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Hopes turn to virus drug breakthrough as economies stumble
April 30, 2020
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
April 30, 2020
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
April 29, 2020
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
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…