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1. Trump fires watchdog who handled complaint that triggered impeachment

   

   Trump informed the Senate intelligence committee Friday of his decision to fire Michael Atkinson, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

2. UN chief warns of 'COVID-19 storm' for warring nations but some conflicts still flaring

   

   UN secretary general Antonio Guterres said Friday that warring parties in 11 countries have responded positively to his appeal for a global ceasefire to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. But turning words into peace is enormously difficult and fighting has escalated in some major conflicts.

3. 3M faces pressure from Trump order to stop exporting N95 masks to Canada

   

   Medical device manufacturer 3M says it is under pressure from the White House to stop exporting N95 masks it currently produces in the United States to other countries, including Canada.

4. Prince Charles opens new London hospital for coronavirus patients

   

   Prince Charles on Friday remotely opened the new Nightingale Hospital at London's main exhibition and conference centre, a temporary facility that will soon be able to treat 4,000 people who have contracted COVID-19.

5. Trump recommends face masks to stem COVID-19, though says he won't wear one

   

   The new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people, especially in areas hit hard by the spread of the coronavirus, to use rudimentary coverings like T-shirts, bandanas and non-medical masks to cover their faces while outdoors.