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Move raises questions about governor’s need to circumvent the federal government to obtain critical suppliesCoronavirus – latest US updatesCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMaryland has obtained 500,000 tests from South…
Caught between the US and China, the world health body has been unable to enforce compliance or information sharing Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWhen a pandemic strikes, the world’s leading experts convene – physically or…
Largely imported new Chinese cases prompts Wuhan-style restrictions near border with Russia Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChina has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases along its northern border with Russia, as some Spanish facto…
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…
Officials are cautious but study shows lockdown in Chinese city has halted spread of virusCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe first official train to disembark passengers in Wuhan since it was put under lockdown arrived in t…
Forty million Californians told to remain indoors as US sees cases rise to 14,500 and deaths to 205Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus pandemic continued to tighten its grip on the US on Friday, as China reported…
The US president has sought to deflect criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic by attacking China and the media over their coverage of it. Speaking at his daily taskforce briefing, Trump accused Beijing of suppressing early information ab…
China says US politicians are stigmatizing the country with ‘despicable’ practice of calling the virus ‘Wuhan coronavirus’ and ‘China coronavirus’Follow live updates on the coronavirusSenior Republican figures are facing backlash over an apparent effor…
Seoul lashes neighbour’s ‘passive’ approach to containing the virus and implies Tokyo is more concerned with ensuring Olympics go ahead ‘Fake, fake’: Chinese leader heckled on visit to WuhanLatest updatesThe coronavirus outbreak has ignited a diplomati…
Decision overturns earlier rejection of request to examine actions of US soldiersSenior judges at the international criminal court have authorised an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, overturning an earli…
Bill failed to get sixty votes needed to passDemocratic contenders face off in TV debate on Tuesday eveningSupport the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 12.02am GMT Related: Bernie Sanders set to face attacks in latest Democratic …
Presidential loyalist reportedly identifying staff as anti-Trump Dana Rohrabacher offered pardon on Trump’s behalf, lawyers sayBernie Sanders rises in Nevada polling ahead of Saturday vote 6.50pm GMT Mike Bloomberg’s campaign is blaming some vandalism …
Larry Kudlow, the National Economic Council director, said the US was ‘disappointed’ in the response of China to the coronavirus outbreak. He said it was a concern for the wellbeing of people in China, adding that the virus had been contained in the US…
Proposal for short and partial ceasefire may bring Afghan officials into peace processThe Taliban have offered to stand down their fighters for several days, in an effort to restart peace negotiations with the US that were abruptly called off last year…
Administration drops charges as the two superpowers move closer to a trade dealThe Trump administration has withdrawn its designation of China as currency manipulator, as the two economic superpowers move closer to a trade deal.The decision to drop the…