Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Author: The Associated Press
Taliban Decree an End to Forced Marriages in Afghanistan
The decree, attributed to the group’s religious leader, calls for more rights for women under Islamic law, but does not say whether women will regain easier access to education or jobs.
Xiomara Castro Edges Closer to Honduran Presidency as Opponent Concedes
The outcome appeared to be a repudiation of the National Party’s 12-year rule, marked by corruption and the dismantling of democratic institutions.
Washington Spirit beat Chicago Red Stars for first NWSL championship after overcoming early-season turmoil
The Washington Spirit won the National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 2-1 extra time victory over the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday.
2 Explosions Hit Ugandan Capital, Killing 3
Witnesses said there was a blast near a police station and another near Parliament, and the police said three suicide bombers also died.
Bolsonaro Joins a Centrist Party in Brazil Ahead of 2022 Re-election Bid
President Jair Bolsonaro, who has not belonged to any political party for two years, is joining the centrist Liberals, they said on Wednesday.
Brazilian Police Kill 25 Accused of Planning Bank Heists
The police say an operation against a gang planning bank robberies killed at least 25 suspects in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais on Sunday.
Ecuador’s President Declares State of Emergency to Battle Crime
Guillermo Lasso said the military and the police would patrol the streets to provide security to confront drug trafficking and other crimes.
After Knife Attack, New Zealand Criminalizes Terror Plotting
A law passed Thursday makes planning a terrorist attack a crime, addressing a legal loophole weeks after an ISIS sympathizer stabbed people at a supermarket.
Icelanders Vote in Volatile Election With Climate in Mind
Icelanders voted Saturday in a general election dominated by climate change, with an unprecedented number of political parties likely to win parliamentary seats.