May 25 Watch 6:38 How COVID-19 reshapes our views of life, and of loss By Malcolm Brabant Many Western societies have not had to face death at the scale of COVID-19 since World War II, nearly 75 years ago. Could the grim reality of the coronavirus pandemic change the way we deal with life and loss? Special… Continue watching
May 25 UK leader’s aide says he won’t quit over car travel during lockdown By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Dominic Cummings says he traveled so that extended family could care for his 4-year-old son if he and his wife both fell ill. The government is facing a tide of anger from politicians and the public over the revelation. Continue reading
May 25 Israel’s Netanyahu vows to push ahead with West Bank annexation By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by key allies. Continue reading
May 25 Poland’s president appoints new head of embattled Supreme Court By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press Polish President Andrzej Duda on Monday appointed a judge backed by the right-wing ruling party to be the new head of the Supreme Court, marking apparent victory in years of government efforts to take control of the court. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: WHO to temporarily stop study of malaria drug By Associated Press “This concern relates to the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in COVID-19,” Tedros said, adding that the drugs are accepted treatments for people with malaria or auto-immune diseases. Continue reading
May 24 White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the U.S. in the number of confirmed cases. Continue reading
May 24 In fight against virus, South Africa expects a long wait By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press South Africa is struggling to balance its fight against the coronavirus with its dire need to resume economic activity. The country with the Africa’s most developed economy also has its highest number of infections. Continue reading
May 24 Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Europeans and Americans soaked up the sun where they could Sunday, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased, while European governments grappled with how and when to let in foreign travelers in hopes of salvaging… Continue reading
May 24 Calls grow for UK leader’s aide to quit over lockdown trip By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Adviser Dominic Cummings has defended his decision to drive 250 miles from London to his parents' home in Durham, in northeast England, with his wife and son as he was coming down with COVID-19 at the end of March. Continue reading
May 24 Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press The Taliban and Afghanistan's president announced late Saturday a three-day cease-fire ahead of a major Islamic holiday that begins Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. Continue reading