Polish Senate rejects postal election rules ahead of May 10 ballot
The Polish Senate on Tuesday rejected a government proposal to conduct a presidential election scheduled for May 10 as a postal ballot because of the coronavirus pandemic, in a widely anticipated hurdle for the ruling nationalists.
Yemen’s Houthis report first coronavirus case with death in Sanaa hotel
Authorities in Houthi-held north Yemen confirmed their first case of the new coronavirus on Tuesday, a Somali national found dead in a Sanaa hotel, while the government in the south of the war-torn nation reported nine new infections.
Taliban not living up to commitments, U.S. Defense Secretary says
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday that the Taliban were not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, amid signs the fragile deal is under strain by a political deadlock and increasing Taliban violence.
Rio police chief swap adds to federal probe of Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed on Tuesday the replacement of the federal police chief in Rio de Janeiro, adding to scrutiny by the country’s top prosecutor of the right-wing populist’s alleged interference in law enforcement.
Exclusive: ‘We’re winning’ – Mexico’s coronavirus czar sees victory in sight
Mexico is winning the battle against the coronavirus and has enough spare capacity to see off the peak of the pandemic this week, but the number of deaths linked to the disease is likely higher than official data reflects, a top health official said.
First major city in Brazil declares lockdown as virus spreads
Brazil’s São Luis became the nation’s first major city to begin a coronavirus “lockdown” on Tuesday, a measure that underscores widespread fears that health services across Brazil could soon collapse under the pressure of the coronavirus pandemic.
Polish Senate rejects rules allowing postal presidential vote
The Polish Senate on Tuesday rejected government-sponsored legislation that would allow for a postal vote during a presidential election scheduled for May 10, in a widely anticipated decision.
Croatia’s ruling conservatives target summer election
Croatia’s conservative ruling party will seek a parliamentary election during the summer depending on the evolution of the coronavirus outbreak, one of its top officials said on Tuesday.
Pentagon denies any role in any Venezuelan incursion, echoing Trump
The Pentagon added its voice to President Donald Trump’s denial on Tuesday of any involvement in what Venezuelan officials have called a failed armed incursion in the South American country.
Top U.S. general: ‘We don’t know’ if coronavirus emerged from Chinese lab
The top U.S. general said on Tuesday it was still unknown whether the coronavirus emerged from a wet market in China, a laboratory or some other location, but reaffirmed the U.S. view that it was probably not man-made.
