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...
Britain’s Prince Charles tested positive for coronavirus
Britain's Prince Charles, 71, heir to the throne has been tested positive for the coronavirus. His wife Camilla is tested negative but the couple...
Coronavirus: One third of humanity under lockdown
India's billion-plus population went into a three-week lockdown on Wednesday, with a third of the world now under orders to stay indoors, as US...
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...
Globe sees peace: Nothing else to care about except Corona
It was before the World Wars when Man last experienced peace and tranquility in the timeline of his existence. After that, it has been...
UK govt orders three-week nationwide lockdown to tackle virus
Britain on Monday ordered a three-week lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, shutting "non-essential" shops and services, and banning gatherings of more than...
World underestimated pandemic, says economist who saw it coming
In 2015, Ian Goldin, an Oxford University professor, warned in his book "The Butterfly Defect" about the risks of a global pandemic in a...
Good news for Britians: UK can fight coronavirus in 12 weeks, Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday that Britain could "turn the tide" on coronavirus within 12 weeks -- but only if people heed advice...
UN warns of upto 25M Job losses due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic will significantly increase global unemployment, leaving up to 25 million job losses, and will dramatically slash workers' incomes, the United Nations...