Russia examines ventilator type sent to U.S. after fires kill six
Moscow has begun investigating the safety of a Russian-made medical ventilator, some of which have been sent to the United States though not used, after six people died in hospital fires reported to involve two such machines.
Canada coronavirus death toll passes 5,000, Trudeau wants seniors’ care reform
The Canadian coronavirus death toll passed the 5,000 mark on Tuesday and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said major reforms were needed for seniors’ residences, where more than 80% of the victims lived.
Iceland to ease restrictions on international arrivals
Iceland expects to start easing restrictions for visitors arriving from overseas no later than June 15, the government said on Tuesday.
Italy’s daily coronavirus death toll stable, new cases climb
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 172 on Tuesday, against 179 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, but the daily tally of new cases doubled to 1,402 from 744 on Monday.
Hungarian top court confirms Roma unlawfully segregated, awards damages
A Hungarian school unlawfully segregated minority Roma students for years, the country’s top court said in a final ruling on Tuesday, granting 100 million forints ($310,000) in compensation to the children’s families.
Poll shows more Brazilians spurn Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 response
Support for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has dropped as criticism grows of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a poll released on Tuesday, driving home his political isolation in the mounting public health crisis.
Afghan president orders troops to switch to ‘offensive’ stance after attacks
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday he was ordering the military to move to ‘offensive mode’, away from a defensive stance it had taken as part of efforts to reduce violence in the war-ravaged nation as Washington tries to broker peace talks….
Turkey says UAE spreading chaos in Middle East
Turkey accused the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Libya and Yemen, allegations which are likely to inflame tensions between the regional rivals.
UK’s COVID-19 death toll tops 40,000, worst in Europe
The United Kingdom’s COVID-19 death toll now exceeds 40,000, by far the worst yet reported in Europe, raising more questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus crisis.
Canada to give seniors one-time payment to help with coronavirus costs
Canada will give seniors living on a fixed income a one-time payment ranging from C$300 ($215) to C$500 to deal with increased costs linked to the coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Tuesday.
