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Global coronavirus cases rise above 13 million
World
July 13, 2020
Global coronavirus cases rise above 13 million
(Reuters) – Global coronavirus infections passed 13 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the…
2020 Watch: How many more Americans will die from COVID-19?
World
July 13, 2020
2020 Watch: How many more Americans will die from COVID-19?
Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign: Days to general election:…
As US grapples with virus, Florida hits record case increase
World
July 13, 2020
As US grapples with virus, Florida hits record case increase
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — With the United States grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, Florida hit a…
Families of Italy’s virus dead seek answers, solace, justice
World
July 13, 2020
Families of Italy’s virus dead seek answers, solace, justice
ROME (AP) — It started out as way for grief-struck families to mourn their coronavirus dead online: a Facebook group…
Iran’s president calls for ban on weddings, wakes to halt virus spread
Middle East
July 11, 2020
Iran’s president calls for ban on weddings, wakes to halt virus spread
(Reuters) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for big gatherings such as weddings and wakes to be banned…
Dubai announces new coronavirus economic support worth over $400 million
Middle East
July 11, 2020
Dubai announces new coronavirus economic support worth over $400 million
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai has announced a new package worth 1.5 billion dirhams ($408 million) to help the economy cope…
More COVID-19 cases in Syria’s overcrowded rebel enclave
Middle East
July 11, 2020
More COVID-19 cases in Syria’s overcrowded rebel enclave
BEIRUT (AP) — At least two doctors in Syria’s opposition-held northwest have been infected with the coronavirus, according to a…
Trump undercuts health experts — again — in schools debate
World
July 11, 2020
Trump undercuts health experts — again — in schools debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House seating chart spoke volumes. When the president convened a roundtable this week on how…
COVID-19 heroes must jump through hoops for workers’ comp
World
July 11, 2020
COVID-19 heroes must jump through hoops for workers’ comp
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lauded for their service and hailed as everyday heroes, essential workers who get the coronavirus on the…
WHO sets up panel to review handling of COVID-19 pandemic
World
July 9, 2020
WHO sets up panel to review handling of COVID-19 pandemic
GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday it was setting up an independent panel to review…