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China eases travel restrictions for 36 European countries
China has eased entry restrictions for nationals from 36 European countries, months after thousands were left stranded when the country closed its borders and slashed flights to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Official: 15 countries purchase Russia’s Avifavir coronavirus medication
Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which took part in the creation of the remedy, disclosed this to Russia-24 broadcaster in an interview.
Protests spread across Russia in support of jailed former governor
The demonstrations come as thousands of people marched in the Russian Far East city of Khabarovsk for the fourth weekend Saturday, angered by the arrest of the region’s popular governor and his replacement with a Kremlin favorite.
US ex-marine will not appeal Russian espionage verdict
“(Paul) Whelan will not appeal. He does not believe in Russian justice,” his lawyer Vladimir Zherebenkov told news agency Interfax.
European Union marks 70th anniversary amid divisive crisis
The European Union on Saturday marked the 70th anniversary of its foundation in low-key fashion thanks to the coronavirus lockdowns still in place in much of the continent.
Russia posts another humongous coronavirus number for sixth day
Russia posted yet another mind-boggling 10,699 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Friday.
Russia bans online videos about coronavirus origin
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office, on Wednesday, asked the country’s communications watchdog to block online videos alleging that COVID-19 is a man-made bio-weapon.
Coronavirus cases spike for third day in Russia
Russia registered another humongous number of coronavirus infections Tuesday as its total cases soared passed 155,000.
German football ‘must repay trust’ – Bundesliga chief
The boss of the Bundesliga says the German league must repay the trust shown by Angela Merkel’s government if football returns, as expected on May 9, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
German clubs buoyed by potential mid-May season restart
German football clubs are hoping a return to action is on the horizon, even if it means playing in closed stadiums, after the country’s health minister and regional leaders said matches could potentially resume from May 9.
Global coronavirus deaths top 170 000
The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 170 000 people globally, close to two-thirds of them in hardest-hit Europe, according to an AFP tally on Tuesday at 09:35 (GMT).
Austrian restaurants, churches and some schools to reopen
Austria will further loosen its coronavirus lockdown on May 15 by allowing restaurants and cafes to reopen and religious services to resume, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Tuesday.
European scientists and researchers raise privacy concerns over coronavirus contact tracing apps
A rift has opened up over the design of smartphone apps to trace people in Europe at risk of coronavirus infection, potentially hindering efforts to curb the pandemic and ease crippling travel restrictions.
Italy to gradually ease lockdown from May 4
Conte said that his cabinet is working with various experts to coordinate the so-called “phase 2” when Italy will have to cohabit with the coronavirus. The plan will be done at a
Report: Russia, Turkey emerge political frontrunners in Libya
Russia and Turkey have formed an alliance to exploit insolvency of the West in the Libyan crisis to pose as sponsors of a future political solution in the North African country, according to a report by French newspaper Le Monde.
US troops block Russian soldiers in Syria
U.S. soldiers present in regions under YPG/PKK group’s occupation in Syria, on Saturday stopped Russian soldiers who wanted to reach oil fields.
Russian government resigns as Vladimir Putin proposes changes
Russia’s government has resigned, a few hours after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could prolong his stay in power.
Vladimir Putin, Recep Erdogan call for ceasefire in Libya beginning Sunday
Russia and Turkey, two countries on opposing sides of Libya’s civil war, are appealing for a ceasefire in the north African country, beginning from Sunday.
![Russian Emergency Situations Ministry employees rescue an 11-month-old baby from the site of an apartment block collapse [TASS via Getty Images]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/01151422-324x235.jpg "Rescuers pull baby boy alive from Russian apartment collapse")
Rescuers pull baby boy alive from Russian apartment collapse
Rescuers have pulled an infant boy alive from the rubble of an apartment building, some 35 hours after a collapse that has killed at least seven people and left dozens missing.
![At least 10 people have been rescued from the rubble [Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations via AP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/31110459-324x235.jpg "Dozens missing after deadly apartment collapse in Russia")
Dozens missing after deadly apartment collapse in Russia
Russian rescuers are searching for people still trapped under the rubble of a city apartment block that partly collapsed in a suspected gas blast, killing at least four, according to the RIA news agency.
![Russia's relations with the US have soured since Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 [Alexander Zemlianichenko-AP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/31104245-324x235.jpg "Russia arrests American in Moscow over suspected spying")
Russia arrests American in Moscow over suspected spying
Russia has arrested an American citizen on suspicion of spying in Moscow, its domestic security service (FSB) has said.
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