Across the United States, companies are laying off workers, shutting down wells and preparing for a prolonged slump as oil prices tumble.
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North Korea Denies Sending a ‘Nice Note’ to Trump
The North’s Foreign Ministry disputed an assertion by President Trump and warned that his relationship with Kim Jong-un should not “be misused for meeting selfish purposes.”
The Coronavirus in America: The Year Ahead
There will be no quick return to our previous lives, according to nearly two dozen experts. But there is hope for managing the scourge now and in the long term.
Global Tracker: Denmark, India, Germany, Spain Virus News
Nearly 150,000 people with the virus have died. A dispute over coronavirus measures in Sudan’s capital has prompted fears that the military would use a lockdown to seize power.
Sugarcoating and Brutal Honesty: How Leaders Are Handling Coronavirus Crisis
The pandemic is a challenge not only for public health but also for messaging. Here’s how some world leaders have talked to their citizens about the outbreak.
China Raises Wuhan’s Coronavirus Death Toll 50 Percent: Live Coverage
Germany’s national health institute says the country’s average rate of new coronavirus infections has dropped significantly. Israel begins mapping out a controlled lifting of restrictions.
W.H.O. Warned Trump About Coronavirus Early and Often
The World Health Organization, always cautious, acted more forcefully and faster than many national governments. But President Trump has decided to cut off U.S. funding to the organization.
The White House Blessed a War in Libya, but Russia Won It
Russia wanted more leverage over an aspiring Libyan strongman. The White House provided it by assenting to a disastrous civil war.
Worldwide Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Top 2 Million
As bleak a milestone in the pandemic as the new figures are, unconfirmed cases are believed to be far higher. More than 130,000 people have died from Covid-19.
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Cyberattacks, a Sign That Deterrence Is Failing
Through the attacks, a report says, the North steals and launders money, extorts companies and uses digital currencies to gain cash for its nuclear program.