Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WWII' Germany is facing its biggest challenge "since the Second World War" in the fight against the coronavirus, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday, in what observers called a "final warning" for citizens to heed sweeping confinement measures.

Major banks move to calm coronavirus fears as toll passes 6,000 The US Federal Reserve and other central banks announced on Sunday a bold set of measures to shore up confidence hit by the new coronavirus pandemic, as the number of deaths around the world passed 6,000.

Russia holds key to cuts in 'critical moment' for OPEC and allies All eyes will be on Russia at the gathering of OPEC countries and their allies on Friday, with the cartel hoping to convince Moscow to back drastic production cuts to counter the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

290 million students out of school as global virus battle intensifies Almost 300 million students worldwide faced weeks at home on Thursday with Italy the latest country to shut schools over the deadly new coronavirus, as the IMF urged an all-out, global offensive against the epidemic.

AFFiRiS granted new patent in China for treating Parkinson's disease AFFiRiS granted new patent in China for treating Parkinson's disease

Changes to the Board of Management of CHG-MERIDIAN: Ulrich Bergmann Appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Changes to the Board of Management of CHG-MERIDIAN: Ulrich Bergmann Appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

UNIS Hanoi’s distance learning lessons go global1

UNIS Hanoi’s rapid response to the unexpected circumstances has resulted in requests for support from other schools in Viet Nam and farther afield.

Scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread Coronavirus cases spread in Europe and beyond on Wednesday, as the US announced it was considering new travel restrictions and Latin America confirmed its first patient from an epidemic that has killed thousands worldwide.

Paris cheers Naomi Campbell and Nigeria's rising fashion star Nigerian Kenneth Ize made a storming Paris fashion week debut Monday with his "fairy godmother", supermodel Naomi Campbell, closing the showing.

Linh finishes second in Austrian Open

Yukino Nakai of Japan, world No 156, beat Linh, world No 47, 2-0 (21-13, 21-18) in the final.