By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon restrictions despite four weeks of rising deaths and seven weeks of rising cases globally.Maria van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead for coronavirus response, said 4.4 million had been recorded across the world last week globally and expressed concern about global trends.“This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It is time right now where everyone...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon restrictions despite four weeks of rising deaths and seven weeks of rising cases globally.Maria van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead for coronavirus response, said 4.4 million had been recorded across the world last week globally and expressed concern about global trends.“This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It is time right now where everyone...WW…

This story is part of , CNN's ongoing series on gender inequality. Find out more about it . Santiago, Chile -- In Chile's arid Atacama desert, Tabita Daza Rojas is trying to scrape together enough money to finish construction on her home before her baby, due anyday, arrives. Eight hundred kilometers to the south, in La Pintana, a suburb of the capital Santiago, Cynthia González is nursing her 2-month-old boy. But she needs to buy milk to supplement her body's supply, and is worried about how she'll afford it.Rojas and González come from different backgrounds, . Yet they -- and at least 170...…This story is part of , CNN's ongoing series on gender inequality. Find out more about it . Santiago, Chile -- In Chile's arid Atacama desert, Tabita Daza Rojas is trying to scrape together enough money to finish construction on her home before her baby, due anyday, arrives. Eight hundred kilometers to the south, in La Pintana, a suburb of the capital Santiago, Cynthia González is nursing her 2-month-old boy. But she needs to buy milk to supplement her body's supply, and is worried about how she'll afford it.Rojas and González come from different backgrounds, . Yet they -- and at least 170...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The European Union proposed tighter controls on on Wednesday, marking the latest spat between the bloc and the .The new export controls put forward by the European Commission would govern exports of Covid-19 vaccine from the EU based on the destination country’s rate of vaccinations and vaccine exports.The measure is the Commission’s latest effort to safeguard supplies for its citizens, following in delivering doses to the bloc – despite contractual obligations – whilst continuing to .EU Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The European Union proposed tighter controls on on Wednesday, marking the latest spat between the bloc and the .The new export controls put forward by the European Commission would govern exports of Covid-19 vaccine from the EU based on the destination country’s rate of vaccinations and vaccine exports.The measure is the Commission’s latest effort to safeguard supplies for its citizens, following in delivering doses to the bloc – despite contractual obligations – whilst continuing to .EU Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Italy is facing another lockdown, as the government attempts to contain a recent surge of cases, marred by the presence of .Half of Italy’s 20 regions, which include the cities Rome, Milan and Venice, will be entering new coronavirus restrictions from Monday, March 15. The measures will be effective through April 6, according to a decree passed by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s cabinet on Friday.In regions demarcated as “red zones” people will be unable to leave their houses except for work or health reasons, with all non-essential...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Italy is facing another lockdown, as the government attempts to contain a recent surge of cases, marred by the presence of .Half of Italy’s 20 regions, which include the cities Rome, Milan and Venice, will be entering new coronavirus restrictions from Monday, March 15. The measures will be effective through April 6, according to a decree passed by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s cabinet on Friday.In regions demarcated as “red zones” people will be unable to leave their houses except for work or health reasons, with all non-essential...WW…

By , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, Kara Fox, and , CNN 3:03 AM ET, Wed March 10, 2021Our live coverage has ended for the day. Follow the latest on the pandemic .11 PostsThe last five days are the busiest air travel has been over such a stretch since the holidays. The Transportation Security Administration just reported it screened 1.1 million people at airports on Monday, meaning 5.6 million people have traveled by air over the last five days.The new numbers come as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is , even if they are fully vaccinated against coronavirus — and as...…By , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, Kara Fox, and , CNN 3:03 AM ET, Wed March 10, 2021Our live coverage has ended for the day. Follow the latest on the pandemic .11 PostsThe last five days are the busiest air travel has been over such a stretch since the holidays. The Transportation Security Administration just reported it screened 1.1 million people at airports on Monday, meaning 5.6 million people have traveled by air over the last five days.The new numbers come as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is , even if they are fully vaccinated against coronavirus — and as...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights campaigners, has been released after more than 1,000 days in prison for what critics have described as politically-motivated charges.Hathloul, 31, was arrested in a May 2018 sweep that targeted well-known opponents of the kingdom’s since-rescinded law barring women from driving. She told her family in prison – allegations Riyadh repeatedly denied – and her detention was condemned by the United Nations and global human rights groups.Last December, Riyadh’s Specialized Criminal Court – a...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights campaigners, has been released after more than 1,000 days in prison for what critics have described as politically-motivated charges.Hathloul, 31, was arrested in a May 2018 sweep that targeted well-known opponents of the kingdom’s since-rescinded law barring women from driving. She told her family in prison – allegations Riyadh repeatedly denied – and her detention was condemned by the United Nations and global human rights groups.Last December, Riyadh’s Specialized Criminal Court – a...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A British judge denied bail for WikiLeaks founder , just days after she to America.The US said it would appeal against the decision on Monday and asked for Assange to be remanded in custody while that process was ongoing.Judge Vanessa Baraitser said in her Wednesday ruling that “there are substantial grounds for believing that if Mr. Assange is released today he would fail to surrender to court and face the appeal proceedings.”US prosecutors had argued on Wednesday that Assange had already shown he was “capable of going to extraordinary...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A British judge denied bail for WikiLeaks founder , just days after she to America.The US said it would appeal against the decision on Monday and asked for Assange to be remanded in custody while that process was ongoing.Judge Vanessa Baraitser said in her Wednesday ruling that “there are substantial grounds for believing that if Mr. Assange is released today he would fail to surrender to court and face the appeal proceedings.”US prosecutors had argued on Wednesday that Assange had already shown he was “capable of going to extraordinary...WW…

By Nectar Gan, Adam Renton, Kara Fox and Harry Clarke-Ezzidio, CNN 10:58 a.m. ET, December 31, 202010 PostsJapan's government may consider declaring a state of emergency if Covid-19 continues to spread further, a minister in charge of the country's coronavirus response said on Twitter Wednesday."We have to curb the spread of coronavirus at any cost," Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said in a tweet.Tokyo recorded 944 new Covid-19 cases for Wednesday -- the highest daily increase in infections since the pandemic began. The total number of people to have been infected in Tokyo now...…By Nectar Gan, Adam Renton, Kara Fox and Harry Clarke-Ezzidio, CNN 10:58 a.m. ET, December 31, 202010 PostsJapan's government may consider declaring a state of emergency if Covid-19 continues to spread further, a minister in charge of the country's coronavirus response said on Twitter Wednesday."We have to curb the spread of coronavirus at any cost," Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said in a tweet.Tokyo recorded 944 new Covid-19 cases for Wednesday -- the highest daily increase in infections since the pandemic began. The total number of people to have been infected in Tokyo now...WW…

Buenos Aires, Argentina (CNN)Argentina's Senate approved a Wednesday in an historic vote seen as a major victory for abortion rights advocates in the Catholic-majority country. The Senate voted 38-29 to give millions of women access to legal terminations under a new law supported by President Alberto Fernández. The margin was expected to be much smaller.Massive crowds of abortion rights activists and anti-abortion campaigners gathered outside the Palace of the Argentine National Congress to await the results, which came in the early hours of the morning after an overnight debate. Supporters...…Buenos Aires, Argentina (CNN)Argentina's Senate approved a Wednesday in an historic vote seen as a major victory for abortion rights advocates in the Catholic-majority country. The Senate voted 38-29 to give millions of women access to legal terminations under a new law supported by President Alberto Fernández. The margin was expected to be much smaller.Massive crowds of abortion rights activists and anti-abortion campaigners gathered outside the Palace of the Argentine National Congress to await the results, which came in the early hours of the morning after an overnight debate. Supporters...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Antarctica has recorded its first after 36 people tested positive on a research base, according to a statement released by the Chilean Army.The news marks an unfortunate milestone in the global fight against , as until this week, free from the virus’ grip.On Sunday, the General Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme Base, a Chilean research base located on Antarctica’s northernmost Trinity Peninsula, confirmed that 26 army personnel and 10 civilians working as contractors on the base tested positive with Covid-19.The outbreak comes after at least...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Antarctica has recorded its first after 36 people tested positive on a research base, according to a statement released by the Chilean Army.The news marks an unfortunate milestone in the global fight against , as until this week, free from the virus’ grip.On Sunday, the General Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme Base, a Chilean research base located on Antarctica’s northernmost Trinity Peninsula, confirmed that 26 army personnel and 10 civilians working as contractors on the base tested positive with Covid-19.The outbreak comes after at least...WW…