50,000 Americans Stranded Abroad By Coronavirus Events, State Department Says
They're seeking help as countries close borders and flights are canceled to try to control the spread of the virus.
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State Department Urges Americans To Return Home Or Stay Away For 'Undetermined Time'
State Department officials Monday said they've heard from 13,500 Americans needing help around the world, some in remote areas. The department says there is no guarantee the U.S. can bring them home.
State Department Halts Routine Visa Services Worldwide
The U.S. is temporarily stopping visa services at its embassies and consulates due to the coronavirus, as it urges U.S. citizens overseas to return home or be prepared to shelter in place.
State Department Tells U.S. Citizens Not To Travel Abroad
The State Department is also warning Americans to "arrange for immediate return to the United States" or prepare for an indefinite period overseas.
Travel Restrictions Spread As Coronavirus Pandemic Widens
President Trump's decision to bar visitors from Europe has been followed by new restrictions in other nations. Here's a survey of which doors are being closed to travelers and where.
Coronavirus: Grand Princess Cruise Ship Docks Off California Coast
As people began to disembark from the ship, officials said American passengers will be tested and held in quarantine in California, Texas and Georgia. International travelers will be sent home.
5 Chinese State Media Outlets In U.S. Told To Reduce Nationals On Staffs
The news organizations will be limited to 100 Chinese employees in the U.S. The State Department says the move is aimed at ending restrictions on U.S. journalists working in China.
NPR Seeks 'Clarification' From State Department About Reporter Dropped From Trip
President and CEO John Lansing is sending a letter "demanding answers." Earlier Tuesday, President Trump appeared to praise Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for yelling at another NPR reporter.
As Impeachment Inquiry Moves Forward, Questions Around Pompeo Continue To Swirl
The questions surrounding what Secretary of State Mike Pompeo knew about the Ukraine affair reflect the outsized role he has assumed as one of the president's most influential advisers.
The Hold On Ukraine Aid: A Timeline Emerges From Impeachment Probe
$400 million in security assistance to Ukraine was put on hold this past summer. But exactly how and when those events unfolded has been unclear.