Lift sanctions on Iran, North Korea, Venezuela in coronavirus crisis - U.N. rights expert

GENEVA (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights expert called on Tuesday for lifting international sanctions against countries ranging from Iran to North Korea and Venezuela to ensure that food supplies reach hungry populations during the coronavirus pandemic.

No lockdown for Indonesia

President Joko Widodo declared a state of emergency as coronavirus deaths in the world’s fourth most populous country jumped again, but he resisted calls for a nationwide lockdown.

Country to impose travel ban in bid to curb virus spread

Authorities barred foreign nationals from entering the country as the world’s fourth most populous country stepped up efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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World’s biggest wealth fund to liquidate assets

OSLO: Norway’s US$950bil sovereign wealth fund – the world’s biggest – is about to make history as it prepares to liquidate assets to cover government withdrawals

Israel tests coronavirus vaccine prototype on rodents at defence lab

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has begun testing a COVID-19 vaccine prototype on rodents at its bio-chemical defence laboratory, a source said on Tuesday.

U.S. death toll spirals amid rush to build field hospitals, find supplies

NEW YORK/ LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The U.S. government raced on Tuesday to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals near major cities as healthcare systems were pushed to capacity, and sometimes beyond, by the coronavirus pandemic.

Games-World Games reviewing 2021 dates to avoid Olympic clash

(Reuters) - Organisers of next year's World Games said on Tuesday they were urgently reviewing their options after the rescheduling of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic.

FIFA working on 'Football Marshall plan' for virus impact

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - FIFA are working on the details of a "Football Marshall plan" to deal with the financial fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic, which will almost certainly result in them dipping into their $2.7 billion reserves.

Mercedes DAS system banned for 2021 despite cars staying same

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One world champions Mercedes will not be allowed to use their innovative steering system next year even though the cars are staying the same, the governing FIA said on Tuesday.