Brewer may dump 400 million bottles of beer due to COVID lockdown
One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.
One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.
`If this thing boomerangs': Second wave of infections feared
As Europe and the U.S. loosen their lockdowns against the coronavirus, health experts are bracing for what they say is an all but certain second wave of deaths and infections that could force governments to clamp back down in a drawn-out, two-steps-forward-one-step-back process.
As Europe and the U.S. loosen their lockdowns against the coronavirus, health experts are bracing for what they say is an all but certain second wave of deaths and infections that could force governments to clamp back down in a drawn-out, two-steps-forward-one-step-back process.
Dutch restaurant testing individual 'greenhouses' for diners amid coronavirus pandemic
A Dutch restaurant has tested individual glass booths for customers to dine inside of, as a way to maintain social distancing and safety for staff and diners.
A Dutch restaurant has tested individual glass booths for customers to dine inside of, as a way to maintain social distancing and safety for staff and diners.
Pandemic puts Thai tourism elephants out of work
With scant numbers of foreign visitors, commercial elephant camps and sanctuaries lack funds for their upkeep and have sent more than 100 of the animals trudging as far as 150 kilometers (95 miles) back to their homes.
With scant numbers of foreign visitors, commercial elephant camps and sanctuaries lack funds for their upkeep and have sent more than 100 of the animals trudging as far as 150 kilometers (95 miles) back to their homes.
Baby born with COVID-19 discharged with mother as both make full recovery
Baby Ruby tested positive for COVID-19 at birth, making her one of the world’s youngest COVID-19 patients.
Baby Ruby tested positive for COVID-19 at birth, making her one of the world’s youngest COVID-19 patients.
Most people choosing to put funerals on hold
Funeral homes are changing the way they provide an essential service for families, due to COVID-19. And yes, funeral homes are now officially considered an essential service.
Funeral homes are changing the way they provide an essential service for families, due to COVID-19. And yes, funeral homes are now officially considered an essential service.
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.
From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.
Coronavirus researcher on verge of 'significant findings' killed in murder-suicide: reports
The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.
The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.
US infection rate rising outside New York metropolitan area as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
High-rise tower catches fire in United Arab Emirates
Firefighters and police surrounded the tower, as did curious onlookers.
Firefighters and police surrounded the tower, as did curious onlookers.
Mourners applaud during funeral procession for doctor who lost life to COVID-19
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 with controlled capacity
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
2 US 'mercenaries' among those nabbed after raid, Venezuela's president says
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says authorities arrested two U.S. citizens among a group of “mercenaries” trying to kill him.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says authorities arrested two U.S. citizens among a group of “mercenaries” trying to kill him.
Family pays respects to dead by cleaning gravestones on daily walks under pandemic lockdown
To pass the time under pandemic lockdown restrictions, Ryan Emmenis and his children have been cleaning graveyard headstones on their daily walks.
To pass the time under pandemic lockdown restrictions, Ryan Emmenis and his children have been cleaning graveyard headstones on their daily walks.
29 service members awarded Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.
About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.
Deadly Asian hornets appear in U.S. for first time
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long and can wipe out entire honey bee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long and can wipe out entire honey bee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.
DHS report: China hid virus' severity to hoard supplies
U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.
U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.
As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks
From the United States to Europe to Asia, the easing of some coronavirus lockdowns brought millions out of their homes to enjoy the outdoors. Yet the global pandemic is still slicing through the defenses of other nations, causing infections and deaths to march relentlessly higher.
From the United States to Europe to Asia, the easing of some coronavirus lockdowns brought millions out of their homes to enjoy the outdoors. Yet the global pandemic is still slicing through the defenses of other nations, causing infections and deaths to march relentlessly higher.
Battered global tourism industry makes reopening plans
Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel. Now, it's decimated and facing a recovery that could take years.
Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel. Now, it's decimated and facing a recovery that could take years.
North and South Korean troops exchange fire along border
North and South Korean troops exchanged fire along their tense border on Sunday, the South’s military said, the first such incident since the rivals took unprecedented steps to lower front-line animosities in late 2018.
North and South Korean troops exchanged fire along their tense border on Sunday, the South’s military said, the first such incident since the rivals took unprecedented steps to lower front-line animosities in late 2018.