Jul 27 Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month, UN finds By Lori Hinnant, Sam Mednick, Associated Press In a study published Monday, four U.N. agencies said failing to act now will have devastating long-term consequences not just for the children, but for society as a whole. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 6:39 Why India's coronavirus numbers probably underestimate the country's outbreak By Fred de Sam Lazaro India has reported more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections -- a number exceeded only by the U.S. and Brazil. But experts say that both cases and deaths in the country are likely underestimates due to gaps in testing and… Continue watching
Jul 27 Poles split over government's plan to exit domestic violence treaty By Associated Press Poles are bitterly divided over steps being taken by the right-wing government to exit the Istanbul Convention, a European treaty against domestic violence, claiming it promotes gender “ideology” and links violence to religion. Continue reading
Jul 27 80,000 people leave Vietnamese city after new virus cases appear By Hau Dinh, Associated Press Vietnam, widely seen as a success in dealing with the coronavirus, reimposed a social distancing order in Da Nang following the cases, the first known to be locally transmitted in the country in over three months. Continue reading
Jul 27 Iraq prime minister orders probe after two protesters killed in clashes By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Iraq’s prime minister says he has opened an investigation into the killing of two anti-government protesters at the hands of security forces. Continue reading
Jul 27 Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement By Aron Heller, Associated Press A wave of demonstrations is sweeping Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his perceived failure to handle the country’s deepening economic crisis. Continue reading
Jul 27 Trade, technology and security at risk in U.S.-China feud By Associated Press From high-tech chips to control of the high seas, their interests are closely intertwined. The ongoing sharp deterioration in U.S.-China ties poses risks to both countries and the rest of the world. In… Continue reading
Jul 27 Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press Muslim pilgrims have started arriving in Mecca for a drastically scaled-down hajj as Saudi authorities balance the kingdom’s oversight of one of Islam’s key pillars and the safety of visitors in the face of a global pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 27 European tourism faces turbulence only weeks after restart By Associated Press Europe's tourism revival is running into turbulence only weeks after countries opened their borders, with rising infections in Spain and other countries causing increasing concern. Continue reading
Jul 27 Price of gold surges but stocks mixed amid U.S.-China feud and pandemic By Associated Press Major indexes in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined while Frankfurt and Shanghai edged up. U.S. stock futures were slightly higher ahead of the open. Continue reading