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Britain defends Spanish quarantine move; travelers react with anger and worry
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Britain defends Spanish quarantine move; travelers react with anger and worry

MADRID/LONDON (Reuters) – British foreign minister Dominic Raab on Sunday stood by his government’s abrupt decision to impose a two-week…
South Africa warns COVID-19 corruption puts ‘lives at risk’
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South Africa warns COVID-19 corruption puts ‘lives at risk’

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s COVID-19 response is marred by corruption allegations around its historic $26 billion economic relief package,…
Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs
Middle East

Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs

BAGHDAD (AP) — At 24, Sama al-Diwani and her college sweetheart had big dreams. He was working on opening a…
North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected COVID-19 case
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North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected COVID-19 case

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town after…
Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump
Middle East

Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The number of people to test positive for coronavirus in Israel topped 60,000 on Saturday as the…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he tested negative for coronavirus
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he tested negative for coronavirus

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday that he has tested negative for the new coronavirus, based…
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities
Middle East

Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities

(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged people on Saturday to observe health protocols and practice social distancing during upcoming…
Vietnam bans wildlife imports, markets amid new health fears
Environment

Vietnam bans wildlife imports, markets amid new health fears

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam announced Friday that it was banning wildlife imports and would close wildlife markets in response…
Record numbers of coronavirus cases in every global region: Reuters tally
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Record numbers of coronavirus cases in every global region: Reuters tally

(Reuters) – Almost 40 countries have reported record single-day increases in coronavirus infections over the past week, around double the…
Global coronavirus cases exceed 15 million: Reuters tally
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Global coronavirus cases exceed 15 million: Reuters tally

SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) – Global coronavirus infections surged past 15 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, with the pandemic…
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