Coronavirus cases in China on the decline day after day, and researchers say female genital mutilation affects far more countries than we think

*) Governments grapple with virus border closures, lockdowns

Governments around the globe are grappling with how to implement border closures, travel restrictions and lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The virus and countermeasures have unleashed transportation chaos and threatened economies.

But authorities say the steps are needed to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

*)With 3 more victories, Biden extends lead over Sanders

Joe Biden secured solid victories over Bernie Sanders in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in Florida, Illinois and Arizona.

Ohio chose to halt in-person voting and delay its primary to avoid the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

Illinois, Florida and Arizona went ahead, instituting some new safety measures for voters and poll workers.

*)Turkey and EU trio discuss Syria, migration crisis

Turkish, German, British and French leaders discussed the Syria crisis, refugee issue and the coronavirus pandemic.

During the talks, the leaders discussed methods of humanitarian aid to Syria's northwest Idlib province.

They also agreed to work jointly to combat the coronavirus pandemic that had prompted the summit to be held over video conference.

*)EU border restrictions will hit transfers of child refugees – UN official

European border restrictions in place due to coronavirus will affect plans to transfer hundreds of children out of refugee camps in Greece, the UN says.

European countries had in recent weeks agreed to take unaccompanied minors from Greece.

But some EU member states imposed checks at control-free travel borders and EU leaders are later expected to seal the bloc's external borders.

And finally,

*)World 'woefully' underestimating female genital mutilation, study finds

Female genital mutilation affects far more countries than previously thought, researchers say.

That means global estimates for the number of women who have been cut are "woefully" low as compared to actual numbers.

The UN says about 200 million girls and women have been cut worldwide.