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  1. FILE PHOTO: Amazon.com trucks are seen at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island in New York City
    Business

    US senators question Amazon CEO about firing of warehouse protest leader

    Five Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday wrote Amazon.com Inc to raise concern about its firing of a worker who protested warehouse operations ...
  2. Russian FM Lavrov attends a news conference with his Swedish counterpart Linde in Moscow
    World

    Sweden says Trump criticism of virus strategy 'factually wrong

    Sweden's Foreign Minister Ann Linde on Wednesday hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of the Swedish approach to fighting the ...
  3. Small toy figures are seen in front of diplayed Zoom logo
    Business

    German foreign ministry restricts use of Zoom over security concerns: report

    The German foreign ministry has restricted use of the video conferencing service Zoom, saying in an internal memo to employees that security and ...
  4. Former East Timor independence fighter Jose Maria de Vasconcelos, popularly known as Taur Matan Rua
    Asia

    East Timor PM withdraws resignation to tackle coronavirus

    The prime minister of East Timor withdrew his resignation on Wednesday, saying he would stay in power to oversee the battle against the ...
  5. FILE PHOTO: Fiat Chrysler presents mild-hybrid versions of its 500 and Panda models in Bologna
    Business

    Fiat Chrysler in talks with unions for production restart in Italy

    Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and unions are discussing plans for beefed-up health measures at Italian plants to pave the way for most profitable ...
  6. Outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ahmedabad
    Asia

    India considers narrowing lockdown to coronavirus hotspots

    India is considering plans to seal off coronavirus hotspots in Delhi, Mumbai and parts of the south while easing curbs elsewhere as a way out of a ...
  7. A view of beds at a shopping mall, one of Iran's largest, which has been turned into a centre
    World

    Iran presses for IMF loan; some business to stay shut despite easing

    Iran's new coronavirus death toll has climbed to 4,003 with 121 more deaths in the past 24 hours, a Health Ministry spokesman told state TV on ...
  8. Coffins makers Suherman, 45-year-old, and Ari Rusmawan, 32-year-old, prepare coffins ordered to be
    Asia

    Jakarta coffin maker faces gruelling days as coronavirus death toll climbs

    As debate rages about the true death toll caused by the coronavirus outbreak in Indonesia, Jakarta coffin maker Sahroni has been too busy to pay ...
  9. Outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai
    Asia

    Mumbai set to extend coronavirus lockdown: Sources

    India's financial hub Mumbai is set to extend lockdown measures until at least April 30 as authorities race to expand testing to stem the spread ...
  10. FILE PHOTO: Makeshift barricades block some streets to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) i
    Asia

    Philippines reports five new deaths, 106 more coronavirus cases

    The Philippines' health ministry said on Wednesday the coronavirus outbreak has killed five more people, with 106 additional infections.