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China virus cases rise again, Trump urges calm after US death

China virus cases rise again, Trump urges calm after US death

China reported a fresh spike in coronavirus infections on Sunday, as President Donald Trump urged calm after the first death…
Luxembourg becomes first country with free public transport

Luxembourg becomes first country with free public transport

Luxembourg on Saturday became the first country in the world to offer free public transport, as the small and wealthy…
Virus hammers China’s February economic activity: data

Virus hammers China’s February economic activity: data

China’s manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level on record in February as official data on Saturday confirmed the massive…
In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits

In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits

The coronavirus outbreak in China is preventing clothing manufacturer Ugly Duck Industry from resuming its normal production of winter coats,…
Russian opposition to protest Putin’s ‘leader-for-life’ reforms

Russian opposition to protest Putin’s ‘leader-for-life’ reforms

Russia’s opposition on Saturday holds its first major protest since President Vladimir Putin in January announced plans which critics fear…
FIFA warns coronavirus could postpone international matches

FIFA warns coronavirus could postpone international matches

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has refused to rule out postponing international football matches in response to the escalating global threat…
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert

South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert

South Korea reported on Saturday its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases and concerns grew of a possible epidemic in…
‘The world is on fire,’ Greta Thunberg tells UK climate rally

‘The world is on fire,’ Greta Thunberg tells UK climate rally

BRISTOL, England (Reuters) — Greta Thunberg denounced politicians and the media on Friday for ignoring a looming climate cataclysm, saying…
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang banned for eight years for doping offense

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang banned for eight years for doping offense

China’s triple Olympic swimming gold medallist Sun Yang has been found guilty of refusing to give a doping sample and…
Coronavirus cases in France jump to 38, official says two recently returned from Egypt

Coronavirus cases in France jump to 38, official says two recently returned from Egypt

France’s Health Minister Olivier Veran announced on Thursday that the country has now confirmed 38 cases of coronavirus, with two…
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