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Coronavirus casts shadow over Everest

Coronavirus casts shadow over Everest

The Himalayan hilltown of Khumjung should be bustling ahead of Everest’s climbing season, but the coronavirus has forced the shut…
China reports 1,300 asymptomatic virus cases after public concern

China reports 1,300 asymptomatic virus cases after public concern

China on Wednesday said it has more than 1,300 asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the first time it has released such data…
Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief

Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief

The coronavirus pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday, expressing concern…
Coronavirus transforms New York as US deaths top 4,000

Coronavirus transforms New York as US deaths top 4,000

Emergency field hospitals were readied in New York’s Central Park and at the home of the US Open tennis tournament…
From winners to worriers: isolated athletes face mental health risks

From winners to worriers: isolated athletes face mental health risks

Fear, stress and money worries: coronavirus lockdown is hard for anyone, but athletes are facing extra mental health risks as…
Worldwide lockdown hardens as Spain sees deadliest day

Worldwide lockdown hardens as Spain sees deadliest day

Tightened lockdowns across the planet saw nearly half of humanity told to stay at home in a bid to stem…
Hungry and in chains, Thailand’s tourist elephants face crisis

Hungry and in chains, Thailand’s tourist elephants face crisis

Underfed and chained up for endless hours, many elephants working in Thailand’s tourism sector may starve, be sold to zoos…
Trump, Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus

Trump, Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed plunging oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic Monday, as Trump…
Amazon workers protest over virus safety

Amazon workers protest over virus safety

Amazon warehouse employees and Instacart delivery workers joined protests Monday to press safety demands, highlighting the risks for workers on…
Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount

Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount

Lockdowns aimed at halting the march of the coronavirus pandemic have extended worldwide as the global death toll mounts and…
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