Virtual G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all
Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations have wrapped up the Group of 20 summit, vowing to spare no effort to protect lives and expressing their determination to ensure affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all people.
Protesters burn part of Guatemala's Congress building amid budget cuts to education, health spending
Hundreds of protesters have broken into Guatemala’s Congress and burned part of the building amid growing demonstrations against President Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a budget that cut educational and health spending.
Boris Johnson in self-isolation after exposure to COVID-19, exhibiting no virus symptoms
Officials say British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Peru's interim president, Manuel Merino, announces resignation after national upheaval
Peru’s interim president announced his resignation Sunday as the nation plunged into its worst constitutional crisis in two decades following massive protests unleashed when Congress ousted the nation’s popular leader.
Mike Pompeo to begin difficult 7-nation tour in France
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank at the start of a seven-country tour of Europe and the Middle East.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
World reacts to 2020 election result, global leaders congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
World leaders swiftly congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on his victory and have cheered it as an opportunity to fortify global democracy.
England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Fake business housed industrial-scale meth, fentanyl lab, Mexican officials say
Soldiers and police in Mexico have seized an industrial-scale meth and fentanyl lab that was so big it startled investigators.
Hoping for peaceful resolution, Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire, Secretary Pompeo says
For the third time this month, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to implement and abide by a ceasefire, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Europe, U.S. watch cases surge, debate new COVID-19 restrictions
Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.
Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
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.
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.
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.
UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more COVID-19 restrictions
Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.
US PPE supply chains failed, and COVID-19 deaths followed
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire after talks in Russia
With Russia’s mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.