Government finalizing stricter lockdown directives; Health Ministry says shutting down supermarkets not on the table after top official appeared to suggest it

Restaurants and cafes try to offer takeout options in order to get through pandemic, but have been forced to put most of their regular staff on unpaid leave

Local governments in Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington and New York City among those to order shut down to promote social distancing, but not all states acting similarly

Owners take opposing views on government measures banning people from sitting in their establishments; despite restrictions, people out and about in the city

Owners lament new measures, say they should be allowed to serve up to 10 customers at a time, and more governmental help needed; many shops close altogether

The five-day Open Restaurants Jerusalem brings visitors to restaurant kitchens and bakeries, opening their doors after-hours to share the secrets and tips of the trade

Child crawls into contraption's hatch in restaurant before realizing he can't get out again; patron with circular saw in car helps get him back into his parents arms

After owner says authorities gave him no trouble registering controversial name, local government orders eatery shut down until it is changed

Angry customer apparently kills 28-year-old, then flees the scene and is still on the run

4-year-old in moderate condition after glass crashes onto Seatara eatery; police open investigation