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Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
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Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits

ROME (AP) — Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care…
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
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UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists

JEBEL JAIS MOUNTAIN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure…
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
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Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots

NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of businesses and schools in New York City neighborhoods where coronavirus cases have spiked were…
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
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Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount

AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will enter a nationwide 48-hour lockdown on Friday for the first time in months as health…
Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq
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Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq

KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) – The world’s largest annual religious gathering is in full swing and is posing formidable health hazards…
Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic
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Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian authorities will impose a curfew in the capital Tunis to slow a surge in coronavirus cases,…
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
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How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?

How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask? Experts say you should make the request discreetly because shaming…
Nearly all of Iran on coronavirus red alert as cases, deaths hit records
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Nearly all of Iran on coronavirus red alert as cases, deaths hit records

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s Health Ministry said on Monday nearly the whole country was on a coronavirus red alert as…
Paris on maximum virus alert, closing bars, not restaurants
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Paris on maximum virus alert, closing bars, not restaurants

PARIS (AP) — French authorities placed the Paris region on maximum virus alert on Monday, banning festive gatherings and requiring…
The Latest: India’s new virus totals still on downward trend
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The Latest: India’s new virus totals still on downward trend

NEW DELHI — India has registered a single-day spike of 74,442 new coronavirus cases, driving the country’s overall tally since…
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