Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) – When a rare but deadly rodent-borne virus struck passengers on a cruise ship and seemed to be spreading, there were no treatments for those who fell ill and no vaccines to protect others.

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks meandered to a mixed finish on Wall Street Wednesday and remained close to their records, while oil prices held steady. The uncertain trading on Wall Street followed two days of big gains that gave the week and August a strong start. Several big technology companies slumped, though, ultimately weighing down the market.

 

Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Four candidates to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations will audition for the job this week, far fewer than there were 10 years ago when António Guterres was selected as U.N. chief.

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge decried efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the Trump administration’s request.

Chilean zoo stages an Easter egg hunt with treats for the animals

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) – Step aside, children – this Easter egg hunt is for zoo animals only. At the largest private zoo in Chile, several of its animal residents – meerkats, monkeys, lemurs and others – searched on Sunday for their food packaged as Easter egg-themed treats.

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

BANGKOK (AP) – China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.

Chile's president vows tougher school security following recent stabbing

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) – President José Antonio Kast said Monday that his administration will tighten security measures at Chile’s schools, following two incidents involving weapons and amid growing concern about school violence in the South American country.

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Chileans mark World Water Day by protesting environmental rules

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) – Thousands of people marched on Sunday in Santiago and other cities in Chile to mark World Water Day following the withdrawal of dozens of environmental decrees by arch-conservative President José Antonio Kast.