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Singapore reports a record 1,426 new cases, total past 8,000
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore reported a record 1,426 new coronavirus cases on Monday, mostly among foreign workers, pushing its total number of confirmed infections to 8,014.
World shares mixed as Wall St rally fades, oil prices sink
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Monday as last week’s rally on Wall Street faded and oil prices retreated. Stocks fell in Paris, Tokyo and Sydney but gained in London and Frankfurt.
Experts: Coronvirus brings spike in anti-Semitic sentiments
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli researchers reported Monday that the global coronavirus outbreak has sparked a rise in anti-Semitic expression blaming Jews for the spread of the disease and the economic recession i…
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The Latest: Global cruise, begun before pandemic, is ending
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
Asia Today: India, Singapore see record highs in new cases
BANGKOK (AP) — India and Singapore both recorded their biggest single-day spikes in new coronavirus cases on Monday, as the crisis in parts of Asia intensifies.
Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy, gambling that it has brought under control its coronavirus outbreak — one of…
Japan scientist 'very pessimistic' Olympics will happen
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months.
Asia Today: Sri Lanka, India start easing some restrictions
BANGKOK (AP) — Sri Lanka's government has partially lifted a monthlong curfew and declared the coronavirus outbreak under control.
The Latest: Shops, schools reopening in Germany, Denmark
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
Lockdown tensions grow as people seek to resume work or play
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus is touching all levels of society and increasing tensions as governments start to ease restrictions that health experts warn should be done gradually to avoid a resurgence of the i…
Asian shares fall back on weak oil prices, Japan trade data
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares trended lower in Asia on Monday as oil prices fell back and Japan’s trade data for March was weaker than expected.
The Latest: Trump, Congress expect agreement on aid package
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
Brazil's Bolsonaro appears in protest backing military
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro came out in public to support a small protest Sunday that defended military intervention, prompting strong criticism across the political spectrum while also…