Japan raises tariffs on US beef after hitting import limit
TOKYO — Imported American beef in Japan has proved so popular it's topped the annual limits called “safeguards,” and the U.S. Meat Export Federation...
As infections rise, Sarajevo’s hospitals feel the pressure
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — As Bosnia faces soaring coronavirus infections, pressure has grown on hospitals in the capital of Sarajevo that have struggled with rising...
Zoos, scientists aim to curb people giving virus to animals
SAN DIEGO — The coughing among the western lowland gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in January was the first warning sign....
Celebrity Cruises to end yearlong pandemic hiatus in June
MIAMI — Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June ending a yearlong hiatus, but passengers 18 and older must test negative for COVID-19...
Spanish government rejects idea of having fans in Copa final
<p>MADRID — Spain's top health official on Wednesday rejected the idea of having fans back in the stands for the Copa del Rey final...
Envoy protests mandated virus tests for foreigners in Seoul
<p>SEOUL, South Korea — Britain’s ambassador to South Korea on Thursday criticized South Korean health authorities for mandating coronavirus tests on all foreign workers...
Nicaragua’s Indigenous tell OAS of killings, land takeovers
<p>MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaragua’s Indigenous groups complained Thursday to the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights about land takeovers and killings that have hit the...
Albania: Spectators banned from WC qualifier with England
<p>TIRANA, Albania — Albania soccer officials say their request for a limited number of spectators at the World Cup qualifier with England this month...
Death of Tanzania’s Magufuli draws sorrow but ire from some
NAKURU, Kenya — News of the death of Tanzania's President John Magufuli drew mixed reactions; sorrow from many but bitterness from a critic who...
NCAA to vote in April on lifting ban on in-person recruiting
The NCAA Division I Council plans to vote in April on lifting the ban on in-person recruiting that has been in place for more...