Virus

US warns China not to ‘exploit’ virus for sea disputes

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Monday warned China not to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic…

Italy injects record 400 billion euros into pandemic-hit economy

by Dmitry ZAKS ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy on Monday unveiled a record 400 billion euro ($430 billion) stimulus to…

Saudi imposes 24-hour virus curfew in five cities

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia extended the duration of daily curfews Monday in four governorates and five cities,…

Monster cyclone cuts off Vanuatu’s northern provinces

PORT VILA, Vanuatu (AFP) -- A deadly Pacific cyclone cut off communication links to Vanuatu's northern islands Tuesday, with aid…

US coronavirus deaths pass bleak 10,000 milestone

  by Frankie TAGGART Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Americans were put on notice Monday not to…

Las Piñas COVID-19 cases climb to 45

(Eagle News)--The Las Piñas government has confirmed 45 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. In its update on Tuesday, April 7, the…

Japan PM proposes state of emergency over virus, $1-trillion stimulus

  by Natsuko FUKUE Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's prime minister Monday proposed a state of emergency…

Stocks surge on hopes for easing virus crisis

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Global equity markets strongly rebounded Monday as some of the world's worst-hit countries reported falling…

Italy’s virus deaths jump to 636 after big drop

ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy's coronavirus death toll shot up on Monday from its lowest level in more than two…

New York governor extends shutdown to April 29

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday extended a shutdown in the epicenter of…

Pres. Duterte: “We are inclined to extend the lockdown until April 30”; appeals for patience, cooperation

  (Eagle News) –  President Rodrigo Duterte said that the Philippine government is “inclined to extend the lockdown” in the…

France heading for worst recession since WWII: minister

  PARIS, France (AFP) -- France is facing its deepest recession since the end of World War II because of…

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