“They were my kids. They still are,” said Jessie Hamilton, who was a cook at the Louisiana State University fraternity for 14 years. “They were my kids. They still are,” …
Covid-19 live updates: More contagious U.K. virus variant not linked to worse disease, new study says
More than 22 percent of the U.S. population has been vaccinated, and deaths are declining steadily even while new cases and hospitalizations are on the rise. So far, 561,000 people …
Americans may be able to travel to Europe again this summer. Their hosts may not be vaccinated.
The arrival of Germans in Spain for Easter hinted at coming tensions. Go to Source Author: By Michael Birnbaum and Pamela Rolfe
Two Andean elections reflect an age of global discontent
The tensions, passions and frustration surrounding this weekend’s votes in Peru and Ecuador tell a broader global story. Go to Source Author: By Ishaan Tharoor
Japan to release Fukushima nuclear plant water into ocean after treatment
The government says the water will have been treated to eliminate dangerous radioactive isotopes but local fishermen and neighboring countries are unhappy. Go to Source Author: By Simon Denyer
U.S. prepares for further talks with Iran as Tehran blames Israel for attack on nuclear facility
Officials in Tehran described a blackout that damaged centrifuges at the Natanz facility as an act of “nuclear terrorism.” Go to Source Author: By Karen DeYoung, Shira Rubin and Kareem …
ADL demands Fox News fire Tucker Carlson over anti-Semitic trope: ‘This has deadly significance’
Jonathan Greenblatt, chief executive of the ADL, blasted Tucker Carlson on CNN on Sunday and suggested advertisers boycott the show. Jonathan Greenblatt, chief executive of the ADL, blasted Tucker Carlson …
Covid-19 live updates: China’s lack of transparency made pandemic worse, says top U.S. diplomat
More than 20 percent of the U.S. population has been vaccinated and deaths are declining steadily even while new cases are on the rise. So far, 561,000 people have died …
As Singapore ages, single women pay the price of caring for elderly parents
Many give up careers to become carers — and face financial strain from escalating costs. Go to Source Author: By Marina Lopes
Iran accuses Israel of attacking key nuclear site, calling it ‘crime against humanity’
An Israeli media outlet, citing unnamed intelligence officials, said the Mossad was involved in a cyber attack on the Natanz nuclear facility. Go to Source Author: By Shira Rubin and …
After sleepless night, golf-mad Japan celebrates Matsuyama’s Masters triumph
The title — a first for the nation — comes 10 years after a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Go to Source Author: By Simon Denyer and Julia Mio Inuma
Mexico’s new migrant policy adds to Biden’s border woes
Mexico says it has no room for many of the Central American families the Biden administration planned to expel. Go to Source Author: By Mary Beth Sheridan
Amid tensions with Iran, Pentagon chief says alliance with Israel is ‘ironclad’
The first visit to Israel by a Biden official comes as Iran reports a power outage at its main nuclear site. Go to Source Author: By Shira Rubin
As Britain mourns Prince Philip, palace announced private funeral for April 17
From 41-gun salutes to distanced moments of silence, Brits mourned the passing of Prince Philip in both traditional and pandemic-related ways. Go to Source Author: By William Booth and Miriam …
The real reason the queen is giggling in that photo with Prince Philip: A swarm of bees
No, the prince wasn’t playing a “prank” on the queen. Go to Source Author: By Jennifer Hassan
Effectiveness of Chinese vaccines ‘not high’ and needs improvement, top health official says
The comments from the head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention have since been mostly censored. Go to Source Author: By Gerry Shih
Amid tensions with Iran, Pentagon chief says alliance with Israel ‘ironclad’
The first visit to Israel by a Biden official comes as Iran reports a power outage at its main nuclear site. Go to Source Author: By Shira Rubin
California police fire officer who was a Proud Boy, saying they have no tolerance for ‘hate groups’
The officer, Rick Fitzgerald, rallied with the Proud Boys last November at a pro-Trump demonstration that devolved into violence. The officer, Rick Fitzgerald, rallied with the Proud Boys last November …
Maskless Florida woman who coughed on Pier 1 customer gets 30 days in jail
Debra Hunter will spend up to a month in jail for coughing on a woman who recorded her tantrum at a store in Jacksonville, Fla. Debra Hunter will spend up …
Mexican migrant deaths in the U.S. have surged during the pandemic. Sending bodies home is a challenge.
Thousands of migrants have died of covid-19. Diplomats and loved ones are working to repatriate their remains. Go to Source Author: By Kevin Sieff