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Ignoring social distancing, protesters mock Hong Kong leader Lam on her birthday
May 13, 2020
Ignoring social distancing, protesters mock Hong Kong leader Lam on her birthday
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters gathered in shopping malls across Hong Kong on Wednesday, flouting coronavirus-related social distancing…
Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors’ journeys
May 13, 2020
Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors’ journeys
An angelic voice singing “Hallelujah” echoes off the stately stone and brick canyons of a narrow Montmartre street. Still struggling…
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
May 13, 2020
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
A northeastern Chinese city has partially shut its borders, cut off transport links and closed schools after the emergence of…
From hospital to home, on the virus front line with medics around the world
May 13, 2020
From hospital to home, on the virus front line with medics around the world
From the hospital ward and the distress of patients dying, to the home front full of fear of infecting their…
From medals to pedals: Japan Olympic fencer turns to food delivery
May 13, 2020
From medals to pedals: Japan Olympic fencer turns to food delivery
With the Olympics postponed due to the coronavirus, top Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake has swapped his metal mask and foil…
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
May 13, 2020
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
America’s top infectious diseases official has warned that ending lockdowns too quickly could trigger uncontrollable new coronavirus outbreaks, as the…
Boeing reports more 737 MAX cancellations as CEO offers grim outlook
May 13, 2020
Boeing reports more 737 MAX cancellations as CEO offers grim outlook
Boeing reported another round of 737 MAX cancellations Tuesday as the company’s CEO warned the industry downturn in the wake…
Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
May 12, 2020
Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens…
Russia moves to ease lockdown despite surge in virus cases
May 12, 2020
Russia moves to ease lockdown despite surge in virus cases
Russia moved to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday despite a surge in cases that has seen it register…
US Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
May 12, 2020
US Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
The Democratic Party could adopt rules Tuesday allowing delegates to vote remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic to nominate Joe…