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Attacks on Indian journalists highlight growing intolerance

Attacks on Indian journalists highlight growing intolerance

NEW DELHI — Reporting in India has never been without its risks, but journalists say attacks on the media during last week's deadly communal riots between Hindus and Muslims in New Delhi show the situation is deteriorating.
Virus fears close down France's famed Louvre Museum

Virus fears close down France's famed Louvre Museum

PARIS — The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France's Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its famous trove of artworks fearful of being contaminated by the museum's flow of tourists from around the world.
Rain, art and winter wonderlands at Paris Fashion Week

Rain, art and winter wonderlands at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS — Haunting music greeted drizzled-on VIP guests, including singer Janelle Monáe, who braved torrential rains in Paris to get to Valentino's experimental fashion show near the Invalides monument on Sunday.
Trump, on 1st death from virus in US: 'No reason to panic"

Trump, on 1st death from virus in US: 'No reason to panic"

WASHINGTON — Seeking to reassure the American public, President Donald Trump said there was "no reason to panic" as the new coronavirus claimed its first victim inside the U.S.
Billionaire Tom Steyer ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid

Billionaire Tom Steyer ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who poured millions of dollars into his Democratic presidential campaign, is ending his bid after a third-place finish in the South Carolina primary.
Westwood mixes message of ecology with regal Paris fashion

Westwood mixes message of ecology with regal Paris fashion

PARIS — A singer at Vivienne Westwood's eco-minded Paris Fashion Week show serenaded guests about fighting for the environment on Saturday. Elie Saab presented a 1970's-inspired study in the bow collar. And Agnes B.
Trump to discuss coronavirus threat Saturday at White House

Trump to discuss coronavirus threat Saturday at White House

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday he'll address the nation about the coronavirus threat. Trump tweeted that he'll discuss the latest development at a White House news conference at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Court halts Trump asylum policy, then suspends its own order

Court halts Trump asylum policy, then suspends its own order

SAN DIEGO — A Trump administration immigration policy that requires asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S.
Final Keys resort damaged by Hurricane Irma set to reopen

Final Keys resort damaged by Hurricane Irma set to reopen

LITTLE MUNSON ISLAND, Fla. — A Florida Keys resort that was ravaged by Hurricane Irma will receive its first vacationers Wednesday after 2 1/2 years of planning and reconstruction.
Geneva auto show, other big events cancelled amid virus fears

Geneva auto show, other big events cancelled amid virus fears

GENEVA — The Geneva auto show was cancelled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban Friday on all large events in order to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
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