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.
Transgender people face discrimination, violence amid Latin American quarantines
Alis Nicolette Rodriguez is bracing themself, nervously looking over their shopping list and preparing in case someone tries to bar their way at the grocery store. It has happened before.
Ethiopia’s Tigray region eyes election in challenge to national unity
Ethiopia’s Tigray region plans to hold elections, its main party said, setting it on a collision course with the federal government and testing the country’s fragile unity.
Scientist advising UK government on coronavirus steps down after lockdown breach
A British scientist advising the government on its coronavirus response resigned from his role on Tuesday, after the Daily Telegraph reported he had broken lockdown rules by meeting a female friend.
Canada sends nurses to northern community hit by COVID-19
(This April 28 story corrects nurse employer to federal government from provincial in second paragraph)
Reuters Pulitzer team captured Hong Kong’s descent into chaos
The young woman is pressed to the ground next to a riot police shield. Detained by Hong Kong authorities, she screams her name out to friends so they can call a lawyer to help.
