Mar 24 Albert Uderzo, a creator of French hero Asterix, dies at 92 By Associated Press The French press quoted family members as saying that Uderzo died of a heart attack in the Paris suburb of Neuilly. Continue reading
Mar 24 Spanish army finds deceased bodies in nursing homes among residents By Ciaran Giles, Associated Press Troops disinfecting nursing homes have found, to their horror, some residents living in squalor among the infectious bodies of people that authorities suspect have died from the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 24 India will begin 21-day lockdown to curb virus By Associated Press "To save India and every Indian, there will be a total ban on venturing out of your homes," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, adding that if the country failed to manage the next 21 days, it could be set back… Continue reading
Mar 24 Stocks up over 5% amid building hopes for U.S. virus stimulus By Associated Press Stocks around the world rallied Tuesday amid expectations that Congress is nearing a deal to pump nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy. Continue reading
Mar 24 UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and U.S. By David Rising, Chris Blake, Associated Press Overnight reporting showed 85% of the new cases are being reported in Europe and the United States, said Dr. Margaret Harris, a WHO spokeswoman. Continue reading
Mar 24 Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021 By Eddie Pells, Stephen Wade, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a postponement is unavoidable if the 2020 Games cannot be held in a complete manner amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 23 Virus fuels calls for sanctions relief on Iran, Venezuela By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The idea has picked up support from prominent leftists in the U.S., including presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Continue reading
Mar 23 U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan after Pompeo trip to Kabul By Kathy Gannon, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The announcement came from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday after he made an unannounced visit to Kabul to meet with Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 2:01 News Wrap: IOC member says Tokyo Olympics will be postponed In our news wrap Monday, there is word that this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo will be postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Dick Pound, an American member of the International Olympic Committee, said they will likely take place… Continue watching
Mar 23 'Stay at home': UK limits gatherings to 2 people in virus response By Danica Kirka, Pan Pylas, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday sweeping curbs on everyday activity including the banning of any gatherings of more than two people. Continue reading