The number of coronavirus cases in Latin America surpassed seven million, as legislators in Argentina's capital passed a law allowing relatives to maintain a bedside vigil for patients dying of COVID-19. South Korea extended social distancing rules in the capital, Seoul, amid a triple-digit rise in cases while India reported another record jump in daily…

Asia Pacific|Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Longest-Serving Leader, to Resign Because of IllnessMr. Abe has been prime minister for nearly eight consecutive years, a significant feat in a country accustomed to high turnover in the top job.Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had been dogged in recent weeks by questions over his health.Credit...Rick Rycroft/Associated PressAug. 28, 2020Updated 1:57 a.m.…

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside of the White House Thursday evening as President Trump prepared to give his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention from the South Lawn.Fencing was set up along the perimeter of the White House to keep protesters away, but shouts could be heard from the South Lawn.Protesters shouted “No justice, no peace” and “Join us,” while holding…

Arguing "no one will be safe in Biden’s America," President Trump took aim at rival Joe Biden and painted a clear contrast between himself and the Democratic presidential nominee as he gave arguably the most important speech of his 2020 reelection campaign.Delivering his GOP renomination acceptance speech live from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday night…

Talk radio host Glenn Beck on Thursday issued a public mea culpa for fiercely opposing President Trump in 2016 and warning on air that Mr. Trump was an aspiring despot. Mr. Beck said Mr. Trump proved him wrong on nearly every count, not only by keeping his seemingly impossible campaign promises but more importantly by…