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Far-left candidate Castillo leads Peruvian presidential race – Ipsos exit poll

Peru election Pedro Castillo

Lima, PeruReuters Far-left candidate Pedro Castillo is leading the Peruvian presidential race with 16.1 per cent of the vote, followed by conservative Keiko Fujimori and liberal economist Hernando de Soto, tied in second place with 11.9 per cent, according to an Ipsos exit poll released on Sunday night.  In fourth place is social conservative Yonhy […]

Seven in 10 people back city lockdowns to contain coronavirus

Coronavirus police in Italy

London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Seven in 10 people worldwide would support sealing off entire cities or towns affected by coronavirus to slow the spread of infection, according to a poll of citizens in 10 countries. As health authorities battle to stop a worldwide pandemic, a clear majority backed lockdowns to prevent anyone entering or leaving […]