Mar 25 ‘We are collapsing’: Virus pummels medics in Spain and Italy By Joseph Wilson, Aritz Parra, Associated Press In Spain, doctors and nurses complain of shortages of the equipment necessary to shield them from contagion and tests for the new virus. There and in Italy, many medical professionals are falling ill. Continue reading
Mar 25 Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule By Daria Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036. Continue reading
Mar 25 UN chief urges $2 billion for vulnerable nations with virus By Associated Press The U.N, chief called the amount a “drop in the ocean,” noting that the U.S. Senate is seeking $2 trillion — “1,000 times more” — for the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Mar 25 Police struggle to enforce India’s sweeping virus lockdown By Associated Press On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a three-week countrywide lockdown covering nearly one-fifth of the world's population “to save India and Indians.”… Continue reading
Mar 25 Turkish prosecutors file indictment over Khashoggi killing By Associated Press Turkish prosecutors have formally charged two former aides of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and 18 other Saudi nationals over the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Continue reading
Mar 25 COVID-19 around the world: Spain’s deaths leap and Prince Charles now infected By Associated Press Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 6:23 WHO warns U.S. may become coronavirus’ new global epicenter, as India locks down Confirmed U.S. cases of coronavirus have reached 50,000, with more than 600 deaths. But as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned of dire conditions in hospitals, Wall Street rallied and President Trump spoke of easing government restrictions soon in order… Continue watching
Mar 24 Nature reserve activist shot to death in central Mexico By Associated Press One other activist has been killed in Mexico so far in 2020, according to Mexico's National Human Rights Commission. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 2:46 News Wrap: Afghan leaders trade blame for possible cut in U.S. aid In our news wrap Tuesday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and rival Abdullah Abdullah traded blame for a possible $1 billion reduction of U.S. aid. Sec. of State Mike Pompeo made the threat after meeting with them in Kabul. Also, The… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 5:04 Italian doctors urge the U.S. to learn from their country’s mistakes By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin With close to 7,000 deaths, Italy is the country hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic so far. Its health care system, one of Europe’s best, is mustering all its resources to respond to the flood of patients infected with COVID-19. Continue watching