Italy, Vatican lower flags, observe silence to honor coronavirus dead
Italians marked a minute of silence and flags at government buildings were lowered to half mast on Tuesday to honor the thousands of victims of...
U.S. Republicans wary of more coronavirus spending, but Trump urges infrastructure plan
U.S. Republican lawmakers signaled caution on Tuesday over Democratic plans to prepare yet another large spending bill to battle the coronavirus crisis, even as President...
Saudi minister tells Muslims to wait on making haj plans: state TV
Saudi Arabia is urging Muslims to wait before making plans to attend the annual haj pilgrimage until there is more clarity about the deadly coronavirus...
Dutch 101-year-old coronavirus patient recovers
A 101-year-old woman who contracted coronavirus in the Netherlands has recovered, offering what her hospital said was “a spark of hope”....
U.S. health officials consider face masks for Americans to slow coronavirus, but ‘not there yet’
U.S. health officials said on Tuesday they are discussing whether to recommend that the general public wear face masks as a way to prevent transmission...
Doping: WADA reinstates International Taekwondo Federation
The International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) was removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)’s non-compliant list, WADA said on Tuesday following a vote by its executive...
Senators urge U.S. airlines to issue ticket refunds after bailout
Nine Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday urged the chief executives of 11 major airlines to issue full cash refunds to customers canceling flights during the...
Fear of virus won’t save mom in U.S. college admissions scandal from prison
A California mother was sentenced on Tuesday to seven months in prison for paying $450,000 to help her daughters gain an illicit edge in the...
Pompeo lays out framework for Venezuelan vote, end of sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for a transitional government in Venezuela that would pave the way for democratic elections within six to 12...
Canada coronavirus deaths jump by 35% in less than a day: official
The Canadian death toll from a worsening coronavirus outbreak has jumped by 35% to 89 in less than a day, chief public health officer Theresa...
