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UK PM Boris Johnson Returns to Face Growing Virus Divisions

By Jill Lawless | Apr 26, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care.

Satellite Imagery Finds Likely Kim Train, but Where's Kim?

By Hyung-Jin Kim | Apr 26, 2020

A train likely belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been parked at his compound on the country's east coast since last week.

Virus Lockdown Raises Tensions In France's Poorest Areas

By Elaine Ganley and Nicolas Garriga | Apr 26, 2020

Joining more than 1,000 others, Djemba Diatite stood for hours in line to feed her growing family, grateful for handouts of fruits, vegetables and soap.

Kids in Spain Relish Outdoor Hour as Virus Lockdowns Ease

By Joseph Wilson and Geir Moulson | Apr 26, 2020

Shrieks of joy rang out Sunday in the streets of Spain as children were allowed to leave their homes for the first time in six weeks.

What You Need to Know Today About the Virus Outbreak

Apr 26, 2020

Some governments have begun easing their coronavirus restrictions, with India reopening neighborhood stores that serve many of its 1.3 billion people. In the U.S., Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska have also begun loosening restrictions.

Global Death Toll from Coronavirus Surpasses 200,000

By Sara Burnett and Kate Brumback | Apr 26, 2020

As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.

Panama's Gender-Based Quarantine Problem for Trans Community

Apr 24, 2020

Panama's mandatory coronavirus quarantine that divides the days people can go out for essentials by gender has led to harassment and discrimination of transgender people.

Watch: Gay Married Polish Couple Step Up with Rainbow COVID-19 Face Masks

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 24, 2020

Hatred and bigotry may dominate in Polish politics these days, but in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic it's a gay married couple who are stepping up to combat the virus - with rainbow-themed masks.

'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Actor J. August Richards Comes Out

Apr 24, 2020

"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." alum J. August Richards plays a gay man on TV's "Council of Dads." Now he's come out as a gay man in real life, as well.

Shuttered Stores Offer a Window Into Madrid Art and Architecture

Shuttered Stores Offer a Window Into Madrid Art and Architecture

Apr 24, 2020

Madrid's stores are motionless behind their roller shutters and security grilles. t's a new cityscape. It feels eerie and poetic, but also sad.

Gay Iranian Photographer Dies in Britain of COVID-19

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 23, 2020

Iranian-born London resident - and professional photographer - Shahin Shahablou pursued authenticity in his life and in his art. He died of COVID-19 on April 15, leaving behind the man with whom he'd only recently fallen in love.

NH Hotel Group Responds to Spain's Coronavirus Crisis

Apr 22, 2020

Since the onset of the COVID-19 health crisis, NH Hotel Group has been making its various resources available to Spanish authorities and nonprofit organizations.

Trump Order to Bar New Green Cards, Not Temporary Visas

By Jill Colvin, Elliot Spagat and Ben Fox | Apr 22, 2020

President Trump announced what he described as a "temporary suspension of immigration into the U.S." But an executive order he is expected to sign Wednesday to implement the change would bar only those seeking permanent residency, not temporary workers.

China Calls Virus Lawsuit Brought by US State 'Very Absurd'

Apr 22, 2020

China on Wednesday slammed a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as "very absurd."

Countries and U.S. States Move to Reopen Amid Health Warnings

By Cara Anna, Elena Becatoros, Jan T. Olsen | Apr 21, 2020

Countries across Europe and beyond — joined in the U.S. by a cascade of states — moved to gradually reopen amid warnings that acting too quickly could enable the virus to come back with a vengeance.

Trump Says He'll 'Suspend Immigration,' Offers No Details

Apr 21, 2020

President Donald Trump said Monday that he will sign an executive order "to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States" because of the coronavirus.

Queen Elizabeth II Marks 94th Birthday Without Fanfare

Apr 21, 2020

Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday with silence Tuesday, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells.

Lockdowns Ease Worldwide, but Political Heat Rises in US

By Mike Corder, Jan M. Olsen and Nick Perry | Apr 20, 2020

Countries around the world that have seen coronavirus infections flatten out began easing their lockdowns Monday. In the U.S., meanwhile, the debate took on an increasingly political edge.

5 Things To Know Today - That Aren't About The Virus

Apr 20, 2020

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

Brazil's Bolsonaro Appears in Protest Backing Military

Apr 20, 2020

Bolsonaro has asked the defense ministry to organize commemorations of the two decade-long military dictatorship. Now he's throwing in with Brazilians who want their congress and Supreme Court shut down.

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