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Trump tests negative for coronavirus: White House physician

Trump tests negative for coronavirus: White House physician

US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday. Trump submitted to…
US-China trade truce at risk as virus hits global economy

US-China trade truce at risk as virus hits global economy

A hard-won trade war truce between the US and China is at risk as the coronavirus pandemic rocks the global…
Some Rome churches reopen after angry pope steps in

Some Rome churches reopen after angry pope steps in

Some of Rome’s Catholic churches reopened Friday after Pope Francis voiced displeasure with the Italian authorities’ push to shut them…
S. Korean nurses’ bandages become badges of honour

S. Korean nurses’ bandages become badges of honour

Across their foreheads, cheeks and noses, the nurses on the front line of South Korea’s struggle against the coronavirus outbreak…
Trump declares state of emergency in coronavirus-paralysed US

Trump declares state of emergency in coronavirus-paralysed US

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday in what critics say was a long-delayed admission of the gravity of…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates leaves board

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates leaves board

Microsoft on Friday announced that co-founder Bill Gates has left its board of directors to devote more time to philanthropy.…
Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus

Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus

For reasons unknown, children rarely have severe symptoms when infected by COVID-19 and may even be a bit less likely…
US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down

US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down

US President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency as the World Health Organization named Europe the new epicenter…
English Premier League suspended until April 4

English Premier League suspended until April 4

The English Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4 on Friday after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger…
Virus sparks wild stock market swings as closures spread

Virus sparks wild stock market swings as closures spread

Global stock markets went on a rollercoaster ride Friday over the surging coronavirus crisis that is upending events across the…
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