Maduro's hold on Venezuela tightens amid coronavirus
More than a year after a young U.S.-backed politician rose up to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader holds a yet stronger grip on power — with a boost from the novel coronavirus.
More than a year after a young U.S.-backed politician rose up to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader holds a yet stronger grip on power — with a boost from the novel coronavirus.
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
20-year-old med student creates guide for diagnosing skin conditions on darker skin tones
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
North Korea puts Kaesong city in lockdown over suspected outbreak
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under total lockdown after a person was found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, saying he believes “the vicious virus” may have entered the country, state media reported Sunday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under total lockdown after a person was found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, saying he believes “the vicious virus” may have entered the country, state media reported Sunday.
Pandemic accelerating move to automated delivery services in Japan
Japan is paving the way for autonomous delivery robots to become part of everyday life, with social distancing efforts required during the coronavirus pandemic making the push all the more vital.
Japan is paving the way for autonomous delivery robots to become part of everyday life, with social distancing efforts required during the coronavirus pandemic making the push all the more vital.
A troubling pandemic thought: Are THESE the good old days?
One day, will things get so bad that today will be seen as the good old days? In some corners, a bleak dystopian vision is taking hold.
One day, will things get so bad that today will be seen as the good old days? In some corners, a bleak dystopian vision is taking hold.
Soccer team with virus outbreak reports 12 more cases
The Spanish second-division club at the center of a coronavirus outbreak said Saturday it had 12 new cases, taking the total to 28 infections among players and staff.
The Spanish second-division club at the center of a coronavirus outbreak said Saturday it had 12 new cases, taking the total to 28 infections among players and staff.
Mysterious seeds being mailed could be from China
Several Virginia residents claim to have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that may have originated from China.
Several Virginia residents claim to have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that may have originated from China.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Competitive eater medical student devours stack of Whopper burgers in just 17 minutes
Nela Zisser posted a video of herself eating 10 Burger King Whopper hamburgers as part of her adventurous food challenges on her YouTube channel.
Nela Zisser posted a video of herself eating 10 Burger King Whopper hamburgers as part of her adventurous food challenges on her YouTube channel.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
UN: US protesters, journalists need their rights protected
Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.
Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.
Med student creates guide for diagnosing skin conditions on darker skin tones
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
3-year-old dies in Belgium amid surge in cases
Belgian health authorities say a 3-year old girl has died after testing positive for the coronavirus amid a surge of infections in the country.
Belgian health authorities say a 3-year old girl has died after testing positive for the coronavirus amid a surge of infections in the country.
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
6 months since Wuhan coronavirus lockdown
Thursday marked six months since a drastic lockdown was imposed on Wuhan, the original epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Thursday marked six months since a drastic lockdown was imposed on Wuhan, the original epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.