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Virus-isolated silver surfers ride a new tech wave
Technology
May 13, 2020
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.…
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
World
May 13, 2020
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
A northeastern Chinese city has partially shut its borders, cut off transport links and closed schools after the emergence of…
Lion tamers live-stream shows from Cairo living room
Egypt
May 13, 2020
Lion tamers live-stream shows from Cairo living room
In his Cairo living room, Egyptian Ashraf al-Helw reprimanded his lioness Joumana for not obeying him after bringing her home…
From hospital to home, on the virus front line with medics around the world
World
May 13, 2020
From hospital to home, on the virus front line with medics around the world
From the hospital ward and the distress of patients dying, to the home front full of fear of infecting their…
From medals to pedals: Japan Olympic fencer turns to food delivery
World
May 13, 2020
From medals to pedals: Japan Olympic fencer turns to food delivery
With the Olympics postponed due to the coronavirus, top Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake has swapped his metal mask and foil…
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
World
May 13, 2020
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
America’s top infectious diseases official has warned that ending lockdowns too quickly could trigger uncontrollable new coronavirus outbreaks, as the…
Boeing reports more 737 MAX cancellations as CEO offers grim outlook
World
May 13, 2020
Boeing reports more 737 MAX cancellations as CEO offers grim outlook
Boeing reported another round of 737 MAX cancellations Tuesday as the company’s CEO warned the industry downturn in the wake…
Russia moves to ease lockdown despite surge in virus cases
World
May 12, 2020
Russia moves to ease lockdown despite surge in virus cases
Russia moved to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday despite a surge in cases that has seen it register…
US Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
World
May 12, 2020
US Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
The Democratic Party could adopt rules Tuesday allowing delegates to vote remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic to nominate Joe…
Stocks down on fears over second wave as lockdowns ease
World
May 12, 2020
Stocks down on fears over second wave as lockdowns ease
Fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections in some parts of the world weighed on equities Tuesday, bringing a…