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V-shaped or U-shaped? Some economists upbeat on virus recovery
World

V-shaped or U-shaped? Some economists upbeat on virus recovery

The coronavirus pandemic has hit like a worldwide hurricane, shutting activity in most economies simultaneously, but some forecasters are more…
Trump says when to reopen US economy ‘biggest decision’ of presidency
World

Trump says when to reopen US economy ‘biggest decision’ of presidency

President Donald Trump on Friday said his decision on when to reopen the US economy, shuttered due to the coronavirus…
Two-day lockdown imposed in much of Turkey, coronavirus death toll tops 1,000
Middle East

Two-day lockdown imposed in much of Turkey, coronavirus death toll tops 1,000

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Istanbul, Ankara and other major Turkish cities locked down for two days from midnight on Friday to…
African community targeted in China virus crackdown
World

African community targeted in China virus crackdown

Africans in southern China’s largest city say they have become targets of suspicion and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines…
Virus deaths top 100,000 ahead of locked-down Easter
World

Virus deaths top 100,000 ahead of locked-down Easter

The global coronavirus death toll topped 100,000 as Easter weekend celebrations around the world kicked off in near-empty churches with…
Coronavirus intensive care — what is involved?
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Coronavirus intensive care — what is involved?

The coronavirus pandemic has caused many thousands of people, including Britain’s prime minister, to need treatment in intensive care units,…
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
World

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout…
South Korea to provide US$200,000 to support Egypt’s coronavirus battle
Egypt

South Korea to provide US$200,000 to support Egypt’s coronavirus battle

South Korean Ambassador Yoon Yeocheol announced that the Korean government has provided Egypt with emergency funds of US$200,000 to help…
Internet overseers seek crackdown on coronavirus website scams
World

Internet overseers seek crackdown on coronavirus website scams

The agency that oversees online addresses on Tuesday called for those issuing website address to vigilantly thwart cyber scams exploiting…
Trump threatens withholding funds from UN world health body
World

Trump threatens withholding funds from UN world health body

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to cut US funding to the World Health Organization, accusing it of bias toward…
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