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Asian markets mixed as rally stalls
Global markets have been on a roll for weeks with countries slowly reopening after shutdowns and trillions of dollars in stimulus and central bank support,
UN won't vote electronically in Security Council election
The vote is planned for June 17, but the letter seen Thursday referenced only the month of June.
New resolution on pandemic truce being drafted at UN: Diplomats
The proposal was put forward Tuesday organised by Estonia, which holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council.
Solemn Europe to mark WWII anniversary despite virus damage
In Britain, street parades by veterans have been cancelled.
Grim UK, Germany economic data highlights virus devastation
So far, more than 73,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 -- more than a quarter of global deaths.
Germany plans to restart Bundesliga in May
Germany's influential DFL football league has long urged restarting play.
Angela Merkel to face mounting lockdown revolt at key meeting
Germany began tentatively lifting its lockdown two weeks ago, opening some shops and schools, after infection rates came down.
Around 1.8mn people in Germany may have been infected by COVID-19: Preliminary study
A study by the University of Bonn finds out that one out of five infected people could be asymptomatic.
COVID-19 mix-up left 11-year-old mourning his mother who was still alive
A hospital informed the family of a single mother that she had died from the virus even though she was still alive.
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
The virus is believed to have originated late last year in a market in the Chinese city of Wuhan that sold wild animals for human consumption.
US virus cases hit a million as Germans wear masks in shops
Forecasts warn of the worst global recession in a century, with demand for goods gutted, and travel and tourism hammered.
German virus spread worsens as lockdown eases
The less encouraging data will flow into the chancellor's deliberations with regional leaders on Thursday.
Virus cases top three million as nations plan lockdown exit
Forecasts warn of the worst global recession in a century.
Trump says US may seek damages from China over virus
He was asked about a recent German newspaper editorial which called on China to pay Germany $165 billion because of economic damage done by the virus.
Eurozone economy suffers 'unprecedented' collapse
Employment in Europe plummeted for the second month running.
Coronavirus highlights role of foreign staff in British hospitals
The NHS staff in Britain comprises an international mix of Spanish nationals, people from Germany, Italy, Portugal, Philippines and India along with Britons.
Race for coronavirus vaccine picks up as Germany, UK start trials
Experts estimate that it will take at least 12 to 18 months to develop a new vaccine.
Trump says to ban immigration as US protestors demand lockdown end
In just four months, the virus has killed nearly 170,000 people around the world.
With virus 'under control', Germany begins opening up
Chancellor Angela Merkel and regional state premiers announced the decision to reopen last week, but it is a cautious first step.
German zoo creates kill list of animals as COVID-19 causes financial crisis
Director of Neumünster Zoo confirmed that they may be forced to euthanise some zoo animals and feed their remains to others due to shortage of funds.
UN chief calls for Security Council unity over pandemic
Security Council members gathered after weeks of disagreement -- especially between the US and China, where the coronavirus outbreak began in December.
UN Security Council to meet on coronavirus pandemic
Efforts to convene a meeting have been stymied by the hospitalization of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Germany announces economic measures to stall 'corona-crisis'
As the number of cases in Germany pushed beyond 900, Health Minister Jens Spahn said gatherings of more than 1,000 people should be scrapped.
Around 30 hurt as car rams Germany carnival procession
The attacker, a failed Tunisian asylum seeker, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Stormy EU budget summit enters second day
The drawn-out tussle for money is a Brussels ritual, but is especially problematic this time around because of Britain's departure from the EU.
At least eight killed in shootings in Germany: Police
Germany has been targeted in recent years by several extremist attacks, one of which killed 12 people in the heart of Berlin in December 2016.
Man dies four years after colleague poisoned his sandwich
A man passed away after being in a coma for four years due to mercury poisoning.
Huawei is preparing to face a 'difficult' year ahead as the US trade ban continues
Huawei acknowledges that being on the trade blacklist has affected global sales of its products.
Missing teen discovered alive in suspected paedophile's cupboard
A teenage boy who went missing in 2017 was discovered in a suspected paedophile's cupboard.
Sombre mood as Germany marks 30 years of Berlin Wall fall
On November 9 itself, only central European presidents will headline the official ceremonies.