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Latin America leads world in coronavirus cases, Reuters count shows
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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
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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?
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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