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Virus lockdown worsens suffering for Johannesburg beggars
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Virus lockdown worsens suffering for Johannesburg beggars

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Inock Mukanhairi shows the small amount of food that he has for himself, his wife, Angeline, and…
China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight
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China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight

BEIJING (AP) — China, in a step toward returning to business as normal, announced Wednesday that its previously postponed national…
Israel marks its Independence Day under coronavirus lockdown
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Israel marks its Independence Day under coronavirus lockdown

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis celebrated their Independence Day at home Wednesday amid a nationwide lockdown aimed at slowing the spread…
As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance
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As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance

BANGKOK (AP) — As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling…
Riots in impoverished north Lebanon city amid currency crash
Middle East

Riots in impoverished north Lebanon city amid currency crash

BEIRUT (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in northern Lebanon Monday amid a crash in the…
As virus cases rise, UAE adjusts to a new normal in pandemic
Middle East

As virus cases rise, UAE adjusts to a new normal in pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a Dubai industrial park, workers weld, drill and build what one entrepreneur sees…
Iran plans to reopen mosques in areas free of coronavirus, president says
Middle East

Iran plans to reopen mosques in areas free of coronavirus, president says

(Reuters) — Iran plans to reopen mosques in parts of the country that have been consistently free of the coronavirus…
Spain’s daily coronavirus deaths lowest in a month
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Spain’s daily coronavirus deaths lowest in a month

MADRID (Reuters) — Spain’s daily coronavirus deaths fell to the lowest in more than a month on Friday, with 367…
Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions
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Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions

BAHTIM, Egypt (AP) — Every year during Ramadan, the Light of Muhammad Mosque sets up long tables on the street…
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