Your Wednesday Briefing
An unequal global recovery.
As the Virus Ravages Poorer Countries, Rich Nations Are Springing Back to Life
Despite early vows, the developed world has done little to promote global vaccination, in what analysts call both a moral and epidemiological failure.
With Napoleon Commemoration, Macron Steps Into National Debate
President Emmanuel Macron will lay a wreath on the emperor’s tomb on the 200th anniversary of his death, stepping into a national debate over the legacy of Napoleon.
They Were Promised a Socialist Paradise, and Ended Up in ‘Hell’
Lee Tae-kyung has campaigned tirelessly in South Korea to share the story of the 93,000 people who migrated from Japan to North Korea from 1959 to 1984 and were forced to stay.
Indian Premier League Suspends Cricket Matches
The Indian Premier League suspended its cricket season after several teams reported infections. It had drawn intense criticism for going ahead with games in hard-hit cities.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Pfizer reaps big profits from the vaccine.
Pfizer Reaps Hundreds of Millions in Profits From Covid Vaccine
The company said its vaccine generated $3.5 billion in revenue in the first three months of this year.
After Mexico City train collapse, families search for the missing
At least 15 of the crash victims had yet to be identified, as family members frantically scoured hospitals and social media for news of the missing.
Mexico City's Mayor Caught in Political Fallout After Train Crash
Mexico City’s mayor and one of her predecessors, both of whom are eyeing the nation’s highest office, were the subject of public anger after the train crash.
Subway Overpass Collapses in Mexico
A subway overpass collapsed Monday night in Mexico City, sending the cars of a passenger train plunging to the ground and killing at least 23 people and injuring 70 others.