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Part of Galicia under strict orders until Friday; Philippines reports its most daily cases yetCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSpain has ringfenced more than 70,000 people in Galicia in the second local lockdown ordered in as…
Pilgrimage to Islamic holy sites usually attracts 2.5m visitors; about 360,000 Germans face new restrictionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSaudi Arabia has said only Muslims living in the country can take part in this year’…
Despite lockdowns and curfews, streets in Jordan and Iran are busy for the end of RamadanCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOutside bakeries in downtown Amman, queues stretched along the street and down the block. Nut retailers…
Health body says coronavirus restrictions must be eased carefully; Iran to reopens mosques; China reports one new caseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe World Health Organization has called on countries to show “extreme vig…
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreakFollow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updatesKey developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Continue reading…
Aerial images reveal impact of outbreak on famous holy sites and capital citiesCoronavirus latest updates: Trump admits outbreak ‘might’ impact US economyEmpty public squares, a highway with no cars on it and deserted holy sites – a series of striking …
Countries around world scramble to halt spread of virus that has so far killed almost 3,000 peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSaudi Arabia has taken the unprecedented step of banning foreign pilgrims from entering the country five months before the ann…
US president says cases could fall to zero in a ‘few days’ but Scott Morrison launches emergency plan to deal with threat of global outbreakCoronavirus outbreak – follow liveDonald Trump has sought to play down the threat from coronavirus despite mount…
Defence department refuses to reveal extent of exports as arms sold to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Democratic Republic of CongoAustralian companies are selling weapons and military technology to countries around the world accused of war crimes, bu…
Boat pulling oil rig said to be South Korean, but tracking site says home port is JeddahYemen’s Houthi rebels have hijacked a boat towing a South Korean drilling rig, a Riyadh-led coalition said on Monday, with a global shipping tracker calling it a Sa…
Seventeen humanists from around the world call for a review into the persecution of the non-religiousWe are non-religious activists and campaigners who have been victims of blasphemy and apostasy laws around the world, or of vigilante violence inspired…