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Critics of India’s Modi government face sedition charges

Critics of India’s Modi government face sedition charges

NEW DELHI (AP) — Sharjeel Imam was a little-known research scholar and a student activist until Indian police launched a…
‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges world to take virus more seriously

‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges world to take virus more seriously

World health officials have warned that countries are not taking the coronavirus crisis seriously enough, as outbreaks surged across Europe…
UK airline Flybe dealt final blow by coronavirus

UK airline Flybe dealt final blow by coronavirus

British regional airline Flybe crashed into bankruptcy Thursday after the deadly coronavirus proved to be the final nail in its…
International court approves Afghanistan investigation

International court approves Afghanistan investigation

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court gave the green light Thursday for prosecutors to…
California virus crisis as cruise ship held, funding deal struck

California virus crisis as cruise ship held, funding deal struck

California declared a state of emergency over the novel coronavirus Wednesday as a cruise ship was held off the coast…
China’s Uighurs trapped in factory toiling for tech titans

China’s Uighurs trapped in factory toiling for tech titans

NANCHANG, China (AP) — In a lively Muslim quarter of Nanchang city, a sprawling Chinese factory turns out computer screens,…
290 million students out of school as global virus battle intensifies

290 million students out of school as global virus battle intensifies

Almost 300 million students worldwide faced weeks at home on Thursday with Italy the latest country to shut schools over…
WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

WASHINGTON/GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective…
Japan says virus may force Olympic torch relay changes

Japan says virus may force Olympic torch relay changes

Japan will adjust the Olympic torch relay set to begin this month “as necessary” to prevent the spread of the…
Italian tourists in India quarantined with coronavirus

Italian tourists in India quarantined with coronavirus

A group of Italian tourists were under quarantine in India Wednesday, with 16 testing positive for the new coronavirus, prompting…
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