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Orthodox Easter services hit by virus as many stay home
April 19, 2020
Orthodox Easter services hit by virus as many stay home
More than 260 million Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter Sunday, with church leaders urging worshipers to stay at home to avoid…
Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits
April 19, 2020
Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits
Coronavirus deaths surged past 100,000 in Europe as the world’s top musicians joined forces for a virtual concert, hoping to…
Poor US students miss out as virtual learning sharpens divide
April 18, 2020
Poor US students miss out as virtual learning sharpens divide
As a member of the 2020 “class of coronavirus,” Kenia Molina needed to find a laptop in order to graduate…
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests
April 18, 2020
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests
Coronavirus deaths have surged past 150,000 worldwide with nearly a quarter of them in the United States, where President Donald…
Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans as coronavirus hits Britain
April 18, 2020
Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans as coronavirus hits Britain
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will not celebrate her 94th birthday in any special way and has asked that…
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year’s democracy rallies
April 18, 2020
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year’s democracy rallies
Police in Hong Kong carried out a sweeping operation against high-profile democracy campaigners on Saturday, arresting 15 activists on charges…
Pay the rent or eat? Suddenly jobless Americans face dilemma
April 18, 2020
Pay the rent or eat? Suddenly jobless Americans face dilemma
Terra Thomas, one of the millions of Americans who have lost their income due to the coronavirus pandemic, was stuck…
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump says China hiding toll
April 18, 2020
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump says China hiding toll
World coronavirus deaths surged past 150,000 Friday as US President Donald Trump accused China of continuing to cover up its…
Zimbabwe celebrates 40 years of independence
April 17, 2020
Zimbabwe celebrates 40 years of independence
Zimbabwe celebrates 40 years of independence from British rule amid mixed feelings. Some believe the country has come of age…
Japan pushes Avigan drug against COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Japan pushes Avigan drug against COVID-19
The anti-influenza drug has shown some promise in the fight against COVID-19, but experts warn that it has known side-effects,…