UK PM Johnson satisfied with senior aide’s explanation: spokesman
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is satisfied with the explanation provided by his senior adviser Dominic Cummings for a trip he made during the coronavirus lockdown, his spokesman said on Tuesday.
Spain declares 10-day official mourning for coronavirus victims
The Spanish government declared a 10-day official mourning period from Wednesday to honour the nearly 30,000 people who died from the coronavirus pandemic in one of the world’s worst-hit countries, government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero said.
Brazil police search Rio de Janeiro governor’s residences in corruption probe
Brazil police on Tuesday carried out search and seizure warrants at residences of Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel as part of a corruption probe, according to two sources and a statement.
Portugal talking to Britain to secure ‘air bridge’ for tourism: sources
Portugal and Britain are in talks to try and secure an air corridor for tourists that would allow British visitors to avoid a COVID-19 quarantine upon returning home, two Portuguese sources familiar with the situation said.
Thousands of Spanish retirees vanish from state pension rolls as coronavirus hits
About 30,000 more pensioners dropped off Spain’s state system in the first four months of this year than in the previous year as the coronavirus hit the country, the Labour Ministry said on Tuesday.
Special Report: Bolsonaro brought in his generals to fight coronavirus. Brazil is losing the battle
In mid-March, Brazil took what seemed to be a forceful early strike against the coronavirus pandemic.
Revered Holy Land churches reopen, but some restrictions remain
The Holy Land churches revered as the sites of Jesus’ birth and death reopened to worshippers and tourists on Tuesday as Palestinian and church authorities eased coronavirus restrictions.
Afghanistan to free 900 Taliban, urges ceasefire extension
The Afghan government urged the Taliban to extend a three-day ceasefire set to end on Tuesday night, while announcing it would free 900 members of the insurgent group in the biggest such release yet.
Spain wants common EU rules on cross-border movement as pandemic lockdowns ease
Spain on Tuesday urged its European Union partners to set up common rules, including potential health checks for passengers, to open up borders and reestablish freedom of travel as national coronavirus lockdowns are phased out.
New hotline helps families survive abuse in Congo
Four days after the Congolese government shut down Kinshasa’s pulsating nightlife, her husband knocked out some of her teeth and went to live with his mistress, leaving her bleeding and naked on the floor. Their three children saw it all.
