A Quiet Arms Race Is Rapidly Heating Up Between the Two Koreas

The buildup over the last few years has threatened the delicate balance of peace on the Korean Peninsula.


Marie Supikova, Survivor of Nazi Terror in Czech Village, Dies at 88

The men of Lidice, including her father, were massacred and the women, including her mother, sent to a concentration camp. She later testified at the Nuremberg war-crimes trials.


At Least 11 Dead in Egyptian Rail Accident

A passenger train derailed north of Cairo on Sunday, the Egyptian authorities said. It was the latest of several deadly train accidents in Egypt in recent years.


Pope Francis Delivers Sunday Blessing in Person After a Month

Throughout the pandemic, the pope has often delivered the weekly address, prayer and blessing from the apostolic library, with no public in attendance.


Pope Francis Returns to St. Peter’s Square to Deliver Sunday Blessing

Francis gave his Sunday blessing to the faithful in the square for the first time in a month. Throughout the pandemic, he has often spoken from the apostolic library without the public in attendance.


Fauci Expects Decision on Using Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Friday

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he expected experts meeting at the end of the week to recommend “some sort of either warning or restriction.”


Alaska to Offer Covid Vaccines at Airports

Alaska is the 22d state to announce plans to vaccinate nonresidents against the coronavirus.


Colorado Officials Warn About Fourth Wave of Covid Infections

Health officials say rising case counts are fueled in part by more contagious coronavirus variants, particularly B.1.1.7, the variant first found in Britain.


France Will Quarantine Travelers From Four Countries

As of April 24, entry into the country will be restricted, and those who qualify will be subject to a 10-day quarantine.


From boardroom to bedroom: New York’s empty office buildings and hotels may be ripe for conversion.