Tuesday

March 24, 2020

Armed conflicts and attacks

Terrorism in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri

FBI agents shoot dead an armed man during an arrest operation in Belton, Missouri, U.S. The man was suspected of plotting a bombing attack, with far-right motivations, at a Kansas City hospital believed to be treating COVID-19 patients. (ABC News) (CNN)

Arts and culture

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China

The Badaling section of the Great Wall of China reopens to visitors. (CNN)

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 Summer Olympics

After the Summer Olympics is postponed, the Tokyo station's Olympic countdown clock displaying the number of days until the Games (a local tourist attraction) is switched to show the current date and time. (The Japan Times)