Russia bans ventilators linked to deadly fires, and sent to U.S.
FEMA says none of the machines, linked to 2 fatal hospital fires in Russia, have been put to use in American hospitals.
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India's carbon emissions fall for the first time in four decades
Carbon emissions growth has fallen below zero during India's coronavirus lockdowns, analysts say.
Teen caught driving 191 mph in dad's car
"This is the fastest speed that I've ever heard of," a police officer said.
4 cruise ship workers die under unclear circumstances
A woman who jumped overboard and a man who apparently died by suicide are among four crew killed by non-coronavirus causes on cruise ships.
Coronavirus cluster linked to Seoul nightclubs fuels homophobia
South Korea's LGBTQ community is being blamed by some for a flare-up of COVID-19 in the capital, and that could make it worse.
Vladimir Putin's spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus infection
Dmitry Peskov's wife also has COVID-19, and says her husband may have become infected at work.
Newborns among 14 killed in attack on Afghan maternity ward
No group has claimed responsibility for the brazen attack on a Kabul hospital, but the area has been plagued by ISIS-linked militants before.
Fire tears through Russian hospital's ICU, killing 5 COVID patients
2 deadly fires at Russian hospitals in just 4 days have left 6 coronavirus patients dead, and both have reportedly been caused by ventilators.
Mexican leader authorizes 4 more years of military policing
Activist says troops, who've been accused of abuses and had little success curbing crime, now have "a blank check of opacity."
Putin eases Russia's coronavirus measures as cases keep mounting
As Putin gives many Russians the green light to return to work, a WHO official says the epidemic may just be peaking.
Iran says 19 sailors killed, 15 wounded in missile "accident" at sea
Missile fired bv one ship hit a second vessel that was too close to the intended target, Iranian media say.
France requires face masks but still bans Islamic face coverings
All citizens must wear a mask — but women in face-covering Islamic garb could be punished.
Boris Johnson announces phased reopening plan for England
The prime minister will keep strict lockdown measures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
New South Korea coronavirus cluster delays reopening of schools
Bars and nightclubs in the capital also ordered to close down again as scores of new cases emerge linked to a popular nightlife district.
Germany sees worrying COVID figures after weeks of relaxation
Scientists are watching closely as the "reproduction value" of the virus behind COVID-19 has risen above a crucial threshold for 2 days in a row.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
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