Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...…Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...WW…

By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...…By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...WW…

By , and Zamira Rahim, CNN 0316 GMT (1116 HKT) May 21, 202035 PostsOur live coverage of Cyclone Amphan has . made landfall in eastern India on Wednesday afternoon local time.These are the latest updates on :Here's a map showing the cyclone's path:Cyclone Amphan is a disaster bigger than Covid-19, said Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of the east Indian state of West Bengal."The whole of the southern part of the state has been affected. We are shocked. It will take three to four days to asses the damage," the chief minister said Wednesday at a news conference."The cyclone has affected...…By , and Zamira Rahim, CNN 0316 GMT (1116 HKT) May 21, 202035 PostsOur live coverage of Cyclone Amphan has . made landfall in eastern India on Wednesday afternoon local time.These are the latest updates on :Here's a map showing the cyclone's path:Cyclone Amphan is a disaster bigger than Covid-19, said Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of the east Indian state of West Bengal."The whole of the southern part of the state has been affected. We are shocked. It will take three to four days to asses the damage," the chief minister said Wednesday at a news conference."The cyclone has affected...WW…

By , , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday.Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day.Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane.was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped...…By , , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday.Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day.Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane.was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his immediate resignation on state television late Tuesday, hours after he and the Prime Minister were in a coup.Tuesday’s events sparked international condemnation and are likely to further destabilize the West African nation, following months of anti-government mass protests and a rising insurgency from Islamist militants.Wearing a blue surgical mask amid the coronavirus pandemic, the President said on national broadcaster ORTM that he had little choice but to stand down to avoid...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his immediate resignation on state television late Tuesday, hours after he and the Prime Minister were in a coup.Tuesday’s events sparked international condemnation and are likely to further destabilize the West African nation, following months of anti-government mass protests and a rising insurgency from Islamist militants.Wearing a blue surgical mask amid the coronavirus pandemic, the President said on national broadcaster ORTM that he had little choice but to stand down to avoid...WW…

By Melissa Macaya, and Zamira Rahim, CNN 2326 GMT (0726 HKT) May 22, 202011 PostsSeriously ill Covid-19 patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die or develop dangerous heart arrhythmias, according to a large observational study published Friday in the medical journal The Lancet.Researchers analyzed data from more than 96,000 patients with confirmed Covid-19 from 671 hospitals. All were hospitalized from late December to mid-April, and had died or been discharged by April 21. Just below 15,000 patients were treated with the antimalarial...…By Melissa Macaya, and Zamira Rahim, CNN 2326 GMT (0726 HKT) May 22, 202011 PostsSeriously ill Covid-19 patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die or develop dangerous heart arrhythmias, according to a large observational study published Friday in the medical journal The Lancet.Researchers analyzed data from more than 96,000 patients with confirmed Covid-19 from 671 hospitals. All were hospitalized from late December to mid-April, and had died or been discharged by April 21. Just below 15,000 patients were treated with the antimalarial...WW…

(CNN) transportation minister Lin Chia-lung has offered to resign after a deadly Friday killed at least 51 people and left scores more injured according to the country's state run Central News Agency (CNA). Lin offered his verbal resignation in a phone call Sunday with Taiwan's premier Su Tseng-chang, CNA reported, saying he wished to step down and take responsibility for the accident. Cabinet spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng told reporters that the Taiwanese premier commended Lin for showing accountability but declined to discuss the resignation.The busy passenger train was carrying 490 people...…(CNN) transportation minister Lin Chia-lung has offered to resign after a deadly Friday killed at least 51 people and left scores more injured according to the country's state run Central News Agency (CNA). Lin offered his verbal resignation in a phone call Sunday with Taiwan's premier Su Tseng-chang, CNA reported, saying he wished to step down and take responsibility for the accident. Cabinet spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng told reporters that the Taiwanese premier commended Lin for showing accountability but declined to discuss the resignation.The busy passenger train was carrying 490 people...WW…

Cairo, Egypt (CNN)The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday. Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day. Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane. was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped since last Tuesday prepare to restart...…Cairo, Egypt (CNN)The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday. Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day. Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane. was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped since last Tuesday prepare to restart...WW…

(CNN) will speed up the declassification of secret defense archives, including those related to its war with , as it continues to grapple with its colonial history. France colonized Algeria from 1830 until its independence in 1962 following a seven-year war.The Elysee Palace said French President Emmanuel Macron took the decision to introduce a new procedure which will accelerate the declassification process for defense documents up to the year 1970. The Elysee said Macron was "determined to promote respect for historical truth." The new rule comes in from March 11. "This decision will...…(CNN) will speed up the declassification of secret defense archives, including those related to its war with , as it continues to grapple with its colonial history. France colonized Algeria from 1830 until its independence in 1962 following a seven-year war.The Elysee Palace said French President Emmanuel Macron took the decision to introduce a new procedure which will accelerate the declassification process for defense documents up to the year 1970. The Elysee said Macron was "determined to promote respect for historical truth." The new rule comes in from March 11. "This decision will...WW…

By , Adam Renton, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, Zamira Rahim and , CNN 12:02 a.m. ET, June 25, 2020Our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has 15 PostsThe Chinese government on Wednesday announced that more than 90 million coronavirus tests have been conducted across the country since the beginning of the pandemic.“As of June 22, the accumulative number of nucleic acid tests conducted by medical and health institutions nationwide reached 90.41 million,” said Guo Yanhong, an official with the National Health Commission.People are often required to be tested multiple times if they are...…By , Adam Renton, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, Zamira Rahim and , CNN 12:02 a.m. ET, June 25, 2020Our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has 15 PostsThe Chinese government on Wednesday announced that more than 90 million coronavirus tests have been conducted across the country since the beginning of the pandemic.“As of June 22, the accumulative number of nucleic acid tests conducted by medical and health institutions nationwide reached 90.41 million,” said Guo Yanhong, an official with the National Health Commission.People are often required to be tested multiple times if they are...WW…