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Australia suffers deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic, cases rise

Australia suffers deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic, cases rise

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday and the biggest daily rise in…
Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic?

Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic?

Is it safe to ride public transit during the coronavirus pandemic? It depends on a variety of factors, but there…
UK scientists openly question government’s pandemic response

UK scientists openly question government’s pandemic response

LONDON (AP) — As Britain navigates its way through the coronavirus pandemic, the government insists that science is guiding its…
Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavirus

Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavirus

TOKYO (Reuters) – In a 4 1/2-minute radio speech on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender in World…
No charges for many arrested at ongoing Portland protests

No charges for many arrested at ongoing Portland protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have…
Democrat Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris for White House running mate

Democrat Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris for White House running mate

(Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday picked Senator Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president, making…
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine

Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — No, Russia is not having a Sputnik moment. The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that…
Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down

Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down

HONG KONG (AP) — Last year, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong to demand…
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery

Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery

RANKFURT, Germany (AP) — People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe’s assembly lines are accelerating. Now…
Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days

Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of…
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