International News

U.N. agency: Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal Iran has continued to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium and remains in violation of its deal with world powers, the United Nations' atomic watchdog sa... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Warning issued on outbreak readiness The U.S. remains underprepared for pandemic health threats, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told Congress, citing major shortfall... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 5, 2020

S.Korea plans to rein in activists South Korea said Thursday that it planned to push new laws to ban activists from flying anti-Pyongyang leaflets over the border after North Korea threatened to ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 5, 2020

West Bank settlers, Netanyahu skirmish Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has harshly criticized Jewish West Bank settler leaders for disparaging President Donald Trump over his plan allowing ... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Californian released by Iranians A U.S. Navy veteran whose family said his only crime was falling in love left Iran on Thursday after nearly two years of detention, winning his freedom as part ... by MATTHEW LEE and ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Hong Kong holds Tiananmen vigil Thousands of people in Hong Kong defied a police ban Thursday evening, breaking through barricades to hold a candlelight vigil on the 31st anniversary of China'... by ZEN SOO The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

China gives more foreign airlines access Chinese regulators said Thursday that more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease. by JOE McDONALD The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Mexico's pandemic deaths climb by 1,092 Mexican authorities on Wednesday issued their highest daily tally of deaths yet from coronavirus, saying more than 1,000 people had perished, a sign of how the ... by Mary Beth Sheridan The Washington Post - June 5, 2020

Brazil drive-in, a welcome escape from pandemic As daylight drained from the sky in Brazil's capital, dozens of cars formed a line, all filled with passengers set to indulge in one of the few diversions allow... by ERALDO PERES The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

The world in brief Russia diesel leak threatens Arctic by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 5, 2020

Names and faces Work on the third season of the HBO drama sensation Succession may be on hold, but star Brian Cox is still finding projects to keep him busy. While he's not a f... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

In the news John Lewis, 80, the civil rights icon and Georgia congressman who had his skull fractured by Alabama troopers as he and others marched across the Edmund Pettus ... June 5, 2020

5 firms tagged for virus vaccine The Trump administration has selected five companies as the most likely candidates to produce a vaccine for the coronavirus, senior officials said, a critical s... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 4, 2020

U.S. to ban Chinese airlines in response to Beijing's move The Trump administration said Wednesday that it will ban all commercial passenger flights by Chinese carriers beginning later this month. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 4, 2020

Hong Kong step draws U.K. vow British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Wednesday to overhaul immigration rules to grant almost 3 million Hong Kong residents a pathway to British citizens... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 4, 2020