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Concern mounts of 'catastrophic' coronavirus outbreak in Syria
Gov't says no cases have been logged but fears grow war-hit country will not be able to cope with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Saudi Arabia detains hundreds of government officials
Anti-corruption body announces arrest of 298 people, will press charges for crimes such as bribery and embezzlement.
DR Congo warlord Thomas Lubanga released from prison
Lubanga has denied abducting hundreds of children under the age of 15 and forcing them to fight.
Biden and Sanders tear into Trump over coronavirus response
In first head-to-head, two Democratic candidates for presidency criticise Trump for downplaying coronavirus risk.
Italy reports 368 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Latest updates
Over 1,800 killed so far in Italy, the worst-hit country after China, with total number of cases hitting nearly 25,000.
Iran's coronavirus death toll jumps by 113 in a day
It is the hardest-hit nation in the Middle East with nearly 14,000 confirmed cases.
Qatar suspends incoming flights for preliminary two-week period
In move to address growing outbreak, Qatar shuts down incoming visitors and implements moves to support private sector.
Can coronavirus be contained in conflict zones?
Libya, Syria and Yemen are bracing for a possible coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus in Gulf states: No warm greetings, no mosque prayers
Life turns upside down in Gulf region as more than 870 COVID-19 cases are recorded across six GCC nations.
Manila turns into a ghost town amid coronavirus lockdown
Amid quarantine, Philippines residents are frustrated, worried that government has reacted too slowly to pandemic.
Kenya blocks entry for non-residents in virus response
Africa now has 25 countries reporting coronavirus cases compared with just nine infections a week ago.
What almost losing my son taught me about family
When a mum opens a bedroom door to find her son having a seizure, the journey they then take shows what makes a family.
Centuries of white supremacism to blame for Christchurch shooting
New Zealanders thought it could never happen to them, but the attack on two mosques had been brewing for a long time.
How does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?
COVID-19 spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses.
More than 4.8 million children born into war in Syria: UN
As conflict enters 10th year, UN agency warns that 2.8m children are out of school in Syria and neighbouring countries.
'Game of our lives': African footballers in coronavirus-hit Italy
Players from Ghana and Nigeria reach for calm as they say outbreak disrupted the season, brought life to a standstill.
What's behind Saudi Arabia's oil price war with Russia?
Saudi Arabia and Russia feud over oil prices following the biggest one-day price crash since the Gulf War in 1991.
Russia, Turkey begin joint patrols along Syria's M4 highway
The patrols are part of ceasefire deal reached by Ankara and Moscow to halt an escalation of violence in Idlib province.
Coronavirus: Moving to virtual learning exposes deep divide
Some low-income families depend on schools to provide their children with safety and nutrition.
Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque shut as precaution against coronavirus
Holy mosque and Dome of the Rock have closed, but Muslim prayer will still be held outdoors in the Al-Aqsa compound.
Trump tests negative for virus as US expands Europe travel ban
US president had initially dismissed concerns after being exposed to at least three people who tested positive.
For Pakistan, the Taliban-US deal is an opportunity for stability
For the first time since the Soviet invasion in 1979, Pakistan can expect stability along its border with Afghanistan.
Africa does not need to 'burn down the house' to defeat COVID-19
Rather than imposing damaging and ineffective travel bans, African authorities should focus on mitigating the pandemic.
Lebanon 'to declare state of medical emergency' over coronavirus
Source in presidential office tells Al Jazeera a partial lockdown will be announced on Sunday as infections rise.
Building unity in New Zealand a year after Christchurch attacks
Plans due to be unveiled to rebuild Linwood Islamic Centre as community hub in fusion of Islam and Maori culture.
Spain imposes Italy-style lockdown in bid to contain coronavirus
All Spaniards will have to stay at home under the quarantine, which comes into force on Monday morning.
Coronavirus: France shuts most public places - Latest updates
France closes down most shops, restaurants and entertainment centres and asks people to stay home as much as possible.
Fear as Colombia closes border with Venezuela over coronavirus
Move will push vulnerable Venezuelans to use informal border crossings, making coronavirus fight harder, experts say.
How vulnerable are children to coronavirus?
The pandemic has forced many countries to close their schools to help slow the outbreak.
US extends coronavirus travel ban to UK, Ireland starting Tuesday
White House officials also take unprecedented step of checking temperatures of journalists entering the briefing room.
Syria war: Idlib residents struggle with daily life
More than half a million children displaced by the latest fighting are living in desperate conditions.
South Africa's repatriated citizens test negative for COVID-19
The group will be quarantined for 21 days, officials say, as a safety measure, at a hotel in the Limpopo province.
Coronavirus: Asia Pacific countries adopt new measures
Some patients in Wuhan are slowly returning to their normal lives, while it could be months before the rest of the world can do the same.
Japan's Abe says Olympics to be held despite coronavirus pandemic
PM Shinzo Abe says he had no immediate intention to declare a state of emergency over the virus outbreak.
Rocket fire on Iraq base wounds three US-led coalition members
Camp Taji hit for the second time this week, days after a similar attack killed two US troops and a British soldier.
Afghan gov't delays Taliban prisoner release endangering the deal
Release stalled over disagreements on number of detainees to be freed and guarantees they will not return to fighting.
No known coronavirus cases in Jordan but fear, uncertainty loom
One confirmed case was treated and has left hospital, but Jordan is worried as virus spreads in neighbouring countries.
Controlling the coronavirus narrative: China's propaganda push
As COVID-19 goes global, China's plan to turn the tide of negative press. Plus, apartheid South Africa's B-scheme movie.
Tech companies benefit from coronavirus
During these times of uncertainty, digital tools are proving to be more vital than ever.
Foreign couple kidnapped in Burkina Faso in 2018 'found alive'
A Canadian woman and her Italian partner have been released to the UN in Mali, and they appear to be in good health.
Coronavirus tests Algeria's protest movement
The virus's rapid spread in the North African country is threatening the momentum of the year-long demonstrations.
Coronavirus inaction: Could leaders have blood on their hands?
Epidemiologist Eric Feigl-Ding explains why he ranks collective global efforts to stop coronavirus as B-minus, C-plus.
How big a threat is white nationalism?
A year after the Christchurch mass shooting we discuss the root causes of the growth in white nationalist attacks.
Tropical Cyclone Herold forms off the coast of Madagascar
Mauritius and Rodrigues Island brace for damaging winds and torrential rains.
Pakistan FM Qureshi: US and Taliban must honour their agreement
Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the Afghan conflict and Pakistan's political and economic relationships with its neighbours.
China coronavirus epicentre Hubei eases lockdown
In China’s Hubei province, a 50-day lockdown is finally starting to ease, as other governments around the world begin to enforce travel restrictions.
Amid erratic response, EU eases fiscal policies to curb COVID-19
European Commission announces measures to support members states in the fight against the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
What the sanitisation of Haqqanis means for Pakistan-US relations
For many in Pakistan, no other group better exemplifies the US's long history of playing sides to suit its own ends.
The Wet'suwet'en crisis has exposed deep-seated racism in Canada
Native communities do not hurt the economy - they bear the hurt of corporations ruining the land.
Coronavirus could be Donald Trump's Katrina moment
Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic has all the hallmarks of Bush's disastrous handling of Hurricane Katrina.
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