The declaration lets English public health officials isolate individuals who may have contracted the virus. It came as the number of cases in the country rose to eight on Monday.
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U.K. Declares Coronavirus ‘Imminent Threat’ as Europe Scrambles
The British declaration lets public health officials isolate individuals who may have contracted the virus. It came as the number of cases in the country rose to eight on Monday.
The Scenic Isle Where the World’s Chaos Comes Home to Roost
On Samos, islanders and asylum seekers bear the shared brunt of forces beyond their control — like chaos in the Middle East and the cold shoulder of the European Union.
Finland Plans to Give All New Parents the Same Leave
The new reforms will give the same amount of leave to both parents, regardless of their gender, a move the government said promotes gender equality and inclusivity.
NATO Eyes Troop Reductions in Afghanistan as U.S. Draws Down
The Trump administration’s decision to eventually withdraw several thousand troops from America’s longest war has triggered a debate within the 29-country alliance.
In Poland, Controversial Legislation Restricting Judiciary Is Signed Into Law
The legislation, which has drawn condemnation from the European Union, bars judges from questioning judicial appointments made by the president and forbids them from engaging in political activity.
Belgium Acquits Three Doctors in Landmark Euthanasia Case
It was the first time doctors were prosecuted after having administered euthanasia, in the case of a 38-year-old woman who died in 2010.
Britain’s Brexit Shrug: Let’s Just Get On With It
For the last three years, Britons have debated Brexit. Now that it is here, there is a sense of relief even though the country still must decide what sort of Brexit it wants.
A Texas-Size Defeat for the E.U.: Brexit Is Here
The loss of such a rich, sizable, powerful member state will weaken the European Union’s momentum and its diplomatic weight.
At Auschwitz, Holocaust Survivors Plead ‘Never Forget’
Organizers sought to put a spotlight on the stories of survivors, as this may be the last time that such a large number will be able to gather in one place.