Surge in COVID-19 Cases Prompts Renewed Lockdowns
India and the United States are among parts of the world where a rise in coronavirus cases is prompting authorities to reimpose lockdown restrictions meant to stop the spread…
Congress Calls for Probe Into Reported Russian Bounties on US Troops
As members of Congress called for an investigation, President Donald Trump said Sunday he was not briefed on reports that a Russian military intelligence unit offered bounties to Taliban…
Democratic Lawmakers ‘Outraged’ at New USAGM Chief’s Dismissals
WASHINGTON – Two U.S. lawmakers said Thursday they are “outraged” by the dismissals that Michael Pack, the new chief executive of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the agency…
Medical Examiner Rules Atlanta Man’s Death a Homicide
Protesters gather Monday at the state capitol in the southern U.S. state of Georgia, demanding criminal justice reforms and measures to address election problems. The demonstrations were planned before…
US Officially Tops 2 Million Total Coronavirus Cases
The United States has officially gone over the 2 million mark in total cases of novel coronavirus infections. According to figures published Thursday on the website of Johns Hopkins…
Georgia Holds Chaotic Primary Marred by Malfunctions, Long Waits
A disastrous primary election day in the southeastern U.S. state of Georgia Tuesday overshadowed a handful of key races to choose general election candidates for the November general election. …
Studies Show Lockdowns Prevented Millions of COVID Deaths
Lockdowns across the globe prevented millions of deaths from the novel coronavirus, new studies published Monday report. According to a study by the Imperial College of London, some 3 million…
Trump Increases His Projection of US Dead
U.S. President Donald Trump raised his projection of how many people will die from COVID-19, while pledging additional economic support as he looks toward further reopening of the country. …
Netanyahu ‘Confident’ Israel Will Annex Parts of West Bank Within Months
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is “confident” Israel will be able to annex parts of the West Bank within a few months with backing from the Trump…
