Fire breaks out at UAE residential tower, seven injuries reported
Firefighters brought under control a fire that broke out at a residential tower in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday night, Sharjah’s government media office said.
Major Brazilian cities set lockdowns as virus spreads
São Luis became Brazil’s first major city to begin a coronavirus “lockdown” on Tuesday with another, Fortaleza, saying it would follow suit on Friday, as local health services struggle to cope with the pandemic.
U.S. expected to deport Iranian professor acquitted of sanctions busting: officials
The United States is expected to deport Iranian professor Sirous Asgari, who was acquitted of stealing trade secrets, once he receives medical clearance to leave, U.S. and Iranian officials said on Tuesday.
U.S. says does not accept at ‘face value’ what Venezuela says was armed incursion
The United States does not accept at “face value” the Venezuelan government’s account of an alleged armed incursion there and is seeking further information about the incident, including on two Americans reported to have been detained, the State Depart…
Two killed in Liberia gold mine collapse
Two people died when an informal gold mine collapsed in western Liberia early on Tuesday, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
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.
