Switzerland Swiss army under effective quarantine after soldier catches COVID-19 Switzerland's military has been banned from leaving its bases after a soldier tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus 03/03/2020
View A circular economy is within reach if European businesses grasp the opportunity ǀ View 03/03/2020
USA 'Gardens and graveyards' of coral discovered in hidden canyons off Australia's coast Scientists are interested in these submarine crannies because they sit on the front lines of oceanic climate change 03/03/2020
USA Coronavirus fears dampen hustle and bustle of world's busiest cities An eerie quiet has settled upon normally teeming streets and squares as many residents opt to stay home. 03/03/2020
USA Tennessee tornadoes kill at least 19 people and destroy 40 buildings One of the tornadoes caused severe damage across downtown Nashville, destroying the stained glass in a historic church and leaving hundreds of people homeless. 03/03/2020
USA 2020 Super Tuesday live updates: 14 states hold primaries More than 1,300 delegates — or about a third of the total — are at play on Super Tuesday. 03/03/2020
no comment Deadly floods leave path of destruction in Rio de Janeiro At least four people have died and hundreds affected by heavy rains that have been lashing Rio de Janeiro since Saturday, causing severe floods. 03/03/2020
USA Bloomberg's novel meme strategy is drawing the wrong kind of buzz The 78-year-old billionaire as a meatball in sauce? "I don't really think it worked," one Democratic strategist said. 03/03/2020
USA With Biden on the rise, Bloomberg's campaign faces toughest test yet The former NYC mayor's 'Super Tuesday strategy' comes into play as voters head to the polls across the country. 03/03/2020
Places UN begs people to become one with nature for World Wildlife Day 2020 Although some animal species have worked out how to thrive in manmade environments, many more are struggling. 03/03/2020
Turkey Explained: Why Turkey let refugees head for EU and the link with Syria Confused about why Europe is facing a fresh migrant crisis? Read our explainer. 03/03/2020
USA Who will dominate Super Tuesday? Here are three scenarios to watch First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. 03/03/2020
USA After shift to the right under Trump, Supreme Court to hear major abortion case The outcome is uncertain following the president's nominees Gorsuch and Kavanaugh joining the bench. 03/03/2020
no comment Smoke billows after air strikes hit Syrian towns of Al-Bara and Baylun Smoke was seen in the skies near Idlib, Syria on Tuesday air strikes on the towns of Al-Bara, to the south of the city, and Balyun. 03/03/2020
USA Amy Klobuchar rejects idea that moderate Dems are trying to crush Sanders Klobuchar exited the Democratic primary race Monday after she came in sixth place in the South Carolina primary on Saturday. 03/03/2020
USA 7 things to watch on Super Tuesday The biggest day on the Democratic presidential calendar could establish a front-runner, lock in a two-person race and settle the fate of wild cards. 03/03/2020
no comment Indonesian volcano spews smoke, ash into sky Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupted spewing a plume of ash above Java on Tuesday morning, March 3. 03/03/2020
USA Super Tuesday polls: A state-by-state look at who's leading Bernie Sanders is up in California, home of the biggest trove of delegates, although Joe Biden's big South Carolina win appears to be registering in recent surveys. 03/03/2020
USA 'They are defeated': With U.S. deal, Taliban claim victory over America "Even if we don't say that the U.S. is defeated in Afghanistan, it's an open secret now that they are," a member of the Taliban's Haqqani network said. 03/03/2020
