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Coronavirus pandemic

Trump 'considering quarantine on New York' to stem virus spread

US president says he is considering a two-week enforced quarantine on New York and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut.

Trump 'considering quarantine on New York' to stem virus spread

Gaza

Palestinian groups cancel mass Gaza rallies due to coronavirus

Palestinians urged to mark Great March of Return by raising flags on their rooftops.

Palestinian groups cancel mass Gaza rallies due to coronavirus

China

Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed more than 27,000 people and infected almost 600,000 worldwide.

Science & Technology

Amid lockdown, Zoom gains popularity; but how safe is it?

It has been downloaded more than 50 million times on the Google app store alone in recent weeks since lockdowns were imposed worldwide.

Afghanistan

Taliban refuses to talk to newly-formed Afghan government team

Group's spokesman says the team announced by the government late on Thursday does not include 'all Afghan factions'.

Taliban refuses to talk to newly-formed Afghan government team

Coronavirus pandemic

India lockdown forces exodus of migrant workers

Thousands flee New Delhi as the 21-day lockdown effectively puts workers living off daily earnings out of work.

Coronavirus lockdown: India grapples with migrant workers' exodus

Yemen

Why Houthis offered Saudi POWs swap for jailed Palestinians

Leader of Yemen-based Houthi rebels offers Saudi pilot and officers in a swap for Palestinian activists in Saudi jails.

Why Houthis offered Saudi POWs swap for jailed Palestinians

Coronavirus pandemic

Kenya police under fire over 'excessive force' as curfew begins

Police fire tear gas and beat commuters with batons as country imposes dusk-to-dawn measure amid coronavirus fight.

Kenya police under fire over 'excessive force' as curfew begins

Coronavirus pandemic

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths.

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

Weather

US: Stormy weekend ahead for the Midwest

Region braces for powerful thunderstorms that could produce powerful tornadoes, along with damaging hail and winds.

US: Stormy weekend ahead for the Midwest

US & Canada

Some US schools close until 2021 as COVID-19 crisis worsens

Schools could be closed for several more weeks or months and in the state of Virginia, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the year.

Environment

Earth Hour marked during coronavirus pandemic

The lights on major landmarks around the world are being switched off for Earth Hour and this year the coronavirus pandemic is making the event particularly significant.