Jul 13 Polish president wins second term after bitter campaign By Vanessa Gera, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press The close race followed a bitter campaign between Duda and Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski that was dominated by cultural issues. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: WHO chief criticizes ‘mixed messages’ from leaders on coronavirus By Maria Cheng, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The WHO director-general did not call out specific politicians but said that "too many countries are headed in the wrong direction" with the pandemic and some were not taking the proper steps to curb infections. Continue reading
Jul 13 In the U.K. and France, debate over whether to require face masks spreads By Angela Charlton, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Scientists say the two countries' governments should have done so ever since they started easing lockdowns — like many other European nations did. Continue reading
Jul 13 Russian constitution change bans same-sex marriage By Associated Press Russian voters approved a package with a stipulation that marriage is only between a man and a woman, dashing the hopes of LGBT couples that they might someday enjoy the same rights as heterosexual couples. Continue reading
Jul 13 China to sanction 3 U.S. lawmakers and one ambassador for criticism By Associated Press U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, Rep. Chris Smith and Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback were targeted, as was the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The four have been critical of the ruling Communist Party’s policies toward minority groups… Continue reading
Jul 13 Families of Italy’s virus dead seek answers, solace and justice By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press A Facebook group created to let Italian families mourn their coronavirus dead has turned into an activist group that is providing testimony and evidence to prosecutors investigating whether any crimes contributed to Italy’s COVID-19 toll. Continue reading
Jul 13 Accusations of serial assault spark new #MeToo wave in Egypt By Associated Press Women's rights champions hope the authorities' swift response signals change in how Egyptian society handles accusations of sexual assault. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 5:43 This year’s Tour de France is a virtual ride The pandemic has delayed Tour de France, the world’s most watched bike race, to last August this year. Until then, there is a heavily watched virtual race every weekend with world class bikers and teams racing against each other from… Continue watching
Jul 12 As U.S. grapples with virus, Florida hits record case increase By Tamara Lush, Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press With the United States grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, Florida hit a grim milestone Sunday, shattering the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in positive cases. Continue reading
Jul 12 Poland’s momentous presidential runoff too close to call By Vanessa Gera, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press An exit poll for Poland’s presidential runoff Sunday showed a race that is too close to call between the conservative, populist incumbent and the liberal, pro-Europe mayor of Warsaw — a battle that reflected the deep divisions in this European… Continue reading