Hospital fire kills 18 coronavirus patients in India
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Wisconsin plea to help India as COVID cases there soar
As India's COVID-19 crisis worsens, local health leaders and community members are urging people in Wisconsin to help those halfway around the world.
As India's COVID-19 crisis worsens, local health leaders and community members are urging people in Wisconsin to help those halfway around the world.
India sets another global daily record of 379K new COVID-19 cases as lines of ambulances wait at crematoriums
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 200,000 with many more likely uncounted
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
Prince Harry and Meghan to lead 'Vax Live' world fundraising concert
The couple will serve as the campaign chairs of an effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries, which includes a fundraising concert in May.
The couple will serve as the campaign chairs of an effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries, which includes a fundraising concert in May.
EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.
82 dead after fire of coronavirus ward of Baghdad hospital
More than 80 people have died in a catastrophic fire at a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients.
More than 80 people have died in a catastrophic fire at a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients.
US pledges aid 'immediately' to India amid devastating COVID-19 surge
For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections - nearly 350,000 cases, spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged there.
For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections - nearly 350,000 cases, spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged there.
Turkey summons US ambassador after Biden recognizes Armenian genocide
Turkey’s foreign ministry has summoned the U.S. ambassador in Ankara to protest the U.S. decision to mark the deportation and killing of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire as “genocide.”
Turkey’s foreign ministry has summoned the U.S. ambassador in Ankara to protest the U.S. decision to mark the deportation and killing of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire as “genocide.”
Armenian genocide: What happened, and why Biden’s recognition matters
The massacre of up to 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I is observed each year on April 24. Here’s what it would mean for President Joe Biden to formally call it genocide.
The massacre of up to 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I is observed each year on April 24. Here’s what it would mean for President Joe Biden to formally call it genocide.
Alexei Navalny, imprisoned Russian opposition leader, to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Granddaughters of Armenian Genocide survivors share stories of resilience
There are a handful of genocide survivors still alive to share their stories, but their incredible stories of resilience will continue to be shared by their children and grandchildren.
There are a handful of genocide survivors still alive to share their stories, but their incredible stories of resilience will continue to be shared by their children and grandchildren.
India records 314,835 new COVID-19 infections — world’s highest number of daily cases
India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.
India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno killed after 30 years in power, military says
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday on the battlefield in a fight against rebels.
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday on the battlefield in a fight against rebels.
US warns against travel to 80% of world due to COVID-19 pandemic
The State Department is urging Americans to reconsider any international travel due to risks from the coronavirus pandemic.
The State Department is urging Americans to reconsider any international travel due to risks from the coronavirus pandemic.
India's capital to lock down amid devastating coronavirus surge
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
Prince Philip funeral reunites William and Harry, who were seen exchanging words after the service
Though Princes William and Harry didn't walk side-by-side during the funeral procession for Prince Philip, they were seen walking together and exchanging words as they left the service.
Though Princes William and Harry didn't walk side-by-side during the funeral procession for Prince Philip, they were seen walking together and exchanging words as they left the service.
Prince Philip designed his own hearse, a modified Land Rover, to carry his coffin in procession
Prince Philip, who liked Land Rovers and drove them for much of his life, will make his last journey in one.
Prince Philip, who liked Land Rovers and drove them for much of his life, will make his last journey in one.