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Nations reopen yet struggle to define ‘a new normal’
May 20, 2020
Nations reopen yet struggle to define ‘a new normal’
ROME (AP) — As nations around the world loosen coronavirus restrictions, people are discovering that the return to normal is…
No hugs as China football draws up coronavirus battle plan
May 20, 2020
No hugs as China football draws up coronavirus battle plan
The Chinese Super League (CSL) will be stripped of exuberant goal celebrations — and fans — as it attempts to…
Virus stigma weighs heavily in sub-Saharan Africa
May 20, 2020
Virus stigma weighs heavily in sub-Saharan Africa
Landlords evict people from their homes, nurses are abandoned by their husbands and people are spurned just on suspicion of…
Coronavirus gives Trump big stage for pet medical theories
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus gives Trump big stage for pet medical theories
America, Dr Trump will see you now. While US President Donald Trump admits he’s not actually a doctor, he’s long…
US risks ‘permanent damage’ from extended shutdown: Mnuchin
May 20, 2020
US risks ‘permanent damage’ from extended shutdown: Mnuchin
The US economy risks suffering “permanent damage” the longer the lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, US Treasury…
Global CO2 emissions to drop 4-7% in 2020, but will it matter?
May 20, 2020
Global CO2 emissions to drop 4-7% in 2020, but will it matter?
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are set to drop by up to seven percent in 2020 because of the…
Brazil virus deaths surge as pandemic bites in Latin America
May 20, 2020
Brazil virus deaths surge as pandemic bites in Latin America
Brazil recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day as Latin America began to feel the full force…
Tsai says China must ‘coexist’ with a democratic Taiwan
May 20, 2020
Tsai says China must ‘coexist’ with a democratic Taiwan
China must find a way to live peacefully alongside a democratic Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday, in an inauguration…
Beaches, nightclubs? Europe mulls how to get tourists back
May 19, 2020
Beaches, nightclubs? Europe mulls how to get tourists back
AYIA NAPA, Cyprus (AP) — The Mediterranean resort town of Ayia Napa is known for its boisterous parties. Each summer,…
Russian PM recovers from virus as infection rates slow
May 19, 2020
Russian PM recovers from virus as infection rates slow
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is returning to his duties after fighting off the coronavirus. His reinstatement came after health…