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US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck
April 29, 2020
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy shrank at a 4.8 percent annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut…
Virus lockdown worsens suffering for Johannesburg beggars
April 29, 2020
Virus lockdown worsens suffering for Johannesburg beggars
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Inock Mukanhairi shows the small amount of food that he has for himself, his wife, Angeline, and…
China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight
April 29, 2020
China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight
BEIJING (AP) — China, in a step toward returning to business as normal, announced Wednesday that its previously postponed national…
Japan approves anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus
April 29, 2020
Japan approves anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus
The Japanese government announced on Tuesday that it will officially approve the anti-viral drug remdesivir as a treatment for patients…
Amid health worries, Kim Jong Un’s role looms large
April 29, 2020
Amid health worries, Kim Jong Un’s role looms large
TOKYO (AP) — New rumors about Kim Jong Un pour in daily. The North Korean leader is dead. Or he’s…
As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance
April 29, 2020
As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance
BANGKOK (AP) — As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling…
UK on track for one of Europe’s worst virus death tolls
April 28, 2020
UK on track for one of Europe’s worst virus death tolls
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is on track to record one of the worst coronavirus death tolls in Europe, after data…
The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off
April 28, 2020
The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off
NEW YORK (AP) — Everyone wants to know: When, oh when, will it go back to normal? As some governors…
South Korea says North Korea’s absent Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus
April 28, 2020
South Korea says North Korea’s absent Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus
SEOUL (Reuters) – Fear of catching the coronavirus could have kept North Korean leader Kim Jong Un away from state…
Trump warned about virus repeatedly in Jan. and Feb.: report
April 28, 2020
Trump warned about virus repeatedly in Jan. and Feb.: report
US President Donald Trump was repeatedly warned about the dangers of the novel coronavirus in intelligence briefings in January and…