SEENews reviews the most dominating headlines of the daily world news. The following titles came as the most popular news on Monday.
Coronavirus: New York City Shuts down Schools, Restaurants and Theatres
New York City is closing schools on Monday, and restaurants, bars, and other venues a day later in an effort to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he decided to act because "our city is facing an unprecedented threat, and we must respond with a wartime mentality". (BBC)
Satellite Images Show Iran Building Burial Pits for Coronavirus Victims
(CNN)Iran has been rapidly expanding a major cemetery in Qom, the area worst hit by the country's novel coronavirus outbreak, satellite images obtained by CNN reveal. (CNN)
5 Takeaways from The Democratic Debate
Underdog Bernie Sanders came to fight, and front-runner Joe Biden promised a woman vice president. The Democratic debate Sunday began as a genteel conversation over how to address the coronavirus and descended into a testy battle over records and who has the courage to do the right thing. The candidates clashed over issues ranging from bankruptcy policy and same-sex marriage to health care and immigration and highlighted their differing visions for the country. (Euronews)
‘I’ll Do What I Want’: Aoc Covid-19 Spat Shows Americans Face Same Key Problem In A Virus Crisis – Obsession With Binary Positions
A row between a conservative former model and the congressional representative’s followers on whether it’s evil to be eating out amid the dreaded coronavirus outbreak shows the central problem the US faces today, and one far more threatening. (Russia Today)
French Politicians Call to Delay 2nd Round Vote After Low Turnout Over COVID-19 – Reports
Sunday’s municipal elections in France saw a record low turnout due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, pushing opposition politicians to demand the delay of the second round, which is scheduled for next Sunday, media reported. (Sputnik)
An Elbow Bump Nod to Coronavirus, Talk of A Woman VP And Other Top Moments from Sunday's Debate
It was a head-to-head Democratic primary debate for the first time in the 2020 election cycle. (USA Today)
Effort to Shore up Economy Is Federal Reserve’s Most Dramatic Move Since 2008
The Fed aimed to make borrowing as cheap as possible for U.S. households and businesses as the coronavirus brings the economy to a near-standstill.
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