United States Trump asks for $2.5bn to fight coronavirus, gets $1bn for vaccine The US government wants the extra funds for vaccine development, therapeutics and stockpiling medical equipment.
Libya Libya's warring sides pull out of Geneva peace talks UN assures talks would continue after both sides announce end of their participation.
Asia Pacific East Timor PM Taur Matan Ruak resigns as coalition collapses Prime minister says he was prepared to stay in office until the resignation was accepted to guarantee stability.
United Kingdom Two conflicting portraits of Assange as extradition hearing opens US seeks whistle-blower's extradition but Assange's legal team say he is a 'symbol of all that Trump condemned'.
Europe Children among injured as German man ploughs car into crowd Police arrest 29-year-old citizen suspected of attacking crowd celebrating carnival in Volkmarsen.
Rape Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape Ex-movie producer Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault, third-degree rape but acquitted on most serious charges.