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COVID-19 shines a light on inequality, Britain’s elite Eton College says
World
May 2, 2020
COVID-19 shines a light on inequality, Britain’s elite Eton College says
LONDON (Reuters) – The coronavirus outbreak will usher in profound change akin to the societal transformation that followed the two…
Washington approves virus drug as US states ease lockdowns
World
May 2, 2020
Washington approves virus drug as US states ease lockdowns
American authorities approved an experimental drug for emergency use on coronavirus patients, as more US states eased pandemic lockdowns despite…
Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
World
April 30, 2020
Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
There will be 11,000 fewer deaths in European countries under coronavirus lockdown due to a sharp drop in fossil fuel…
European economy suffers record drop amid pandemic
Economy
April 30, 2020
European economy suffers record drop amid pandemic
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European economy shrank by a record 3.8 percent in the first quarter as business activity…
Making public transport safe next hurdle in easing lockdowns
World
April 29, 2020
Making public transport safe next hurdle in easing lockdowns
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In cities around the world, public transport systems are the key to getting workers back…
As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance
World
April 29, 2020
As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance
BANGKOK (AP) — As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling…
UK on track for one of Europe’s worst virus death tolls
World
April 28, 2020
UK on track for one of Europe’s worst virus death tolls
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is on track to record one of the worst coronavirus death tolls in Europe, after data…
France, Spain to announce lockdown exit plan as Aussies hit waves
World
April 28, 2020
France, Spain to announce lockdown exit plan as Aussies hit waves
France and Spain were on Tuesday set to announce plans to lift strict coronavirus lockdowns that have endured for weeks,…
Virus-hit British PM back to work with hope but no lockdown change
World
April 27, 2020
Virus-hit British PM back to work with hope but no lockdown change
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday made his first public appearance since being hospitalized with coronavirus three weeks ago, saying…
Conte unveils plan for Italian life after lockdown
World
April 27, 2020
Conte unveils plan for Italian life after lockdown
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte promised Italians on Sunday they would soon be allowed to stroll in parks and visit relatives…