Protesters in Ecuador March against Wage Cuts
Protesters defied coronavirus restrictions to March in cities across Ecuador on Monday in protest against President Lenin Moreno's drastic economic measures to tackle the crisis.
Taliban holds truce as prisoner release expected
A surprise Taliban truce appeared to be holding for a second day Monday as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 militants held by security forces.
Japan to End State of Emergency over Coronavirus Crisis
Japan is expected to end its state of emergency over the coronavirus crisis Monday, easing curbs on economic activity that are in place in Tokyo and four other prefectures ahead of schedule, with the spread of infections brought under control.
Trump Restricts Entry From Brazil as Virus Cases Spike There
The US will prohibit the entry of most non-US citizens arriving from Brazil, where coronavirus cases have spiked to the second highest in the world, expanding restrictions already placed on visitors from China and Europe.
Brawl in High Security Mexican Prison Leaves 8 Dead
Eight inmates died after a brawl broke out in the high-security Mexican prison from which infamous drug trafficker "El Chapo" made his first escape, officials said Friday.
Fiancée of Khashoggi Rejects His Family’s Attempt to Pardon Killers
The fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, vowed to fight for justice after his son said the family “forgives” his killers, opening the way for a full pardon.
Immunity to Coronavirus Could Only Last Six Months
People may only be immune to coronaviruses for six months, a study said, raising questions over whether 'immunity passports' could be a route out of lockdown.
25 Daesh Members Killed in North of Iraq in One Month
Fighters from Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, have killed 25 Daesh militants over a span of one month in the north of the country, a spokesman for the popular movement said.
Worldwide COVID-19 infections jump to 5.3mn
According to the latest reports on Saturday, the number of people around the world confirmed to have the coronavirus has risen to 5,308,190, and 340,075 have lost their lives.
Brazil, Second in Coronavirus Cases Worldwide
Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States.