Economy Apr 29 Making public transit safe a next hurdle in easing lockdowns Public transportation systems in cities around the world are key to getting workers back on the job and restarting devastated economies as coronavirus infections decline. Yet officials say mass transit will have to be re-imagined for the pandemic era.
Arts Apr 28 Hi-tech scans uncover new details of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring,’ but not her identity Researchers using a battery of modern imaging techniques have gotten under the skin of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring," but tests haven't answered the key question about the world famous painting's enigmatic subject: who is she?…
Arts Apr 22 Video shows thief stole van Gogh painting using sledgehammer A Dutch crime-busting television show has aired security camera footage showing how an art thief smashed his way through reinforced glass doors at a museum in the early hours of March 30.
Nation Apr 20 Some U.S. manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing and a small number of other manufacturers around the U.S. geared up Monday to resume production this week amid pressure from President Donald Trump to reopen the economy and resistance from governors who warn there is…
World Apr 17 Nations struggle to count virus toll China has announced that the coronavirus death toll Wuhan was nearly 50% higher than previously reported. The revision highlights just how seriously current figures may be understating the true toll of the pandemic around the globe.
Arts Mar 30 Dutch museum says van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
World Mar 09 Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects in downing of flight MH17 It's a day that has been a long time coming for family and friends of those killed on July 17, 2014, when a Buk missile blew MH17 out of the sky above conflict-torn eastern Ukraine.
World Mar 06 Families of MH17 victims hope truth emerges from unprecedented trial A trial starts Monday in the Netherlands for three Russians linked to their country’s security and intelligence services and a Ukrainian rebel commander.
World Feb 19 Dutch farmers protest in The Hague against emissions policy As tractors poured into the city on Wednesday, the Dutch military parked large trucks across roads to prevent farmers from driving into the business and shopping center.
World Jan 23 Myanmar should act to prevent genocide against Rohingya, UN court rules The United Nations' top court on Thursday ordered Myanmar to do all it can to prevent genocide against the Rohingya people, a ruling met by members of the Muslim minority with gratitude and relief but also some skepticism that the…