Tag: Jair Bolsonaro
Number of fires increases in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - The number of fires in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands nearly doubled in the first half of 2020, compared to the same...
The Latest: Ga. Democratic Senate candidate’s wife has virus
ATLANTA -- Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff says he's in isolation with his wife, who contracted COVID-19.The 33-year-old candidate said his wife, Dr....
The Latest: Greece reports 31 new virus cases, no deaths
ATHENS, Greece - Greek authorities have announced 31 new coronavirus cases in the last day, with eight from arrivals from abroad. There were no...
Indigenous leader Raoni is discharged from Brazil hospital
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Chief Raoni Metuktire, an Indigenous leader who has become a symbol of the fight for Indigenous rights and preservation of...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he tested negative for coronavirus
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday that he has tested negative for the new coronavirus, based on a fourth test...
The Latest: Emirates will cover COVID-19 medical bills
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Long-haul carrier Emirates now says it will cover the costs of passengers’ coronavirus-related medical expenses in an effort to...
The Latest: Czech Rep reports over 200 cases for 2nd day
PRAGUE - The day-to-day increase of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Czech Republic has surpassed 200 for the second straight day.One of the...
The Latest: Iraq reopens airports even as cases rise
BAGHDAD - Iraq opened its airports to commercial flights following months of lockdown as part of the government’s plan to ease restrictions despite record...
The Latest: California in new deal with Chinese mask maker
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California will spend an additional $315 million on protective masks through a contract with a Chinese manufacturer. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced...
The Latest: Trump cites protests, bars, travel in virus rise
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is casting wide blame for a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases, pointing to racial justice protests, travelers from Mexico...