May 04 A Dutch cruise ship is waiting for help off the coast of West Africa after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus killed 3 By Gerald Imray, Associated Press Two crew members still onboard the Hondius — one British, one Dutch — need urgent medical care, the cruise ship operator said, adding it was still awaiting permission from local authorities in Cape Verde on Monday to evacuate passengers and… Continue reading
May 04 U.S. says 2 merchant ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz as Navy helps to restore shipping traffic By Adam Schreck, Sam Metz, Associated Press The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center has advised ships to cross the strait in Oman's waters, saying it set up an "enhanced security area."… Continue reading
May 03 Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says By Gerald Imray, Associated Press A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and South Africa's Department of Health said Sunday. Continue reading
May 03 Former Malian minister and junta critic abducted from home by armed men, family tells AP By Associated Press A former Malian minister and critic of the ruling junta was abducted from his home by armed, hooded men, one of his family members told The Associated Press Sunday. Continue reading
May 03 Trump says U.S. will help 'guide' stranded ships from Strait of Hormuz starting Monday By Adam Schreck, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump announced a project that will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed, but offered few details. Continue reading
May 03 Austrian police arrest suspect in supermarket baby food poisoning case By Associated Press Police in eastern Austria say a 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after rat poison turned up in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves in central Europe. Continue reading
May 03 Two U.S. service members missing in Morocco following annual military exercises By Ope Adetayo, Akram Oubachir, Associated Press Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday. Continue reading
May 02 Trump says he is reviewing new Iranian proposal to end war By Aamer Madhani, Sarah El Deeb, Adam Schreck, Associated Press President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war. Continue reading
May 02 Expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale By James Robson, Associated Press Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11. But prices are exorbitantly high. Continue reading
May 02 Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after health crisis in prison By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, her foundation said Friday. Continue reading