Islam’s most sacred sites were largely deserted as the holy month started, but Muslims in some places were resisting in ways that could spread the coronavirus.
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As Ramadan Begins, Muslims (Mostly) Accede to Pandemic Orders
Islam’s most sacred sites were largely deserted as the holy month started, but Muslims in some places were resisting in ways that could spread the coronavirus.
These Women Were Told Their Help Wasn’t Needed. They Didn’t Listen.
A women’s group in Shanghai started donation drives to get health care workers with crucial personal hygiene supplies. But wary hospitals, hard-to-get road passes and online backlash made the process difficult.
Amazon Loses Appeal of French Order to Stop Selling Nonessential Items
The ruling is another court victory by French unions against Amazon in a battle over workplace safety.
Coronavirus in France: Without Tourists, Paris Again Belongs to Parisians
With the mobs of visitors gone, the city once again belongs to the Parisians. And, of course, to “les microbes.”
Pressured by China, E.U. Softens Report on Covid-19 Disinformation
A revised report shows how Beijing reacts swiftly and effectively to tamp down Western criticism of its pandemic response.
When Hugs Can Kill: Mourning Nova Scotia’s Mass Shooting in a Pandemic
The coronavirus has destroyed most of our rituals to cope with death.
U.K. Is Sticking to Brexit Plans Despite Coronavirus Upheaval
The government is adamant that it will not seek an extension, saying it will reject the idea even if the European Union asks.
Wall Street Rallies, Bucking Drop in Global Stocks
The latest on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
E.U. Waters Down Report on China’s Coronavirus Propaganda
Belgium said it would start gradually lifting lockdown measures in May.