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Tokyo Olympics: IOC to hold emergency meet with sports bodies, says report

The IOC plans a conference call on Tuesday to 'keep the international federations informed of the situation, as well as the National Olympic Committees and athletes', according to a report

Recession risk calls for joint response, says UN chief Antonio Guterres

The pandemic had created a "real and growing risk of a global recession," the former Portuguese premier said

I'm supernatural, says Semenya, as she pursues Tokyo Olympics 200m slot

The 29-year-old South African cannot defend her 800m title as she refuses to abide by World Athletics testosterone-reducing regulations covering races between 400m and the mile

Saudi Aramco reports 20.6% drop in 2019 profit over low prices, production

The energy giant posted net profits of $88.2 billion last year compared to $111.1 billion in 2018, it said in the statement to the Saudi Stock Market

Coronavirus: Spain cases up by 1,500 in a day; govt may declare emergency

The country was expected to declare a state of emergency on Saturday

Coronavirus forces Biden, Sanders to shift from rallies to virtual events

The global coronavirus pandemic has sent the 2020 presidential campaign into a virtual phase

Coronavirus: US passes bipartisan bill offering free testing, paid leaves

The bill provides $1.3 billion in emergency food aid for low-income pregnant women and their young children, senior citizens and food banks

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates exits company's board of directors

Gates left his CEO position in 2000, handing the company reins to Steve Ballmer to devote more time to his charitable foundation

Europe, not China, now the 'epicentre' of coronavirus pandemic: WHO chief

Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said

British Airways to cut jobs as virus affects demand for air travel: CEO

British Airways to cut jobs as coronavirus devastates demand for air travel

ICICI Bank, HDFC, Kotak and Axis Bank join SBI to invest in YES Bank

The ICICI Bank in a regulatory filing said that the board has approved an equity investment of up to Rs 1000 crore in equity shares of YES Bank Limited

Iran reports 85 more deaths due to coronavirus, toll reaches 514

The highest single-day death toll in one of the world's worst-affected countries

Kim Jong Un supervises another round of artillery drills, 4th since Feb

The Korean Central News Agency said Kim guided an artillery firing competition between army units on Thursday

Ronaldinho lawyers appeal pre-trial detention in fake passport case

The 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother, Roberto de Assis Moreira, have been held in a police cell since last Friday accused of entering Paraguay using fake passports

Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Gregoire tests positive for Coronavirus

Gregoire-Trudeau's symptoms, after returning from Britain, had included 'a low fever late last night'

Coronavirus' global impact will depend on how govts respond, says IMF

IMF officials have been urging a strong, coordinated global response, including rolling out spending measures to cushion the blow from the virus

Coronavirus scare: Iran accuses US of 'economic terrorism,' urges sanctions

The foreign minister said sanctions have made difficult for the country to export oil and impossible to import medicine and medical equipment, including to identify and treat coronavirus patients

Coronavirus: IATA urges 'emergency steps' for airlines after US travel ban

US President Donald Trump's announced ban on travellers coming from most of Europe "will create enormous cash-flow pressures for airlines," Alexandre de Juniac, head of the IATA said

Brazil official who met Donald Trump tests positive for Coronavirus

The Brazilian president's office "has taken and is taking all necessary preventive measures to protect the health of the president and all staff that traveled with him to the United States"

Canada PM Trudeau self-isolates as wife develops mild flu-like symptoms

Trudeau also cancelled a meeting with Canada's provincial and territorial leaders in Ottawa