Is Malawi an 'African exception'?

A recent Malawi court ruling to cancel elections has excited Africa observers. But is it really a big precedent?

Ex-US wildlife chief: Trump plan could kill billions of birds

Proposal seeks to remove 50-year practice of using criminal penalties on companies to prevent unintentional bird deaths.

Duterte presses on with 'drug war' despite coronavirus lockdown

Rights groups call for immediate stop to police operations and warn against more abuses during national health crisis.

6.5 Quake Shakes Idaho

A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, on Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. An emergency room health unit coordinator at St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center, said the hospital, about 65 miles south of the epicenter, shook, but the quake didn't interfere with the...

US Captain Fighting Outbreak Pleads With Navy to Evacuate

With at least 100 sailors having tested positive for the coronavirus, the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt is pleading with his Navy bosses to let him evacuate the crew onto land. The ship has a crew of more than 4,000. "We are not at war. Sailors do not...

Mexico registers 1,215 coronavirus cases, 29 deaths: health ministry

Mexico's health ministry on Tuesday registered 1,215 cases of coronavirus in the country, up from 1,094 the day before.

Japan on brink of emergency as coronavirus spreads: government spokesman

Japan remains on the brink of a state of emergency as the rate of coronavirus infections continues to increase in the country, its top government spokesman said on Wednesday.

Trump urges Florida to welcome cruise ship with deadly coronavirus outbreak

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Florida officials to open an Atlantic Coast port to a Dutch cruise ship stuck at sea with a deadly coronavirus outbreak onboard, urging the governor to drop his opposition.

'Toy Cannon' Launched Rockets for the Astros

Jimmy Wynn, the diminutive Houston slugger whose monster shots in the 1960s and '70s earned him the popular nickname “The Toy Cannon," has died. He was 78. The Astros said the three-time All-Star outfielder died Thursday in Houston, per the AP , but did not provide further details. Just 5-foot-9, Wynn...

U.S. says two locally employed staff at foreign missions died of the coronavirus

Two locally employed staff at U.S. foreign missions, one in Indonesia and one in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have died of the coronavirus, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, its first pandemic-related losses among staff.

UN chief says coronavirus 'worst crisis' since WWII: Live updates

Guterres' warning comes as US fatalities exceed China's with about 857,000 people globally confirmed with the disease.

New kids on the block: Welsh town invaded by goats

Paying no heed to social distancing rules, a herd of goats has overrun locked-down Llandudno.

EU warns Hungary not to flout democracy with coronavirus laws

Brussels officials are concerned that Viktor Orban's power-grab may undermine the principles of the European Union.

The 'Coronavirus Truthers' Have Arrived

NBC News is calling them "coronavirus deniers"; the Daily Beast is going with "coronavirus truthers." These are the people—most of them conspiracy theorists or far-right activists—who started the #FilmYourHospital hashtag urging people to head out to their local hospitals, film the entrances, and then post the results on...

ESPN Has Good News for You, Sports Fans

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic. ESPN and Netflix announced on Tuesday that the 10-part documentary series called The Last Dance will air...

Mexico president ramps up rich vs poor rhetoric in coronavirus fight

As the outlook for Mexico's economy gets gloomier during the coronavirus crisis, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has driven home the message that his government is ready to help the poor to weather the storm - but that the rich can forget it.

Australian authorities take cluster approach to contain coronavirus

Australian authorities will open a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sydney's Bondi Beach on Wednesday as health workers try to contain clusters of infections across the country.

Paris Club creditors agree to cancel $1.4 billion of Somali debt

The Paris Club of creditor nations agreed on Tuesday to restructure Somalia's debt, including immediately canceling $1.4 billion owed by the impoverished Horn of Africa country.

Tokyo may keep city-run schools closed through early May: media

Tokyo is considering keeping city-operated schools closed through early May, public broadcaster NHK and other local media reported on Wednesday, a day after coronavirus infections in the Japanese capital hit a daily record of 78.

Trump's $2 trillion will not shield minorities from coronavirus

Coronavirus does not provide a level playing field for the poor - and that is no shock to people of colour in the US.

White House projects 100,000-240,000 US deaths from coronavirus

Trump calls efforts to slow the spread of the virus 'a matter of life and death' and warns of a 'rough' two weeks ahead.

Global race to find coronavirus vaccine

Countries around the world race to find a vaccine as UK sees calls for volunteers to participate in human trials.

Japanese warship, China fishing boat collide in East China Sea

No casualties reported following the incident, which happened north of Japan-controlled islets that China also claims.

US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly opposed extending waiver but was persuaded by the Treasury's Steven Mnuchin.

Myanmar reports first coronavirus death as case numbers rise

Myanmar reported its first coronavirus death on Tuesday, a 69-year-old man who also had cancer and died in a hospital in the commercial capital of Yangon, a government spokeswoman said.

China to postpone 'gaokao' college entrance exams due to coronavirus: state media

China will postpone the annual national "gaokao" university entrance examinations by one month to July 7 and 8 due to the coronavirus outbreak, state television reported on Tuesday.

Mexico declares health emergency as coronavirus death toll rises

Mexico declared a health emergency on Monday and issued stricter rules aimed at containing the fast-spreading coronavirus after its number of cases surged past 1,000 and the death toll rose sharply.

Australia's coronavirus infection rate shows sustained slowdown

Australia reported a sustained fall in the rate of new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, but officials urged people not to become complacent and stressed the need for further strict social distancing policies.