13 countries where being gay is legally punishable by death
Same-sex sexual activity is a crime in 70 countries. Some of them, including six nations that are members of the U.N.....»»
Countries Where Being Gay Is Legally Punishable by Death
The tiny nation of Brunei recently caused international outrage when it enacted draconian laws making gay sex a capital crime. After several weeks of fierce condemnation by world leaders, the........»»
An ultra-Orthodox rabbi visited North Korea where practicing religion is punishable by death — here"s what he saw
Courtesy of Meir Alfasi Meir Alfasi is a rabbi, photographer, and former photojournalist who lives in Israel and has traveled to 80 countries. He spent five days in North Korea, where non-state-san.....»»
: True COVID-19 global death toll is likely 2 to 3 times higher than official count of 3.4 million, warns WHO
The number of global deaths caused by the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 is likely far higher than official numbers suggest, as all countries are struggling to provide accurate statistical models and counts, the World Health Organization said Friday......»»
The death toll from Israel-Gaza fighting keeps climbing as more countries call for a cease-fire
Tensions between Israel and Hamas have flared since May 10, with Israel launching airstrikes and militants in Gaza firing rockets. Palestinians walk next to the remains of a destroyed building after Israeli airstrikes. Abdel Kareem Hana/A.....»»
Rich countries hoarding COVID-19 vaccines are making a mistake that could worsen their own death tolls, experts say
By vaccinating those in wealthy nations at the expense of the most vulnerable in poorer countries, the risk increases of dangerous variants emerging. A man receives a corona.....»»
Why Sweden Tightened Its Light-Touch Covid Rules
Sweden’s hands-off response to Covid-19, shunning lockdowns while neighboring countries imposed restrictions, sparked controversy from the outset. Even as death rates surged in early 2020, Sweden kept stores, restaurants and most schools open. .....»»
The UK"s COVID-19 death toll has passed 100,000, one of the worst in the world
A new variant of COVID-19 is partly behind a rise in cases in the UK over the winter, with the UK one of the hardest hit countries.....»»
Sweden"s coronavirus death rate is nearly six times higher than that of neighboring Norway and Finland. Here"s a look at how the countries have approached the coronavirus pandemic differently.
Left: NTB Scanpix/Lise Aserud/Reuters; Right: Andres Kudacki/AP Photo In recent weeks, the number of coronavirus-related deaths in Sweden has continued to climb, making its death.....»»
The US is the hardest-hit country in the coronavirus pandemic — but its 4% death rate is far lower than that of many other countries
Claudio Furlan/LaPresse via AP Death rates from the coronaviru.....»»
Dow surges 1,627 points on growing signs the coronavirus death rate is slowing around the world
Getty Images / Scott Olson All three major US indexes skyrocketed on Monday after countries reported declines in new coronavirus deaths over the weekend, offering inve.....»»
U.S. officials brace for "peak death week" in coronavirus
U.S. officials on Monday girded the country for a "peak death week" from the coronavirus pandemic as the accelerating American death toll closed the gap with Italy and Spain, the countries with the most fatalities to date......»»
Dow surges 850 points on latest signs that the coronavirus death rate is slowing around the world
Lucas Jackson/Reuters All three major US indexes jumped on Monday after countries reported declines in new coronavirus death.....»»
3 photos show just how health workers in Spain — which has the 2nd highest death toll in the world — are struggling under the coronavirus outbreak
Reuters Spain has been one of the hardest-hit countries during the coronavirus pandemic. It has been on lockdown for several .....»»
LIVE UPDATES: Spain records the highest single-day death toll of any country, countries rethink their stances against masks
Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images We'll keep this page updated with the biggest coronavirus headlines of the day. Check back for updates. Here's the latest: US health officials have reportedly increased se.....»»
Coronavirus live updates: Death toll soars past 35,100 with more than 741,000 people infected around the world
Comunidad de Madrid/Handout via Reuters The novel coronavirus has infected over 741,000 people and killed more than 35,000 worldwide. It has hit at least 177 countries and territories. The US's death toll surpassed 2,000 on March 28, doubling in just t.....»»
Coronavirus live updates: Death toll soars past 35,000 with nearly 738,000 people infected around the world
Comunidad de Madrid/Handout via Reuters The novel coronavirus has infected almost 738,000 people and killed more than 35,000 worldwide. It has hit at least 177 countries and territories. The US's dea.....»»
Coronavirus live updates: Death toll soars past 34,800 with more than 735,500 people infected around the world
Comunidad de Madrid/Handout via Reuters The novel coronavirus has infected more than 735,500 people and killed more than 34,800 worldwide. It has hit at least 177 countries and ter.....»»
Coronavirus live updates: Death toll soars past 33,000 with more than 722,000 people infected around the world
Comunidad de Madrid/Handout via Reuters The coronavirus has infected over 722,000 people and killed more than 33,000 worldwide. It has hit at least 177 countries and territories. The US'.....»»
Coronavirus live updates: Over 600,000 people have been infected, more than 28,000 people have died, and UK"s death toll topped 1,000
Getty The coronavirus has infected over 600,000 people and killed more than 28,000 worldwide. It has hit at least 177 countries and te.....»»
One chart shows 10 countries" current coronavirus death rates, based on known cases and deaths. Italy"s is highest: nearly 10%.
Flavio Lo Scalzo/Reuters The coronavirus' death rate — a calculation t.....»»