WHO found no evidence coronavirus started in lab, China says
China's foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.
China's foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.
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.
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.
Zebra gives birth to rare 'zonkey' foal after mating with donkey in Kenya
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
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.
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
Doctor and husband perform balcony violin concert for neighbors shut in amid COVID-19 lockdowns
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
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 death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.
Crime drops around the world as coronavirus keeps people inside
The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.
The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.
Boris Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the new coronavirus.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the new coronavirus.
U.S. passes Italy for world's highest coronavirus death toll
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world Saturday at more than 20,071, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.With the New York area still deep in crisis, fear mounted over the spread of the scourge into the nation's heartland.
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world Saturday at more than 20,071, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.With the New York area still deep in crisis, fear mounted over the spread of the scourge into the nation's heartland.
‘Thank you’: US Navy band stationed in Italy pays tribute to host country amid COVID-19 pandemic
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
‘I can’t believe you are back’: Young best friends in China reunite after quarantine ends
Two young best friends in Beijing, China couldn't contain their excitement when they finally reunited.
Two young best friends in Beijing, China couldn't contain their excitement when they finally reunited.
New wave of locusts threatens millions in Africa
Weeks before the coronavirus spread through much of the world, parts of Africa were already threatened by another kind of plague, the biggest locust outbreak some countries had seen in 70 years.
Weeks before the coronavirus spread through much of the world, parts of Africa were already threatened by another kind of plague, the biggest locust outbreak some countries had seen in 70 years.
UK's Boris Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
Even as coronavirus deaths mount, governments eye exit strategies
Even as coronavirus deaths mount across Europe, New York and other hot spots, the U.S. and other governments are beginning to envision an exit strategy and contemplating a staggered and carefully calibrated relaxation of the restrictions designed to curb the scourge.
Even as coronavirus deaths mount across Europe, New York and other hot spots, the U.S. and other governments are beginning to envision an exit strategy and contemplating a staggered and carefully calibrated relaxation of the restrictions designed to curb the scourge.
Little girl writes heartwarming note to check up on elderly neighbor during quarantine: 'You are not alone'
This letter exchange between a 5-year-old and 93-year-old will melt your heart.
This letter exchange between a 5-year-old and 93-year-old will melt your heart.
College in Japan holds virtual graduation with avatar robots amid pandemic
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Over 300,000 people have recovered from coronavirus across world, according to Johns Hopkins
As of April 7, there are more than 1.4 million cases.
As of April 7, there are more than 1.4 million cases.
Ireland’s prime minister re-registers as doctor to help fight COVID-19
Ireland’s Prime Minister and former medical professional Leo Varadkar has reportedly re-registered as a doctor to join the fight against the novel coronavirus, according to Ireland’s national public broadcast service, RTE.
Ireland’s Prime Minister and former medical professional Leo Varadkar has reportedly re-registered as a doctor to join the fight against the novel coronavirus, according to Ireland’s national public broadcast service, RTE.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care unit of hospital after coronavirus symptoms worsen
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests
Asymptomatic coronavirus cases appear to be on the rise in China, report says
Chinese leaders have begun loosening tough travel restrictions that have kept many inside.
Chinese leaders have begun loosening tough travel restrictions that have kept many inside.