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Bolsonaro now the ‘poster boy’ for dubious COVID treatment
July 9, 2020
Bolsonaro now the ‘poster boy’ for dubious COVID treatment
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After months of touting an unproven anti-malaria drug as a treatment for the new coronavirus,…
Trump’s troubles in Arizona mount with coronavirus surge
July 8, 2020
Trump’s troubles in Arizona mount with coronavirus surge
(Reuters) – Arizona has served as a southwestern bulwark for Republicans for decades, voting for a Democratic presidential candidate only…
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
July 8, 2020
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks? No, not for most people. Babies and toddlers should not wear masks…
Exhausted cities face another challenge: a surge in violence
July 8, 2020
Exhausted cities face another challenge: a surge in violence
NEW YORK (AP) — Still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and street protests over the police killing of George Floyd,…
US envoy issues rare public criticism of N. Korean official
July 8, 2020
US envoy issues rare public criticism of N. Korean official
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The top US official on North Korea accused a senior North Korean nuclear negotiator on…
In risky bid, Trump stokes racial rancor to motivate voters
July 8, 2020
In risky bid, Trump stokes racial rancor to motivate voters
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is wielding America’s racial tensions as a reelection weapon, fiercely denouncing the racial…
Brazil’s president says hydroxychloroquine to cure his virus
July 8, 2020
Brazil’s president says hydroxychloroquine to cure his virus
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he is confident that he will swiftly recover from the…
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
July 7, 2020
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the US is…
‘At war time speed’, China leads COVID-19 vaccine race
July 7, 2020
‘At war time speed’, China leads COVID-19 vaccine race
SEOUL/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is forging ahead in the race to develop a vaccine to help control the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Kenyan police fire teargas, arrest marchers protesting at brutality
July 7, 2020
Kenyan police fire teargas, arrest marchers protesting at brutality
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenyan police on Tuesday fired teargas and arrested activists gathering for a march against perceived government injustice…