After head start on virus, Africa begins clampdown

African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus epidemic, but as cases rise, many nations are now taking strict measures to block the deadly illness.
13 Taliban militants killed in S. Afghanistan

New Zealand reports 8 new COVID-19 cases
New Zealand's total COVID-19 cases climbed to 20 after eight new cases were confirmed on Wednesday.
IMF rejects Venezuela request for billions in virus aid
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday rejected economically devastated Venezuela's request for a $5 billion loan to help it cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
New coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for days: study
The novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for days or in the air for several hours, according to a US-government funded study published Tuesday.
Belgium to impose lockdown from Wednesday
Belgium will impose nationwide restrictions on people's movements to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.
Australia advises citizens not to travel overseas
The Australian government has advised its citizens not to travel overseas as part of its measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.