President Donald Trump has warned the US pandemic may "get worse before it gets better", as he revived his virus briefings with a more scripted tone. Mr Trump also asked all Americans to wear face coverings, saying "they'll have an effect" and show "patriotism". The president, who was not wearing a mask at the briefing,… Continue reading Trump Concedes Pandemic to Get Worst Before it Gets Better_Ada Nkong

The UK will be living with coronavirus for many years to come and even a vaccine is unlikely to eliminate it for good, experts are warning. Wellcome Trust director Prof Sir Jeremy Farrar told the House of Commons' Health Committee "things will not be done by Christmas". He went on to say humanity would be… Continue reading Coronavirus: ‘Infection Here for Many Years to Come_Ada Nkong

US President Donald Trump announced Monday he will resume his televised coronavirus briefings, saying he wants to tout positive news, even as the pandemic spreads across the country. “I think it’s a great way to get information out to the public,” he told reporters at the White House. “We’re doing very well in so many… Continue reading Trump to Resume Televised Daily Briefings_Ada Ogar

The preliminary results of a clinical trial suggest a new treatment for Covid-19 dramatically reduces the number of patients needing intensive care, according to the UK company that developed it. The treatment from Southampton-based biotech Synairgen uses a protein called interferon beta which the body produces when it gets a viral infection. The protein is… Continue reading Coronavirus: Protein Treatment Trial, a Breakthrough_Ada Nkong

Experts say vote lacks legitimacy as candidates are either members or allies of Bashar al-Assad's Baath Party. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been in power for 20 years [File: Yamam Al Shaar/Reuters]Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been in power for 20 years [File: Yamam Al Shaar/Reuters]Syria is holding parliamentary elections across government-controlled areas of the… Continue reading Syria Votes For New Parliament Amidst War, Economic Woes _Ada Nkong

An officer has been suspended after footage emerged that appears to show police kneeling on a man's neck. Video recorded in Islington, London, shows two officers holding a handcuffed suspect, who is black, on the pavement. A second officer has been removed from operational duty following the arrest on Thursday evening. Deputy Met Police commissioner… Continue reading Officer Suspended for Kneeling on Neck During Arrest_Ada Nkong

Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh resigned on Wednesday, according to two official sources who did not want to be named, after a row with the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party. Fakhfakh, who is under investigation over allegations of conflict of interest, has had strained relations with Ennahdha, the biggest party in parliament, since October legislative elections. Ennahdha… Continue reading Tunisian Prime Minister Resigns_Ada Nkong

Facing a tough re-election battle, US President Donald Trump has replaced his campaign manager. Mr Trump said he had substituted Bill Stepien, a field director for his 2016 campaign, in place of Brad Parscale. Mr Parscale - who was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma last month… Continue reading Brad Parscale Replaced as Trump’s Campaign Manager_Ada Nkong