El Salvador political stalemate a drag on pandemic response For months, the strictest measures confronting the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America seemed to keep infections in check in El Salvador, but a gradual reopening combined with a political stalemate has seen infections increase nearly fourfold By MARCOS ALEMAN Associated Press August 7, 2020, 3:33 PM 5 min read SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — For months, the strictest measures confronting … Read More
Congress urges Postal Service to undo changes slowing mail WASHINGTON — Lawmakers from both parties are calling on the U.S. Postal Service to immediately reverse operational changes that are causing delays in deliveries across the country just as big volume increases are expected for mail-in election voting. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that changes imposed by the new, Republican postmaster general “threaten … Read More
Protesters rally in Portland as mayor decries violence Violent clashes this week between protesters and police in Portland, Oregon, have ratcheted up tensions in the city days after an agreement between state and federal officials appeared to bring calm By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press August 7, 2020, 10:53 AM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article PORTLAND, Ore. — Violent clashes this week between protesters … Read More
Voters weary as Puerto Rico prepares for historic primaries Two candidates who both served as replacement governors in the wake of a Puerto Rican political crisis are competing against each other for a chance to win the job in their own right as the disaster-struck U.S. territory holds primary elections By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press August 7, 2020, 2:34 PM 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this … Read More
Indian court rejects plea to end trial of 2 Italian marines India’s Supreme Court has declined an Indian government plea to end the prosecution of two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 until it has heard from the victims’ families on the issue of Italian compensation August 7, 2020, 12:37 PM 2 min read NEW DELHI — India’s Supreme Court on Friday declined an Indian government plea … Read More
Georgia DA who charged officers faces tough primary runoff ATLANTA — Against the backdrop of protests over racial injustice and police brutality and with allegations of misconduct emboldening challengers, the top prosecutor in Georgia’s most populous country is fighting to keep his job. After two decades of running unopposed, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard placed second in the June Democratic primary and faces a tough runoff election Tuesday. … Read More
Georgia DA who charged officers faces tough primary runoff ATLANTA — Against the backdrop of protests over racial injustice and police brutality and with allegations of misconduct emboldening challengers, the top prosecutor in Georgia’s most populous country is fighting to keep his job. After two decades of running unopposed, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard placed second in the June Democratic primary and faces a tough runoff election Tuesday. … Read More
Turkish president slams Egypt-Greece deal, drilling resumes Turkey’s president has called a maritime deal between Greece and Egypt “worthless” and says Turkey will resume oil and gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean August 7, 2020, 12:44 PM 2 min read ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has called a maritime deal between Greece and Egypt “worthless,” saying Turkey will resume oil and gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean. Egypt … Read More
Europeans urge fair election in Belarus, criticize run-up Top European officials are urging Belarusian authorities to ensure a free and fair presidential election this weekend and denounced “unacceptable” restrictions ahead of the vote August 7, 2020, 12:47 PM 2 min read BERLIN — Top European officials urged Belarusian authorities on Friday to ensure a free and fair presidential election this weekend and denounced “unacceptable” restrictions ahead of the … Read More
Bulgaria: Police remove tent camps, protesters vow to stay Bulgarian police have removed dozens of tent camps that had blocked key city intersections across the country as part of anti-government protests August 7, 2020, 12:50 PM 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgarian police on Friday removed dozens of tent camps that had blocked key city intersections across the country as part … Read More
