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Infections soar as Mexico moves toward restarting economy MEXICO CITY (AP) — As Mexico moves toward a gradual reactivation of its economy Monday, the number of new coronavirus infections grows higher every day, raising fears of a new wave of infections that other countries have seen after loosening restrictions. by Associated Press Published May. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

UK-EU deadlocked in Brexit talks as clock ticks down BRUSSELS (AP) — Talks between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their post-Brexit relationship ground to a near-standstill Friday, with each side accusing the other of blocking progress on a trade deal just weeks before a crucial summit. by Associated Press Published May. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Retired pope suggests St. John Paul II be called "the Great" ROME (AP) — Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has honored St. John Paul II on the centenary of his birth and floated the idea he should be called "the Great," as only two other popes have been. by Associated Press Published May. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Swearing-in of Israeli government delayed by infighting JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-partner, Benny Gantz, on Thursday postponed the swearing-in of their controversial new government as the Israeli leader rushed to quell infighting within his Likud party. by Associated Press Published May. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

UN reports Yemen cease-fire progress, COVID-19 cases rising UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Yemen reported "significant progress" in negotiations toward a nationwide cease-fire in the war-torn country Thursday but warned of stark challenges as coronavirus spreads at an unknown rate across the Arab nation. by Associated Press Published May. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Japan may ease emergency, SKorea sees more cases BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s government is holding a coronavirus task force meeting Thursday to get experts’ approval on a plan to lift a state of emergency in most areas except Tokyo and other high-risk areas ahead of schedule. Published May. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Mass testing to begin in Wuhan amid fears of virus comeback BEIJING (AP) — At least one community in the Chinese city of Wuhan was to begin testing residents for the new coronavirus today after officials were given 10 days to test everyone in the city where the pandemic began, Chinese media reports said. Published May. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Sudan clashes kill 26, including paramilitary forces CAIRO (AP) — Armed clashes in Sudan’s South Kordofan province killed more than two dozen people, including paramilitary troops, over 48 hours, authorities said Wednesday. Published May. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Bigotry mars return of Italy hostage who converted to Islam ROME (AP) — A right-wing lawmaker in Italy was reprimanded Wednesday after he called a young Italian woman who converted to Islam while being held hostage in Somalia a “neo-terrorist. Published May. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Despite virus, Pompeo talks West Bank annexation in Israel JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the country’s plans to annex parts of the West Bank, as Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian teen in a clash with stone-throwers in the occupied territory. Published May. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli soldier was killed early Tuesday during a West Bank arrest raid when a rock thrown off a rooftop struck him in the head, the military said. by Associated Press Published May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Militants storm maternity clinic in Afghan capital, kill 16 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Militants stormed a maternity hospital Tuesday in the western part of Kabul, setting off an hours-long shootout with the police and killing 16 people, including two newborn babies, their mothers and an unspecified number of nurses, Afghan officials said. by Associated Press Published May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Italian police nab mafiosi to thwart pandemic exploitation ROME (AP) — Italian police have arrested 91 suspected mobsters in a probe of money-laundering and extortion in a bid to thwart Sicily's Cosa Nostra from exploiting economic woes triggered by the pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Citing virus, Iran says it's ready for prisoner swap with US TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says it is ready for unconditional prisoner swap talks with the United States because of fears the coronavirus could put the lives of the prisoners at risk, Iranian media reported Sunday. by Associated Press Published May. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

India denies new road breaches territory disputed with Nepal NEW DELHI (AP) — India said a newly inaugurated road does not illegally cross into neighboring Nepal, denying the tiny Himalayan country's claim Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist-led government is ignoring a long-standing dispute over a border with China and Tibet. by Associated Press Published May. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Taliban say they don't have missing US contractor ISLAMABAD (AP) — Taliban leaders searched their ranks, including in the much-feared Haqqani network, and on Sunday told the Associated Press they are not holding Mark R. by Associated Press Published May. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Sudan official: 3 killed, dozens wounded in tribal clashes CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese authorities said tribal clashes killed three people Sunday and wounded at least 79 others in the country's east. by Associated Press Published May. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Reopenings bring new cases in S. Korea, virus fears in Italy ROME (AP) — South Korea's capital closed down more than 2,100 bars and other nightspots Saturday because of a new cluster of coronavirus infections. by Associated Press Published May. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Russia, Belarus mark Victory Day in contrasting events MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, in a ceremony shorn of its usual military parade and pomp by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Being ostracized: Virus leaves its mark for UK's elderly LONDON (AP) — From resounding applause to ostracization and isolation.That's essentially the journey Lt. by Associated Press Published May. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Coronavirus takes a toll in Sweden's immigrant community STOCKHOLM (AP) — The flight from Italy was one of the last arrivals that day at the Stockholm airport. by Associated Press Published May. 10 2020 @ 12:05am