In policy shift, U.S. offers to lift Venezuela sanctions in power-sharing deal
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed lifting Venezuela sanctions in exchange for a power-sharing deal, with members of the opposition and President Nicolas Maduro’s Socialist Party forming a transitional government in the run-up to early electi…
Ethiopia postpones August elections due to coronavirus
Ethiopia has postponed parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for August due to the coronavirus outbreak, the electoral commission said on Tuesday.
Italy, Vatican lower flags, observe silence to honor coronavirus dead
Italians marked a minute of silence and flags at government buildings were lowered to half mast on Tuesday to honor the thousands of victims of the coronavirus outbreak.
Canada coronavirus deaths jump by 35% in less than a day: official
The Canadian death toll from a worsening coronavirus outbreak has jumped by 35% to 89 in less than a day, chief public health officer Theresa Tam told reporters on Tuesday.
Goats in a ghost town – animals take over deserted Welsh resort
A herd of Kashmir goats have invaded a Welsh seaside resort after the coronavirus lockdown left the streets deserted.
France to transfer critical coronavirus patients by train to ease hospital pressure
Thirty-eight critically ill coronavirus patients will be transferred by high-speed train from the Paris area to less overwhelmed regions on Wednesday to ease pressure on the capital’s intensive-care capacity, French health officials said.
Zimbabwe court rules Chamisa not legitimate leader of opposition
Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Nelson Chamisa’s leadership of the main opposition MDC was illegitimate and ordered it to hold an election to replace him within three months, potentially weakening an already fractured movement.
Kazakh president orders more spending to offset impact of coronavirus
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered the government on Tuesday to increase state pensions and welfare payouts by 10%, provide more tax breaks for small businesses and boost spending on subsidies.
Lift sanctions on Iran, North Korea, Venezuela in coronavirus crisis: U.N. rights expert
A U.N. human rights expert called on Tuesday for lifting international sanctions against countries ranging from Iran to North Korea and Venezuela to ensure that food supplies reach hungry populations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Russian jeweler tries to tap zeitgeist with coronavirus-shaped pendants
A small Russian jewelry company specializing in science and medicine-themed ornaments has launched a coronavirus-shaped pendant, a move that has drawn accusations of insensitivity by some.
