Tag: Diseases and conditions
Belgians breach virus rules as warm weather draws crowds
<p>BRUSSELS — Belgium has an extra unexpected hurdle to overcome in its fight against the coronavirus: a bout of gorgeous weather.</p>
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Delta joins other US airlines in ending empty middle seats
<p>Delta Air Lines, the last U.S. airline still blocking middle seats, will end that policy in May as air travel recovers and more people...
Iraqi parliament approves budget of $89 billion for 2021
<p>BAGHDAD — Iraq’s parliament on Wednesday approved the state budget for 2021, after weeks of wrangling amid a severe economic and financial crisis spurred...
H&M swings to loss, affirms commitment to China market
STOCKHOLM — Low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB on Wednesday reported an expected loss in the first quarter. Meanwhile, the pandemic-hit Swedish company...
Pre-taped SAG Awards go for spirit of live ceremonies past
LOS ANGELES — With the Screen Actors Guild Awards days away, producers gathered for final appraisal of a fast-paced montage honoring the nominees that...
Oregon Democrats decry legislative slowdown during COVID
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's House of Representatives returned to the Capitol this week after floor sessions had been cancelled due to multiple COVID-19 cases,...
Hungarian journalists demand access to COVID wards
<p>BUDAPEST, Hungary — More than two dozen Hungarian media outlets on Wednesday sent an open letter to the government demanding greater transparency and access...
Global trade rebounding, lagging vaccinations pose threat
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — The World Trade Organization is raising its estimate for the rebound in global trade in goods but warning that the COVID-19...
ANA Inspiration back in its usual spot, but still no fans
<p>RANCHO MIRAGE. Calif. — The ANA Inspiration is back in its usual leadoff spot in golf's major championship season, though far from normal with...
G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90
WASHINGTON — G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday at...