May 11 Restart or re-stop? Countries reopen amid second-wave fears By Associated Press Countries around the world faced the delicate balance of trying to restart their battered economies without causing a second wave of coronavirus infections. Continue reading
May 10 On Mother’s Day, leaders search for optimism amid pandemic By Frank Jordans, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press As families in the U.S. and elsewhere marked Mother's Day in a time of social distancing and isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, world leaders projected optimism they could loosen lockdowns while controlling a potential second wave of infection… Continue reading
May 10 New virus clusters show risks of 2nd wave as protests flare By Frank Jordans, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press In Germany, where thousands have protested remaining restrictions in recent days, health officials say the number of people each confirmed coronavirus patient infects rose above 1 again, reflecting a renewed increase in cases. The number must be below 1 for… Continue reading
May 10 Pandemic shows contrasts between US, European safety nets By David McHugh, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic is straining social safety nets across the globe — and underlining sharp differences in approach between wealthy societies such as the United States and Europe. Continue reading
May 10 UK’s Johnson lays out road map for easing virus lockdown By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The British government has replaced its “stay at home” coronavirus slogan with a new “stay alert” message, a move that has met with widespread criticism ahead of a speech Sunday in which Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lay out the… Continue reading
May 09 Russia, Belarus mark Victory Day in contrasting events By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, in a ceremony shorn of its usual military parade and pomp by the coronavirus pandemic. In neighboring Belarus, however, the ceremonies… Continue reading
May 09 New outbreaks in Germany, SKorea underline risk of easing up By Nicole Winfield, Vanesa Gera, Joe McDonald, Associated Press Fresh coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses in Germany and new cases reported Saturday in South Korea linked to a man who had visited multiple nightclubs highlighted the challenges authorities face as they seek to open up their economies. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 2:15 News Wrap: Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery killing appear in court In our news wrap Friday, two white men in Georgia made their initial court appearance in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested Thursday night and face murder and assault charges in a case that sparked… Continue watching
May 08 Government-run virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press An app in India has exacerbated concerns about digital security and surveillance after the government made it mandatory for all workers, military personnel and stranded Indians abroad who wish to be repatriated. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 4:47 What these World War II veterans remember most about VE-Day By Malcolm Brabant Seventy-five years ago this week, Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies in Europe in a red schoolhouse in Reims, France. World War II would last three more brutal months in the Pacific, but six years of horror and Holocaust was… Continue watching