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Latin America leads world in coronavirus cases, Reuters count shows
World
July 27, 2020
Latin America leads world in coronavirus cases, Reuters count shows
ASUNCION/SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Coronavirus cases in Latin America for the first time have surpassed the combined infections in the United…
North Korea’s Kim marks war anniversary amid virus concerns
World
July 27, 2020
North Korea’s Kim marks war anniversary amid virus concerns
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a national cemetery and handed out commemorative…
A troubling pandemic thought: Are THESE the good old days?
World
July 26, 2020
A troubling pandemic thought: Are THESE the good old days?
HOPE VALLEY, R.I. (AP) — News articles don’t carry Hollywood-style viewer ratings or trigger warnings. Maybe this one should. But…
Britain defends Spanish quarantine move; travelers react with anger and worry
World
July 26, 2020
Britain defends Spanish quarantine move; travelers react with anger and worry
MADRID/LONDON (Reuters) – British foreign minister Dominic Raab on Sunday stood by his government’s abrupt decision to impose a two-week…
South Africa warns COVID-19 corruption puts ‘lives at risk’
World
July 26, 2020
South Africa warns COVID-19 corruption puts ‘lives at risk’
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s COVID-19 response is marred by corruption allegations around its historic $26 billion economic relief package,…
Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs
Middle East
July 26, 2020
Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs
BAGHDAD (AP) — At 24, Sama al-Diwani and her college sweetheart had big dreams. He was working on opening a…
North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected COVID-19 case
World
July 26, 2020
North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected COVID-19 case
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town after…
Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump
Middle East
July 26, 2020
Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The number of people to test positive for coronavirus in Israel topped 60,000 on Saturday as the…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he tested negative for coronavirus
World
July 25, 2020
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he tested negative for coronavirus
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday that he has tested negative for the new coronavirus, based…
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities
Middle East
July 25, 2020
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities
(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged people on Saturday to observe health protocols and practice social distancing during upcoming…