Afghan Economy Nears Collapse as Pressure Builds to Ease U.S. Sanctions

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan — Racing down the cratered highways at dawn, Mohammad Rasool knew his 9-year-old daughter…

‘A huge concern’: South Africa scientists scramble to combat spread of Omicron variant

As the world grapples with the emergence of the new highly transmissible variant of COVID-19, worried…

Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Instead, a Covid certificate was introduced with proof of vaccination, negative test, or immunity through having…

‘Declaration of war’: Pacific islands blast COP26 pledges

The United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow this month was billed as the…

B.C., Ottawa strike new climate and disaster committee, pledge to match flood donations

The British Columbia and federal governments are striking a joint committee of ministers to address disaster…