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Europe prepares to reopen despite fears of virus second wave
World

Europe prepares to reopen despite fears of virus second wave

Millions of Europeans were preparing for a return to partial normality on Sunday, a day before officials relax some of…
$70k for Zoom classes? Virus crisis leaves US students miffed
World

$70k for Zoom classes? Virus crisis leaves US students miffed

The cost of a university education in the United States has long been eye-watering, with a year costing tens of…
Pandemic gives fresh momentum to digital voice technology
Technology

Pandemic gives fresh momentum to digital voice technology

In a world suddenly fearful of touch, voice technology is getting a fresh look. Voice-activated systems such as Google Assistant,…
France, Spain move toward reopening as global virus cases top 4 million
World

France, Spain move toward reopening as global virus cases top 4 million

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped four million as some of the hardest-hit countries readied Sunday to lift lockdown…
Empty Las Vegas Strip counts losses as locals venture out
World

Empty Las Vegas Strip counts losses as locals venture out

The marble statues at Caesars Palace are fenced off, the Venetian hotel’s gondolas sit empty, and the New York-New York…
Kuwait imposes 20-day ‘total curfew’ from May 10 to curb coronavirus
Middle East

Kuwait imposes 20-day ‘total curfew’ from May 10 to curb coronavirus

KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait will enact a “total curfew” from 4pm (1300 GMT) on Sunday through to May 30 to…
US accuses China, Russia of coordinating on virus conspiracies
World

US accuses China, Russia of coordinating on virus conspiracies

The United States on Friday accused China and Russia of stepping up cooperation to spread false narratives over the coronavirus…
Egypt sends 11 more flights to return citizens stranded by coronavirus
Egypt

Egypt sends 11 more flights to return citizens stranded by coronavirus

The Egyptian Civil Aviation Ministry announced Friday that it had sent 11 more charter flights from Cairo International Airport to…
Yemen reports nine new coronavirus cases in Aden, two more deaths
Middle East

Yemen reports nine new coronavirus cases in Aden, two more deaths

DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen on Friday reported nine new coronavirus cases in Aden, the interim headquarters of the government, including…
Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: reports
World

Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: reports

Britain plans to introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for most international arrivals, reports said Saturday, despite growing pressure on the…
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