VP Pence will keep distance from Trump: White House
WASHINGTON
US Vice President Mike Pence, whose spokeswoman tested positive last week for the novel coronavirus, has decided to keep his distance from President Donald Trump as a precaution, the...
More Americans end US citizenship in 2020
WASHINGTON
The number of Americans renouncing their citizenship hit a record high in 2020, according to data by Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Data released last week indicated 2,909 Americans who live...
Fauci: 'Serious consequences’ if US states reopen fast
WASHINGTON
The US's top infectious disease expert warned Tuesday there could be "serious consequences" if states do not follow guidelines for reopening during the coronavirus pandemic and do it too...
US: No charges for grocery shopper wearing KKK hood
ANKARA
A sheriff’s department in the state of California said a customer who wore what appeared to be a Ku Klux Klan (KKK) hood at a grocery store will not...
US to pass 10M coronavirus tests this week: Trump
WASHINGTON
The US is conducting 300,000 coronavirus tests per day and will pass the milestone of 10 million tests this week, President Donald Trump said Monday.
Speaking at a White House...
White House staff to wear masks in West Wing: report
WASHINGTON
White House staffers working in the West Wing are being asked to wear masks after two individuals working there tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report...
US: Report suggests over 5K NYC virus deaths uncounted
WASHINGTON
The novel coronavirus's true death toll in New York City may be far higher than official counts from the state and city currently indicate, according to a report released...
US: New York to end stay-at-home order May 15
WASHINGTON
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday his statewide stay-at-home order will expire May 15, shifting the state's battle to a regional approach to combatting the coronavirus pandemic.
"This is...
US: Model sees more COVID-19 deaths as states reopen
WASHINGTON
As states around the country continue the process of reopening, a predictive model from the University of Washington is estimating a corresponding increase in the number of virus-related deaths...
US VP not self-isolating, continues work: White House
Ankara
US Vice President Mike Pence continues to work at the White House and is not self-isolating after his press secretary tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his spokesperson said...
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US bans entry of non-US citizens from Brazil over virus
WASHINGTON
The US announced Sunday that it is suspending the entry of non-US citizens traveling from Brazil due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Today, the President has...
Coronavirus cases, deaths on rise in Eurasian countries
MOSCOW
Coronavirus cases and fatalities continued to rise across Eurasian countries on Sunday.
Ukraine
In Ukraine, the total number of cases reached 20,986, while the death toll...
Zambia’s information minister contracts COVID-19
JOHANNESBURG
Zambia’s information minister has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, she said in a video posted on Twitter late Saturday.
“I regret to announce that...
African Muslims celebrate virtual Eid under lockdown
JOHANNESBURG
Millions of Muslims in Africa began celebrating Eid al-Fitr holidays Sunday under tight coronavirus restrictions including bans on congregational prayers at mosques as well...
Bayern Munich keep up 4-point gap at top of Bundesliga
ANKARA
Reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich this weekend kept their four-point lead at the top of Bundesliga after hammering Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2.
Bayern Munich collected 61...