Egypt announces 2-week nightly curfew to slow virus

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will impose a two-week nightly curfew in the Arab world's most populous country in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, its prime minister announced Tuesday, as the International …

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Fernando González new AP news director for Caribbean, Andes

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Fernando González, a video journalist who has spent more than 30 years covering Latin America and the Caribbean, has been named to a new role as The Associated Press' news director for the Caribb…

US manufacturing might vs virus; drinking at home

The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Here's a look at developments Tuesday as central banks, businesses and workers attemp…

Stocks up over 5% amid building hopes for US virus stimulus

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world rallied Tuesday amid expectations that Congress is nearing a deal to pump nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy.

The Latest: Greek police broadcast messages in 10 languages

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The Latest: IOC, Japan agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics

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Tokyo Olympics postponed, U.S. closes in on relief package

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics were put off to next year as coronavirus deaths and infections surged in Europe and the U.S. on Tuesday, with New York warning it is about to get hit by a “bullet train." In Washi…

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Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The International Olympic Committee has postponed this summer's Tokyo Games for a year as coronavirus deaths mount around the world and U.S. lawmakers close in on a nearly $2 trillion deal to help cushion the econo…

Japanese Prime Minister Abe says IOC president has agreed “100%” to proposal of postponing Olympics for about 1 year

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Abe says IOC president has agreed “100%” to proposal of postponing Olympics for about 1 year.

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021 by International Olympic Committee

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021 by International Olympic Committee.

The Latest: Germany to take patients from Italy

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