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A world redrawn: virus a ‘genocide’ threat for Amazon, warns Salgado
World
May 21, 2020
A world redrawn: virus a ‘genocide’ threat for Amazon, warns Salgado
Legendary photographer Sebastiao Salgado has warned of a “genocide” of the Amazon’s indigenous peoples if the Brazilian government does not…
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump mulls in-person G7
World
May 21, 2020
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump mulls in-person G7
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases, as US President Donald Trump proposed hosting…
Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties
Middle East
May 21, 2020
Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties
Two Ramadan television dramas on a Saudi-controlled network have stirred controversy as they test public perceptions of quietly warming relations…
Syrians turn to flea markets for frugal Eid al-Fitr
Middle East
May 21, 2020
Syrians turn to flea markets for frugal Eid al-Fitr
In a Damascus flea market, Sham Alloush rummaged through a pile of clothes for something nice to wear for Eid…
No hugs as China football draws up coronavirus battle plan
World
May 20, 2020
No hugs as China football draws up coronavirus battle plan
The Chinese Super League (CSL) will be stripped of exuberant goal celebrations — and fans — as it attempts to…
Virus stigma weighs heavily in sub-Saharan Africa
World
May 20, 2020
Virus stigma weighs heavily in sub-Saharan Africa
Landlords evict people from their homes, nurses are abandoned by their husbands and people are spurned just on suspicion of…
Coronavirus gives Trump big stage for pet medical theories
World
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus gives Trump big stage for pet medical theories
America, Dr Trump will see you now. While US President Donald Trump admits he’s not actually a doctor, he’s long…
US risks ‘permanent damage’ from extended shutdown: Mnuchin
World
May 20, 2020
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
May 20, 2020
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…
Brazil virus deaths surge as pandemic bites in Latin America
World
May 20, 2020
Brazil virus deaths surge as pandemic bites in Latin America
Brazil recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day as Latin America began to feel the full force…