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Trump tests negative for coronavirus: White House physician
March 15, 2020
Trump tests negative for coronavirus: White House physician
US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday. Trump submitted to…
US-China trade truce at risk as virus hits global economy
March 15, 2020
US-China trade truce at risk as virus hits global economy
A hard-won trade war truce between the US and China is at risk as the coronavirus pandemic rocks the global…
Some Rome churches reopen after angry pope steps in
March 14, 2020
Some Rome churches reopen after angry pope steps in
Some of Rome’s Catholic churches reopened Friday after Pope Francis voiced displeasure with the Italian authorities’ push to shut them…
S. Korean nurses’ bandages become badges of honour
March 14, 2020
S. Korean nurses’ bandages become badges of honour
Across their foreheads, cheeks and noses, the nurses on the front line of South Korea’s struggle against the coronavirus outbreak…
Trump declares state of emergency in coronavirus-paralysed US
March 14, 2020
Trump declares state of emergency in coronavirus-paralysed US
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday in what critics say was a long-delayed admission of the gravity of…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates leaves board
March 14, 2020
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates leaves board
Microsoft on Friday announced that co-founder Bill Gates has left its board of directors to devote more time to philanthropy.…
Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus
March 14, 2020
Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus
For reasons unknown, children rarely have severe symptoms when infected by COVID-19 and may even be a bit less likely…
US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down
March 14, 2020
US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down
US President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency as the World Health Organization named Europe the new epicenter…
English Premier League suspended until April 4
March 13, 2020
English Premier League suspended until April 4
The English Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4 on Friday after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger…
Virus sparks wild stock market swings as closures spread
March 13, 2020
Virus sparks wild stock market swings as closures spread
Global stock markets went on a rollercoaster ride Friday over the surging coronavirus crisis that is upending events across the…