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What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

There is no specific treatment or cure for hantavirus infections, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.

European leaders say the timing of Trump's decision to pull troops from Germany came as a surprise

By Mark Carlson, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Asked about the American decision, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said: "I wouldn't exaggerate that because I think we are expecting that Europe is taking more charge of its own security.

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…

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."…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.