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Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year's attack on Israel th…
Italy to shut down all nonessential production activities
ROME — The Italian government is closing all nonessential production activities in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said late Saturday.
Spain's coronavirus outbreak to worsen in next days, leader warns
The novel coronavirus outbreak in Spain, already among the harshest in the world, will continue to expand, with more cases and deaths over the next few days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.
Palestinians report 1st cases of coronavirus in Gaza Strip
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry announced the first two cases of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip early Sunday.
Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Lockdowns have begun in Africa as coronavirus cases rise above 1,000, while Nigeria on Saturday announced it is closing airports to all i…
Israeli leader offers to step down next year in unity deal
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister Saturday said he is ready to step down next year as part of a proposed power-sharing agreement with his chief rival me…
Mexico turns to cartoon character for coronavirus education
The Mexican government has created a super-woman style cartoon character called “Susana Distancia,” a play on the Spanish words for “A Healthy Distance,” to remind people to keep apart to prevent the spread of the …
Bolivian tribunal recommends vote delay due to coronavirus
Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Saturday recommended that elections scheduled for May 3 be delayed as the government imposes nationwide restrictions in…
'A mess in America': Why Asia now looks safer than the US in the coronavirus crisis
SINGAPORE — In January, as Singapore racked up the highest numbers of coronavirus infections outside China, an alarmed Shasta Grant searched for flights back home to Indianapolis.
Shooting at Sri Lanka prison kills 1 inmate, wounds 4
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — One prisoner was killed and four others wounded Saturday when guards opened fire after tensions flared during a protest by prisoners in a facility in north-central Sri Lanka, police said.
Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?
TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic flame has arrived in Japan from Greece. Next comes the torch relay around the country, which is scheduled to start on Thursday cture i…
Greece sends nearly 600 migrants to locked camp
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Almost 600 migrants arrested while crossing to three Greek islands from the Turkish coast opposite have arrived at a facility in northern Greece where they are required to remain pending…
Fire in Serbian capital Belgrade kills 6, injures 6 more
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A fire early on Saturday in a residential building in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, has killed six people and injured six more, police said.
Quake hits northwest Greece, causing damage but no injuries
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck northwestern Greece in the early hours of Saturday, causing damage to buildings but no reported injuries.
Iran announces 123 more virus deaths, bringing toll to 1,556 amid 20,610 confirmed cases.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announces 123 more virus deaths, bringing toll to 1,556 amid 20,610 confirmed cases.
Jack Ma sending 1.8 million masks and other aid to Asia
TOKYO — Jack Ma, Asia’s richest man, pledged 1.8 million face masks and 210 million coronavirus test kits to some of the continent’s poorest nations, the latest step in an ongoing effort from his foundation to push…