Funerals in Vienna became online as coronavirus fears ramp up
Vienna funeral homes said Wednesday they are now offering to stream ceremonies online after the government restricted gatherings and travel to stem the COVID-19 outbreak. Only up to...
Prisoners must be released to avoid Coronavirus contagion: UN
Countries must protect people held in overcrowded prisons and other enclosed facilities from the new coronavirus pandemic by releasing vulnerable detainees, the UN rights...
Celebrities hit by the coronavirus so far
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has joined the growing list of world celebrities who have been hit by the novel coronavirus. Swedish...
Greta Thunberg possibly got coronavirus?
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said Tuesday that it was "extremely likely" that she had contracted the new coronavirus, after experiencing several symptoms following a trip to...
WHO warns US may overtake Europe as coronavirus epicenter
The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has the potential to exceed that in Europe, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday as the...
Pakistani stocks crash as Trump bans Europeans
US President Donald Trump announced a shock 30-day ban on travel from mainland Europe over the spiralling coronavirus pandemic that has sparked unprecedented lockdowns,...
A Pakistani joins European Court of Arbitration
A Pakistani, Rana Sajjad has joined the panel of arbitrators of the Irish branch of the European Court of Arbitration. Rana Sajjad is a...
Virus locks Italians inside home; UK sees worst panic-buying
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday told people to stop stockpiling as supermarkets imposed limits on the purchase of goods after shelves were...
Erdogan surrounded by EU over migrant crisis
Stern-faced EU leaders warned President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday to respect the terms of a previous deal to keep migrants away from Europe's...
Coronavirus becomes threatening pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization warned Monday there was now a "very real" threat that the new coronavirus outbreak will become a pandemic, but stressed...
Italy closes cinemas, theaters nationwide in virus lock down: Govt
Italy has closed museums, theatres, cinemas and other entertainment venues nationwide to fight the emerging spread of the coronavirus, said a decree signed this...
Deepening Economic Crisis: Lebanon Will Default on Debt Payment
Lebanon will default on $1.2 billion in foreign currency debts coming due on Monday, the prime minister said Saturday, as the country lurched deeper...