US marks record 2,108 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

Apr 11,2020
The United States on Friday become the first country to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in one day, with 2,108 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally.
Handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for $910,000
Apr 11
A sheet of paper bearing Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to "Hey Jude" sold for $910,000 in an online auction held Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' historic split.
Asia virus latest: Jakarta tightens curbs, Singapore teachers drop Zoom
Apr 10

Rights group welcomes draft rules that could end China dog meat trade
Apr 10
Draft rules by Chinese authorities that specify dogs as "companion animals" rather than livestock were hailed by a rights group Thursday as an "encouraging" step towards ending the dog meat trade in the country.
Italy eyes lockdown extension to May 3
Apr 10

TikTok pledges $250 mn for COVID-19 relief
Apr 10
TikTok, the fast-growing mobile video app, pledged Thursday to contribute $250 million to coronavirus relief efforts around the world.
Pope guides locked-down world through virtual Easter
Apr 10
Church doors will be shut and the Vatican sealed off when Pope Francis leads 1.3 billion Catholics in Easter Sunday celebrations held under a worldwide coronavirus lockdown.