Pacific island states, but also others much closer to major outbreaks.
Repairing U.S.-Russia Relations 'As Important As Ever': Wealth Fund Chief
Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said multinational action is required to rebalance the coronavirus-striken world economy.