Japan to give 100,000 yen to all citizens for coronavirus relief

Japan plans to pay a one-off cash handout of 100,000 yen to all citizens regardless of income levels as part of measures to help them cushion the fallout from the spread of the new coronavirus, officials said Thursday.

US accuses Iran of 'dangerous' harassment of US warships

In a written statement, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain says 11 vessels of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps maneuvered near the U.S. vessels while they were operating with U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters in international waters.

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 15, 2020

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Sources believe coronavirus originated in Wuhan lab as part of China's efforts to compete with US

COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory not as a bioweapon, but as part of China's effort to demonstrate that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States, multiple sources who have been briefed on the details of early actions by China's government and seen relevant materials tell Fox News.

WWII veteran, age 99, raises millions for UK health service

Capt. Tom Moore's family used social media to help him get donations to support health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

WHO, allies lament Trump cut to US funding as virus rages

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday lamented the U.S. decision to halt funding for the U.N. agency, promising a review of its decisions while sidestepping President Donald Trump’s complaints about its alleged mismanagement, cover-up and missteps.

Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus

Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.

106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain

At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.

China faces new coronavirus flareup along northern border

China is facing a new coronavirus flare-up along its remote northern border with Russia, far from the epicenter of Wuhan, where it has all but declared victory in the battle against the pandemic.

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 14, 2020

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Great Depression-sized slowdown seen

Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest forecast.

Study: Many more kids infected with COVID-19 than generally known

A new study out of the University of South Florida says that the number of children infected by COVID-19 is likely far greater than what's being reported. 

Driver in London hits 151 MPH on coronavirus cleared road

With London roads cleared by coronavirus lockdowns, speeders are taking advantage of the open roads by hitting the gas pedal.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 approach 2 million worldwide

The death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 13, 2020

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Taiwan opens baseball season with mannequin fans, robot cheerleaders

The baseball season got underway in Taiwan on Sunday with one team playing in front of mannequins and cardboard cutouts in the stands.

Christ the Redeemer statue pays tribute to coronavirus doctors, nurses

Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter tribute to doctors and nurses battling the global coronavirus outbreak.