His Plane Crashed in the Amazon. Then Came the Hard Part.
A Brazilian pilot working for wildcat miners escaped death when his plane went down in a remote area. He walked through the jungle for 36 days before being rescued.
Indonesia Church Rocked by Explosion on Palm Sunday
A priest described the blast in the city of Makassar as a suicide bombing. The mayor said no churchgoers were killed.
Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown
The attack by hundreds of militants trapped nearly 200 people, including foreign workers, in a hotel in Palma, Mozambique, site of a major gas project.
Dozens Killed in One of Myanmar’s Deadliest Days Since February Coup
Children and bystanders were among the dozens shot and killed in Myanmar on Saturday as the security forces cracked down on protests against the February military coup. On the same day, a parade honored the army.
Another Class of Covid Faces Curtailed Commencements
Many universities stipulate that to participate in graduation, students must test negative for the coronavirus beforehand and have a record of adhering to campus restrictions.
Austin Can Keep Its Mask Mandate for Now, Texas Judge Rules
The state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, is expected to appeal.
1st Doses Reach 1 in 3 U.S. Adults; Access Lags in NY and Arkansas
In the only other state that has not named a target date, Wyoming, adults already have full access in 20 of 23 counties.
State Lawmakers Try to Curb Governors’ Coronavirus Powers
Around 300 proposals to curb governors’ emergency powers have won approval or are awaiting action in state legislatures. Almost all were written by Republicans, but the targets are governors of both parties.
India Hits Case Highs Not Seen in Months as Festivals Begin
Infections are soaring in the country, which has severely curtailed exports of Covid-19 vaccines as it tries to prevent a second wave.
Images From a ‘Day of Shame’ in Myanmar, With Scores Shot Dead
Children, including a 5-year-old-boy, were among those killed on Saturday as the country’s security forces cracked down on nationwide protests against a coup. A New York Times photographer was there.