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Economy forces Pakistan to reopen even as Covid-19 cases spike

The country continues to ease restrictions as the rate of new Covid-19 cases in Pakistan leapt from around 2,000-3,000 a day in late May to as high as 6,800 a day in mid-June and deaths are nearing 150 a day.

Mandatory Covid-19 facemasks expose bigoted nature of burqa bans in Europe

Lawyers and critics now say that in light of coronavirus, legal arguments against the burqa ban are much weaker and that it’s time to put an end to the criminalisation of women who choose to cover their faces in public.

Europe coronavirus death toll tops 100,000 - latest updates

The coronavirus disease has infected at least 2.3 million people and killed more than 150,000 globally. Here are the updates for April 18:

Fear of reinfection turns to racism towards Africans in China

In Guangzhou city, home to the largest African diaspora in Asia, racism appears to be widespread and systematic as new cases of coronavirus are reported across China.

What is it like to be pregnant amid a global pandemic?

TRT World spoke to three expectant women, who are dealing with stress and apprehension about getting infected with the coronavirus, as well as the standard nerves, as their due date approaches.

Lockdown, economic stimulus package and quarantine, the key terms explained

Here's the meaning behind the three main approaches taken by governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Is Pakistan, China's key ally, ready to tackle coronavirus cases?

Pakistan's reluctance in evacuating several hundred Pakistani nationals from the worst affected Wuhan province reveal major cracks in the country's healthcare infrastructure. And denying entry to its own citizens is not a sustainable solution.

Street art creates a splash of new life for Lisbon barrio

Painters from Angola, Brazil, France, Israel, Liberia, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Salvador, Spain and Uruguay and their works attract hundreds of visitors in the Quinta do Mocho housing project, north of Lisbon.

Meet Binali Yildirim, Istanbul's mayoral candidate

From being a founding member of the governing AK Party to serving as the country's prime minister for two years, Yildirim has played a vital role in Turkey's progress.

Transportation drives debate ahead of Turkey's local elections

Despite huge investments in transportation infrastructure in recent years, traffic and transport top the agenda for both politicians and voters.

Young Istanbulites, their reasons to vote in the March 31 local elections

While some young people appreciate rapid transformation in the city, many others feel there's much more to do to preserve Istanbul's charm.

Former leader Pinera seen as favourite as Chileans vote for president

Pinera garnered international attention for his handling of the dramatic rescue of trapped miners in 2010, and is seen as a safe pair of hands by investors. But his administration was marred by massive student protests seeking an education overhaul.