To battle a spreading pandemic, democracies across the globe are turning to tools like emergency proclamations, abrupt lockdowns and enhanced public surveillance. But so are the world's autocrats – and … Click to Continue »
Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he'll announce new measures to contain the spreading coronavirus after declaring a national health emergency, in a sign he is taking firmer action … Click to Continue »
Sometimes miracles happen because every little thing goes right. And people involved are smart and creative and fearless. This is the story of a hairstylist, a team of automotive prototype … Click to Continue »
Gabriel Reyes was $600 short of his $1,800 monthly rent and April was around the corner. The day laborer was so desperate for a job he created a cardboard sign … Click to Continue »
Spain reported its deadliest day since the coronavirus crisis started, leaving hospitals overflowing with sick patients and the government struggling to bring the spread of the disease under control. The … Click to Continue »
Slap, slap, slap. The sound echoed off a highway bridge overhead, cutting through the beeping and ringing of car horns and crosswalk bells. Under the bridge, a wrinkled woman in … Click to Continue »
South Korea on Tuesday cancelled the planned re-opening of schools next week because of the danger of the coronavirus, and will instead launch online classes from April 9 while delaying the annual college entrance exams. Seoul has managed to bring down its rate of new infections to about 100 or fewer a day, but groups...
