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Hopes turn to virus drug breakthrough as economies stumble

Hopes turn to virus drug breakthrough as economies stumble

The promise of an effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19…
Many Japanese defy appeals to stay home to curb virus

Many Japanese defy appeals to stay home to curb virus

TOKYO (AP) — Under Japan’s coronavirus state of emergency, people have been asked to stay home. Many are not. Some…
Making public transport safe next hurdle in easing lockdowns

Making public transport safe next hurdle in easing lockdowns

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In cities around the world, public transport systems are the key to getting workers back…
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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