India
Twenty-two killed as ‘super cyclone’ ravages Bangladesh, India
World
May 21, 2020
Twenty-two killed as ‘super cyclone’ ravages Bangladesh, India
At least 22 people died as the fiercest cyclone to hit parts of Bangladesh and eastern India this century sent…
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump mulls in-person G7
World
May 21, 2020
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump mulls in-person G7
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases, as US President Donald Trump proposed hosting…
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
World
May 13, 2020
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
America’s top infectious diseases official has warned that ending lockdowns too quickly could trigger uncontrollable new coronavirus outbreaks, as the…
Virus hope in US as WHO hails global progress
World
May 12, 2020
Virus hope in US as WHO hails global progress
The United States logged a second consecutive day of fewer than 900 coronavirus deaths, as the World Health Organization hailed…
Rhino killed as poaching attempts increase amid India virus lockdown
Environment
May 11, 2020
Rhino killed as poaching attempts increase amid India virus lockdown
A rare one-horned rhino has been killed as poaching attempts increase in one of India’s best-known national parks during the…
Virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India
World
May 8, 2020
Virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — As India enters an extended coronavirus lockdown, the government is actively pursuing contact tracing to help…
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
World
May 8, 2020
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From India to Argentina, untold millions who were already struggling to get by on…
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
World
May 6, 2020
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
ROME (AP) — From the marbled halls of Italy to the wheat fields of Kansas, health authorities are increasingly warning…
Bollywood mourns loss of two of its most versatile actors
Cinema/TV
May 1, 2020
Bollywood mourns loss of two of its most versatile actors
GURUGRAM, India (AP) — Two of India’s most beloved movie stars, Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor, died within a day…
Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
World
April 30, 2020
Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
There will be 11,000 fewer deaths in European countries under coronavirus lockdown due to a sharp drop in fossil fuel…