Morning Brief
Protests Erupt Across the United States
As cities burn during continuing protests over police violence, the police have responded with even more violence.
Is Climate Action About to Take a Back Seat to COVID-19?
As governments turn their focus to economic recovery—can it also be green?
Will the U.S. Sanction China Over Hong Kong Law?
A U.S. official says the U.S. response will be “as targeted as possible,” but more details are scarce.
Will Afghanistan’s Cease-Fire Open The Door For Peace?
The Afghan government has called for the Taliban to extend a three-day cease-fire, and reports suggest the Taliban may agree to an extension.
Will Bolsonaro Pay the Price for a Botched Pandemic Response?
Brazil now has the second highest number of coronavirus cases globally, and the president’s approval rating keeps slipping.
Is This the End of Hong Kong As We Know It?
Popular protests extinguished plans for new national security laws in 2003. Will China now impose them by fiat?
Do Poor Countries Face a Greater Risk From Coronavirus?
The WHO chief is “very concerned” about rising cases in poorer countries, as worldwide cases pass five million.
Tsai Begins Second Term During a Rough Week For Taiwan
Taiwan has received acclaim for its coronavirus strategy, but setbacks at the WHO show how far it still struggles for international recognition.
Is Mike Pompeo in Trouble?
The dismissal of the State Department’s inspector general has, ironically, exposed multiple investigations into the conduct of the Secretary of State.
China Faces Pressure as World Health Assembly Meets
Over 120 countries have now co-sponsored calls for an inquiry into the international response to the coronavirus pandemic.
If There’s a Vaccine, Who Gets It First?
As researchers around the world race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, questions remain over equitable distribution.
Powell Warns Central Banks Can’t Stop Recessions on Their Own
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. risks an even deeper downturn if Congress doesn't take further action soon.
Is Pompeo in Israel to Bless Netanyahu’s Annexation Plan?
The State Department says the trip is to discuss the coronavirus and Iran, but a much more pressing issue is likely on the agenda.
How Russia Became the New Coronavirus Hotspot
After a relatively slow start to the pandemic, Russia is now seeing the number of cases grow rapidly.
South Korea Shows That Defeating Coronavirus Isn’t Quick or Easy
As even the best-managed countries ease lockdown restrictions, coronavirus cases are stubbornly rising.
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