Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Suicide bombing at Kabul education center kills at least 18
Afghanistan’s interior ministry says a suicide attack outside an educational center in the capital, Kabul, has killed at least 18 people and wounded 57 others, including schoolchildren.
Afghanistan’s interior ministry says a suicide attack outside an educational center in the capital, Kabul, has killed at least 18 people and wounded 57 others, including schoolchildren.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
U.S. stepping up diplomatic efforts to try to end fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan
The Trump administration waded cautiously Friday into international efforts to halt fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which are engaged in their worst conflict in more than 25 years.
The Trump administration waded cautiously Friday into international efforts to halt fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which are engaged in their worst conflict in more than 25 years.
Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid COVID-19 surge
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
US signs international anti-abortion declaration
The Geneva Consensus Declaration was signed by some 31 United Nations members to build a coalition around the issue of defending life and where nations stand on women’s health.
The Geneva Consensus Declaration was signed by some 31 United Nations members to build a coalition around the issue of defending life and where nations stand on women’s health.
Trump: Sudan to normalize ties with Israel in US-brokered deal
President Donald Trump says Sudan will start to normalize ties with Israel, making it the third Arab state to do so in the run-up to Election Day.
President Donald Trump says Sudan will start to normalize ties with Israel, making it the third Arab state to do so in the run-up to Election Day.
Edward Snowden is granted permanent residency in Russia
Snowden, a former contractor with the NSA, has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. after leaking classified documents detailing government surveillance programs.
Snowden, a former contractor with the NSA, has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. after leaking classified documents detailing government surveillance programs.
Teen computer whiz Carlo Acutis could be 1st millennial Catholic saint
Carlo Acutis is the youngest contemporary person to be beatified.
Carlo Acutis is the youngest contemporary person to be beatified.
Man protects 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta by bringing them inside his home to keep them safe
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
Wales to implement 2-week 'firebreak' lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
Suspect in French teacher's beheading was Chechen teen, police say
French authorities say a suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack.
French authorities say a suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack.
US surpasses 8 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 218,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
More than 218,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
WHO study finds 4 drugs have little to no effect on COVID-19
The world's largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir has little or no effect on severe cases.
The world's largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir has little or no effect on severe cases.
Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
Woman returns stolen Pompeii artifacts to historic site after 15 years, claims they’re ‘cursed’
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
2 Americans awarded Nobel Prize in economics
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”