Pope Francis denounces pandemic profiteers
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 13:35
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis is denouncing the mafia and all those who are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to make money. Francis opened his morning Mass on Wednesday by praying that “all...
When leaders fall ill while in office, how do nations act?
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 07:35
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
The measure of a nation — its DNA, or sometimes its political system — becomes more visible when its leader is stricken in office. How to respond, and what to tell — or not tell...
Boris Johnson is stable in ICU with virus, received oxygen
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 14:51
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in stable condition Tuesday in a hospital intensive care unit with the coronavirus, and while he is not on a ventilator, he is receiving oxygen, his spokesman...
Spain records rise in daily count of Coronavirus cases and deaths
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 12:24
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Spain is recording again a rise of daily coronavirus infections and deaths for the first time in five days, a result consistent with previous Tuesdays when a weekend backlog of tests and fatalities...
Lives Lost: A mismatched pair's love story ends with virus
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 08:34
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
He was a by-the-book, buttoned-up conservative whose opinions could be quick and blunt. She was a free-thinking, authority-snubbing liberal who would draw stories out in meandering...
Virus pain easing in Spain, Italy; UK braces for bleak days
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 07:03
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
A week ago, emergency rooms and intensive care wards in Spain and Italy were overflowing with woozy, coughing coronavirus patients and literally buzzing with breathing machines. So many died that...