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North Korea’s Kim attends military parade, thanks troops for stopping coronavirus
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North Korea’s Kim attends military parade, thanks troops for stopping coronavirus

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un addressed an unusual predawn military parade early on Saturday, praising the…
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
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Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits

ROME (AP) — Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care…
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
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UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists

JEBEL JAIS MOUNTAIN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure…
EgyptAir resumes Alexandria-Dubai flights
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EgyptAir resumes Alexandria-Dubai flights

EgyptAir resumed on Friday flights between Borg al-Arab International Airport in Alexandria and Dubai International Airport. Flights will resume at…
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
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Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots

NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of businesses and schools in New York City neighborhoods where coronavirus cases have spiked were…
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
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Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount

AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will enter a nationwide 48-hour lockdown on Friday for the first time in months as health…
Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq
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Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq

KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) – The world’s largest annual religious gathering is in full swing and is posing formidable health hazards…
Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic
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Tunisia imposes night curfew to slow second wave of pandemic

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian authorities will impose a curfew in the capital Tunis to slow a surge in coronavirus cases,…
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
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How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?

How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask? Experts say you should make the request discreetly because shaming…
Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election
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Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday called an abrupt end to negotiations with Democrats over additional COVID-19 relief,…
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