Denmark Reopens Some Schools But Not Everyone Is Pleased
The Danish government's decision to allow children up to 12 years old to go back to school on Wednesday has split public opinion in the country.
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In Tal Tamr, Syrian Kurds Seek Safety And Shelter From Turkish Attacks
Dozens of Kurdish families fled to the northeast Syrian village of Tal Tamr last fall, escaping a Turkish invasion. U.S. forces help provide some security, but the families face an uncertain future.
In Europe, Cautious Steps Away From Coronavirus And Toward Normalcy
Thousands of shops have reopened in Austria, and Denmark's elementary schools and day cares will be open Wednesday. Governments are aiming to bolster their economies without endangering their people.
IMF Warns Of Steepest Recession Since The Great Depression
The fallout from the coronavirus will be much worse than that of the financial crisis, the IMF says. The global economy is expected to shrink by 3% this year; the U.S. GDP could fall twice as much.
From Nairobi, A Rare, Clear Glimpse Of Mount Kenya Drives Disbelief On Social Media
A photo on social media showing Africa's second-highest mountain from Nairobi made many Kenyans cry foul. But the photo — shot on a day free of pollution, because of COVID-19 restrictions — is real.
Taiwan Reports No New Coronavirus Cases, Adding To Success In Fighting Pandemic
The island, which first acted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 back in December, has won praise for keeping the virus under control despite its close links with China.
Foxconn And Other Chinese Companies Reopen Factories — Very Carefully
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Eva Dou of The Washington Post about the changes Foxconn and other manufacturers have made in order to reopen their factories in China after the coronavirus pandemic.
Putin Acknowledges That Russia's Coronavirus Outbreak Is Worsening
Russian President Vladimir Putin said "everything is under control" early in the coronavirus pandemic. As the number of Russian victims increases, his attitude appears to be changing.
U.N. Chief Targets 'Dangerous Epidemic Of Misinformation' On Coronavirus
"Harmful health advice and snake-oil solutions are proliferating," U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said. "Wild conspiracy theories are infecting the Internet. Hatred is going viral."
Carbon Emissions Are Falling, But Still Not Enough, Scientists Say
The global slowdown could create a historic drop in carbon emissions, but it's still not enough to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.