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Asia Today: S. Korea sees smallest rise in cases in 2 months
BANGKOK – South Korea reported just eight more cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, the…
UN experts want to blacklist 14 ships over NKorea sanctions
TANZANIA, Tanzania – U.N. experts have recommended blacklisting 14 vessels for violating sanctions against North…
Is COVID-19 baby boom a myth? How relationships might be tested during the pandemic
CALGARY – As Canadians face the possibility of being alone with their significant other for…
Canadians reporting more wildlife sightings during COVID-19 isolation
MONTREAL – When Josianne Plante looked out her window on a recent morning, she was…
Governments face more pressure to curb virus economic damage
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – South Korea reported fewer than 10 new coronavirus cases Sunday…
Ex-mayor who quit after criticizing Trump dies in crash
AUBURN, Calif. – The former mayor of a Northern California city who stepped down after…
Pandemic provokes spike in demand for food pantries in US
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Brooklyn Dotson needed food. Her first unemployment check had yet to arrive…
The Latest: Japan passes 10,000 domestic cases of COVID-19
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for…
Texas police officer killed, 2 others wounded in shooting
SAN MARCOS, Texas – A gunman shot and killed a Texas police officer and wounded…
Wildfire near Squamish did not grow overnight, 50 per cent contained
VANCOUVER – The BC Wildfire Service says a fire near Squamish, B.C., is 50 per…
Israel accuses Hezbollah of ‘provocative’ activity
JERUSALEM – Israel on Saturday accused the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah of “provocative” activity along…
US, UK condemn Hong Kong arrests of democracy advocates
HONG KONG – The United States condemned the arrests of at least 14 veteran pro-democracy…
Gaga, Stevie Wonder offer hope at event fighting COVID-19
NEW YORK – Lady Gaga urged people weathering the coronavirus pandemic to find a way…
US governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president
AUSTIN, Texas – Stores in Texas can soon begin selling merchandise with curbside service, and…
Canadian stage star Nick Cordero to lose leg in fight against COVID-19
Hamilton-raised Broadway star Nick Cordero’s right leg must be amputated due to complications from COVID-19.…
NY virus deaths hit 2-week low; state to OK video weddings
New York’s daily toll of coronavirus deaths hit its lowest point in more than two…
Brazilian drivers protest virus lockdown restrictions
RIO DE JANEIRO – Hundreds of people denouncing pandemic lockdown measures opposed by President Jair…
Calls to release some federal inmates amid COVID-19 outbreak grow
More groups urged prisons to step up COVID-19 testing and sanitary measures to help prevent…
Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain
WASHINGTON – The Navy’s top admiral will soon decide the fate of the ship captain…
Spirit of World Cup win inspires Kolisi to help South Africa
Just when South Africa needs inspiring again, Siya Kolisi is drawing on the sense of…
Orthodox churches empty for Easter amid pandemic
KYIV, Ukraine – Orthodox priests in much of Europe held Easter services in churches empty…
3 new COVID-19 deaths in B.C. for 81 total, says provincial health officer
VANCOUVER – British Columbians could see a “gradual… slow and thoughtful” easing of restrictions aimed…
Trudeau hopeful for deal with Opposition parties on House of Commons re-opening
OTTAWA – Members of Parliament across Canada are waiting to learn whether they will have…
Racial toll of virus grows even starker as more data emerges
As a clearer picture emerges of COVID-19’s decidedly deadly toll on black Americans, leaders are…