Iran won't curb businesses as infections rise

The Iranian government says it has no choice but to keep its economy going despite a recent new wave of coronavirus infections.
U.S. special envoy, Pakistani army chief discuss Afghan peace process

Virus patients with high blood pressure twice as likely to die: study
Patients with high blood pressure admitted to hospital with coronavirus infections are twice as likely to die as those without the condition, researchers said on Friday.
California says film, TV production can resume June 12
California will allow film, television and music production to resume from June 12 if conditions permit after months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the governor's office said Friday.
More than 900 US virus deaths in past 24 hours: tracker
The coronavirus pandemic killed 922 people in the United States in the past 24 hours, according to figures released Friday by Johns Hopkins University.
Wear masks in public, says WHO in new coronavirus advice
The World Health Organization Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult.
US exports, imports post record monthly drops
US exports and imports fell sharply in April, marking the largest monthly percentage drops since record-keeping began in 1992.