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Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Buckling under the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, the Spanish government on Sunday declared a national state of emergency that includes an overnight curfew in hopes of not repeating the near collapse of the country’s hospitals. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Virus pummels Europe’s eateries as winter approaches HEIKRUIS, Belgium (AP) — As the Friday night dinner service began earlier this month at the De Viering restaurant outside Brussels, it seemed the owners’ decision to move the operation into the spacious village church to comply with coronavirus rules was paying off. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital again Sunday, seeking to keep up pressure on the government a day before a special session of Parliament that was called to try to ease political tensions. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Tear gas fired as thousands mark one year of Iraq protests BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of people took to Iraq’s streets Sunday to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations swept the country, with police firing tear gas in central Baghdad to stop protesters from crossing strategic bridges and both sides reporting injuries. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Afghanistan claims killing al-Qaida leader wanted by FBI KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan claimed Sunday it killed a top al-Qaida propagandist on an FBI most-wanted list during an operation in the country’s east, showing the militant group’s continued presence there as U. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Polish women enter churches to protest abortion restriction WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Women’s rights activists furious over a tightening of Poland’s already restrictive abortion law staged protests outside and inside churches Sunday, disrupting Masses and finding themselves confronted with accusations of “barbaric” behavior. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Attack in Kabul kills 18; al-Qaida leader killed in Ghazni KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The death toll from the suicide attack Saturday in Afghanistan’s capital has risen to at least 18 killed and 57 people wounded, including students, the interior ministry said. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Thai protesters’ deadline passes, but PM says he won’t quit BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government and the country’s pro-democracy movement appeared no closer to resolving their differences Saturday, as the protesters’ deadline for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to step down came and went with no new action from either side, and no backing down. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Belarus: Protesters keep up push for president’s resignation KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Several hundred women marched across the capital of Belarus in heavy rain Saturday to demand the resignation of the country’s authoritarian president, continuing more than 2½ months of protests against his challenged re-election to a sixth term. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq's economic woes BAGHDAD (AP) — Long-time Iraqi civil servant Qusay Abdul-Amma panicked when his monthly salary was delayed. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Australian police not investigating Vatican money transfer CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian state police said Friday they're not investigating the transfer of money from the Vatican to Australia, throwing doubt on Italian media speculation it might be linked to the overturned convictions of Cardinal George Pell for child sex abuse. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

China's Xi takes jabs at US in Korean War commemoration BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping condemned "unilateralism, protectionism and extreme egoism" in a jab at the United States made during a rally Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of China's entry into the 1950-53 Korean War. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

US wades in cautiously to Armenia-Azerbaijan peace effort WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration waded cautiously Friday into international efforts to halt fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which are engaged in their worst conflict in more than 25 years. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump: Sudan to join UAE, Bahrain in recognizing Israel WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that Sudan will start to normalize ties with Israel, making it the third Arab state to do so as part of U. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Libyan factions sign countrywide UN-brokered cease-fire GENEVA (AP) — The rival sides in Libya's conflict signed a permanent cease-fire Friday, a deal the United Nations billed as historic after years of fighting that has split the North African country in two. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Plot thickens over origins of pope's civil union endorsement VATICAN CITY (AP) — Questions swirled Thursday about the origins of Pope Francis' bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions, with all evidence suggesting he made them in a 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Europe faces more curfews, restrictions as coronavirus cases swell ROME (AP) — Curfews were largely expanded Thursday across France, which registered some 41,600 new confirmed virus cases to approach a total of 1 million, while similar overnight restrictions were slapped on Italy's three biggest cities — Rome, Naples and Milan — as rapidly rising caseloads across Europe prompted tighter limits on everyday ways of life. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Poland's top court rules out abortions due to fetal defects WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's top court ruled Thursday a law allowing abortion of fetuses with congenital defects is unconstitutional, shutting a major loophole in the predominantly Catholic country's abortion laws that are among the strictest in Europe. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Sent from Gitmo to UAE, detainees fear final stop: Yemen The Guantanamo detainees were promised they were being sent to a Muslim country for rehabilitation that would help integrate them into society, opening the way to jobs, money, and marriage, according to their lawyers and families. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers MITO, Japan (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages, and the International Labor Organization is urging the industry to do more to protect them. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Nigerian forces killed 12 peaceful protesters, Amnesty says LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Amnesty International said in a report Wednesday that Nigeria's security forces fired upon two large gatherings of peaceful protesters Tuesday night, killing 12 people calling for an end to police brutality. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

UK-EU trade talks back on after bloc offers olive branch BRUSSELS (AP) — Britain and the European Union will resume their stalled trade negotiations at an "intensified" pace, the British government said Wednesday, in hope of striking a deal within weeks to avoid a messy economic breakup at the end of he year. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums, motive a mystery BERLIN (AP) — More than 60 artworks and artifacts at some of Berlin's best-known museums were smeared with an oily liquid by an unknown perpetrator or perpetrators earlier this month, authorities said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am