europe
Face masks and slippers: Museums preserve lockdown life
World
May 11, 2020
Face masks and slippers: Museums preserve lockdown life
Would you put your slippers on display? The global coronavirus pandemic is still raging but museums are already gathering testimony…
Europe prepares to reopen despite fears of virus second wave
World
May 10, 2020
Europe prepares to reopen despite fears of virus second wave
Millions of Europeans were preparing for a return to partial normality on Sunday, a day before officials relax some of…
France, Spain move toward reopening as global virus cases top 4 million
World
May 10, 2020
France, Spain move toward reopening as global virus cases top 4 million
The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped four million as some of the hardest-hit countries readied Sunday to lift lockdown…
Egypt mediates prisoner swap deal with Israel, Hamas leaders
Middle East
May 9, 2020
Egypt mediates prisoner swap deal with Israel, Hamas leaders
A member of the political bureau of Palestine’s Hamas organization, Basim Naaim, said Friday that mediation efforts on a prisoner exchange…
Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: reports
World
May 9, 2020
Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: reports
Britain plans to introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for most international arrivals, reports said Saturday, despite growing pressure on the…
Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut
World
May 9, 2020
Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut
The United States recorded its steepest job losses in history over the coronavirus pandemic as Europe moved to keep its…
US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce
World
May 9, 2020
US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce
The United States on Friday stunned other members of the UN Security Council by preventing a vote on a resolution…
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
World
May 6, 2020
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
ROME (AP) — From the marbled halls of Italy to the wheat fields of Kansas, health authorities are increasingly warning…
Trump urges US to reopen as daily death toll spikes
World
May 6, 2020
Trump urges US to reopen as daily death toll spikes
President Donald Trump made his first major foray out of the White House since the coronavirus lockdown began in a…
Germany eyes accelerated return to normality
World
May 6, 2020
Germany eyes accelerated return to normality
Germany is eyeing an almost complete return to normality in May, with plans to send all pupils back to school…