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US risks ‘permanent damage’ from extended shutdown: Mnuchin
World

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?
World

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…
‘A beautiful day’ in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen
World

‘A beautiful day’ in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen

ROME (Reuters) – Italian shops, hairdressers and restaurants finally threw open their doors on Monday as the country sped up…
More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa
World

More easing in Europe but virus hits hard in S. America, Africa

Restaurants and churches will reopen in Italy on Monday as part of a fresh wave of lockdown easing in Europe,…
Germany kicks off as Europe eases curbs but virus marches on
World

Germany kicks off as Europe eases curbs but virus marches on

German football champions Bayern Munich were set to play their first match in more than two months on Sunday as…
Italy to reopen borders for EU tourists in early June
World

Italy to reopen borders for EU tourists in early June

Italy will reopen to European tourists from early June and scrap a 14-day mandatory quarantine period, the government said on…
Alarm in Germany as ‘corona demos’ take off
World

Alarm in Germany as ‘corona demos’ take off

From anger over lockdown measures to a purported vaccine plan by Bill Gates: a growing wave of demonstrations in Germany…
Porsches, popcorn and social distancing at Dubai drive-in cinema
Middle East

Porsches, popcorn and social distancing at Dubai drive-in cinema

DUBAI (Reuters) – Movie-goers in Dubai frustrated by the closure of cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic will soon be able…
Beaches and football as Europe relaxes virus restrictions
World

Beaches and football as Europe relaxes virus restrictions

Beaches in France and Italy were open Saturday for the first weekend since the easing of coronavirus lockdowns while football…
Virus-isolated silver surfers ride a new tech wave
Technology

Virus-isolated silver surfers ride a new tech wave

Before entering coronavirus lockdown with the rest of Britain in March, 73-year-old Pamela Cox had never shopped or banked online.…
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