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Italy Towns on Effective Lockdown after Virus Clusters Form
A dozen towns in northern Italy were on effective lockdown Saturday after the new virus linked to China claimed a first fatality in Italy and sickened an increasing number of people who had no direct links to the origin of the virus.
Stress, Rumors, Even Violence: Virus Fear Goes Viral
You might have heard that the fear of a new virus from China is spreading faster than the actual virus.
China's Leaders Say Nation Yet to Turn Corner in Virus Fight
China's leadership sounded a cautious note Friday about the country's progress in halting the spread of the new virus that has now killed more than 2,200 people, after several days of upbeat messages.
Polish Mayor Tries to Make Amends for Other Town's Misstep
A Polish mayor is trying to make amends with a French community that broke formal ties with another Polish town because the latter adopted a declaration against "LGBT ideology."
2 Former Cruise Ship Passengers with Virus Die in Japan
Two elderly passengers taken off the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess because they were infected with the new virus have died, Japan's Health Ministry said Thursday, becoming the first fatalities from the virus-stricken vessel.
Why the Cruise Ship Quarantine Failed in Japan
As an extraordinary two-week quarantine of a cruise ship ends Wednesday in Japan, many scientists say it was a failed experiment.
U.S. Tells Remaining Cruise Passengers: Stay Out for 2 Weeks
The U.S. government made good on its warning to Americans who chose to remain on board a quarantined cruise ship in Japan, telling them they cannot return home for at least two weeks after they come ashore.
Virus Claims Life of Hospital Director in Hard-Hit Wuhan
Liu Zhiming is at least the seventh health worker to die of the COVID-19 disease among the more than 1,700 doctors and nurses who have become sick.
UK Govt Adviser Quits Amid Furor over Comments on IQ, Race
An adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Monday amid fierce criticism of his past comments linking intelligence to race and suggesting contraception should be made compulsory to avoid "a permanent underclass."
Leaked Data Shows China's Uighurs Detained Due to Religion
The database obtained by The Associated Press profiles the internment of 311 individuals with relatives abroad and lists information on more than 2,000 of their relatives, neighbors and friends.
UK Grapples with Severe Floods, Storm Death Toll Rises to 3
Britain issued severe flood warnings Monday, advising of life-threatening danger after Storm Dennis dumped weeks' worth of rain in some places.
French Town Uncouples with Its Polish Twin over LGBTQ Rights
A Polish mayor on Monday deplored the decision by a sister town in France to suspend 25-year official ties with her town because it declared itself an area "free of LGBT ideology."
UK's Johnson under Pressure over Adviser Who Linked IQ, Race
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was under pressure Monday to fire an adviser who has linked intelligence to race and suggested contraception should be made compulsory to avoid "a permanent underclass."
Suspect in Norway Mosque Attack Charged with Terror
A Norwegian man suspected of killing his stepsister and then storming an Oslo mosque with firearms "with the intention to kill as many Muslims as possible" was formally charged Monday with murder and terror.
EU Post-Brexit Budget Proposal under Attack from Many Sides
Several EU member states and the European Parliament have rejected for starkly opposing reasons the latest proposal to find a compromise on the European Union's budget.
Aussie Court Says Police Raid Legal, Raising Secrecy Fears
The Australian Federal Court ruled Monday that a police raid last year on the country's national broadcaster was legal, prompting fears of increasing secrecy in Australia's institutions.
'Parasite' Director Bong Greeted by Applause in South Korea
Director Bong Joon-ho smiled and waved at a waiting crowd on Sunday as he arrived home in South Korea, his first trip back since he won four Oscars for his movie "Parasite," including the award for Best Picture.
Bansky's Valentine's Day Mural Covered After it was Defaced
The family who owns a house in southwest England where an artwork from Banksy appeared in time for Valentine's Day has covered the mural after it was defaced.
Boyfriend of British TV Presenter Heartbroken by Her Death
The boyfriend of Caroline Flack, the British TV host for the controversial reality show "Love Island," said Sunday that his "heart is broken" at her death as criticism swelled at her treatment by some British media.
'Parasite' Shines Light on South Korean Basement Dwellers
Kim Da-hye, a 29-year-old South Korean, said that moving into a semi-basement apartment was her least-preferred option when she was looking for a new place to live.