'Tragedy foretold': Coronavirus ravages Brazil as cities reopen
Brazil is set to pass 1.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as country remains divided on openings, protection. Brazil was set to pass 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, as the virus continues to ravage Latin America’s largest country even…
Read MoreColombian army fires 31 members for alleged sex abuse against minors
BOGOTA (Reuters) – The Colombian army said on Friday it fired 31 of its members accused of involvement with sexual abuse or violence against minors, amid recent accusations of sex abuse of young girls by soldiers. At least 118 members…
Read MoreFrance’s ex-PM faces probe into Covid-19 response
A court has launched an inquiry into the French government’s handling of the coronavirus response. The investigation focuses on three senior figures, including outgoing Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, following complaints from unions and doctors. Earlier on Friday, Mr Philippe resigned…
Read MoreGlobal coronavirus cases rise to more than 11 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global coronavirus cases exceeded 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months. The number of…
Read MorePutin mocks U.S. embassy for flying rainbow flag
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Friday mocked the U.S. embassy in Moscow for flying a rainbow flag to celebrate LGBT rights, suggesting it reflected the sexual orientation of its staff. His comments followed a nationwide vote on constitutional…
Read MoreNorilsk: The city built by gulag prisoners where Russia guards its Arctic secrets
The drive from Norilsk airport to the city takes you past mile after mile of crumbling, Soviet-era factories. It looks like an endless, rusting scrapyard – a jumble of pipes, industrial junk and frost-bitten brickwork. If you were looking for…
Read MoreSelma 'Bloody Sunday' bridge renaming efforts cause divides
Residents of Selma have criticised moves to rename the bridge where voting rights marchers were beaten in 1965. Thousands gathered in Selma, Alabama, a United States river city in 1940 to dedicate a new bridge in honour of white supremacist…
Read MoreFrom gyms to village cricket – England sees more easing ahead
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would set out how sectors of the economy which remain in a coronavirus lockdown – such as indoor gyms, swimming pools and nail bars – would be allowed to reopen….
Read MoreFrom gyms to village cricket – England sees more easing ahead
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would set out how sectors of the economy which remain in a coronavirus lockdown – such as indoor gyms, swimming pools and nail bars – would be allowed to reopen….
Read MoreMLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945
MLB season will be ‘pretty compelling’ with 60 games only: Former player Former MLB player Harold Reynolds discusses the MLB announcing a shortened baseball season while managing coronavirus safety. Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going…
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