Is Malawi an 'African exception'?

A recent Malawi court ruling to cancel elections has excited Africa observers. But is it really a big precedent?
Is Malawi an 'African exception'?
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Ex-US wildlife chief: Trump plan could kill billions of birds

Proposal seeks to remove 50-year practice of using criminal penalties on companies to prevent unintentional bird deaths.
Ex-US wildlife chief: Trump plan could kill billions of birds
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Duterte presses on with 'drug war' despite coronavirus lockdown

Rights groups call for immediate stop to police operations and warn against more abuses during national health crisis.
Duterte presses on with 'drug war' despite coronavirus lockdown
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UN chief says coronavirus 'worst crisis' since WWII: Live updates

Guterres' warning comes as US fatalities exceed China's with about 857,000 people globally confirmed with the disease.
UN chief says coronavirus 'worst crisis' since WWII: Live updates
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New kids on the block: Welsh town invaded by goats

Paying no heed to social distancing rules, a herd of goats has overrun locked-down Llandudno.
New kids on the block: Welsh town invaded by goats
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EU warns Hungary not to flout democracy with coronavirus laws

Brussels officials are concerned that Viktor Orban's power-grab may undermine the principles of the European Union.
EU warns Hungary not to flout democracy with coronavirus laws
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'We don't want any more murderers': A fight for justice in Mexico

After her close friend and fellow sex worker is murdered, one woman is on a mission to stop the violence.
'We don't want any more murderers': A fight for justice in Mexico
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Japan's coronavirus containment strategy faces breaking point

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces more restrictions on cabinet meetings as Tokyo expands overseas travel ban.
Japan's coronavirus containment strategy faces breaking point
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Iran says 'terrorist' attack inside Turkey halts natural gas flow

Iranian official says attack took place near Iran's Bazargan border with Turkey.
Iran says 'terrorist' attack inside Turkey halts natural gas flow
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Malian parliamentary elections marred by kidnappings, attacks

Election observers report a series of polling day incidents in volatile north and centre of the country.
Malian parliamentary elections marred by kidnappings, attacks
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UK police accused of abusing power to enforce COVID-19 lockdown

Some police may have gone 'further than they should have', says government minister, amid concerns over civil liberties.
UK police accused of abusing power to enforce COVID-19 lockdown
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Oil price war: Analysts expect prices to drop further

Coronavirus pandemic continues to crush demand amid price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Oil price war: Analysts expect prices to drop further
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Australia's devastating bushfire season comes to an end

Unprecedented damage in NSW as Canberra's urban forest is threatened by extreme heat and drought.
Australia's devastating bushfire season comes to an end
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COVID-19: 'Panic' among India health workers over PPE shortages

Frontline healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19 face shortages of personal protective equipment as cases rise.
COVID-19: 'Panic' among India health workers over PPE shortages
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Doctor's Note: Does coronavirus cause loss of smell and taste?

A doctor explains some of the more unusual symptoms associated with coronavirus and what you should do if you have them.
Doctor's Note: Does coronavirus cause loss of smell and taste?
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In Pictures: New York, the coronavirus epicentre in the US

Field hospital in Central Park and US Navy ship Comfort in Hudson River give wartime feel to city's coronavirus crisis.
In Pictures: New York, the coronavirus epicentre in the US
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As domestic abuse rises in lockdown, France to fund hotel rooms

After the restrictions came into force, cases of violence against women have increased, including two murders.
As domestic abuse rises in lockdown, France to fund hotel rooms
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Congo's ex-president Yhombi-Opango dies of coronavirus

Yhombi-Opango, who was ill before contracting the virus, has died in a Paris hospital, according to his family.
Congo's ex-president Yhombi-Opango dies of coronavirus
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Coronavirus: Barcelona players agree 70 percent pay cut

Barcelona's professional athletes, including footballers, agree to wage cut to pay for non-sporting staff's salaries.
Coronavirus: Barcelona players agree 70 percent pay cut
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US gig economy workers strike over COVID-19 protection and pay

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads globally, so too have wildcat strikes across the US.
US gig economy workers strike over COVID-19 protection and pay
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Time is running out to protect refugees from a coronavirus crisis

COVID-19 could prove devastating for internally displaced children. The international community must step up to help.
Time is running out to protect refugees from a coronavirus crisis
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Coronavirus restrictions: Philippine poor suffer after closures

As countries go into lockdown because of the pandemic, the Philippines's poor on the island of Luzon are taking a hit.
Coronavirus restrictions: Philippine poor suffer after closures
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Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed more than 37,000 people and infected almost 780,000 worldwide.
Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread
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Amid coronavirus fears, Gaza couples downsize, delay weddings

With wedding halls closed, many couples in Gaza Strip push back marriage dates or hold smaller ceremonies at home.
Amid coronavirus fears, Gaza couples downsize, delay weddings
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'Hunger will kill us before coronavirus', say Rohingya in India

Thousands of Rohingya in India battle hunger as a coronavirus outbreak in refugee camps looms large.
'Hunger will kill us before coronavirus', say Rohingya in India
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Global race to find coronavirus vaccine

Countries around the world race to find a vaccine as UK sees calls for volunteers to participate in human trials.
Global race to find coronavirus vaccine
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Japanese warship, China fishing boat collide in East China Sea

No casualties reported following the incident, which happened north of Japan-controlled islets that China also claims.
Japanese warship, China fishing boat collide in East China Sea
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US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly opposed extending waiver but was persuaded by the Treasury's Steven Mnuchin.
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
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Trumps flags tougher coronavirus curbs for US: Live updates

US President extends distancing measures throughout April, as Italy reports slowest daily rise in cases in two weeks.
Trumps flags tougher coronavirus curbs for US: Live updates
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The coronavirus outbreak is part of the climate change emergency

Therefore, climate action should be central to our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The coronavirus outbreak is part of the climate change emergency
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Coronavirus: Philippines heath system struggles as cases rise

Doctors in the Philippines say a lack of protective gear is unnecessarily exposing them to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Philippines heath system struggles as cases rise
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Libya frees more than 450 prisoners to stem spread of coronavirus

Announcement by Tripoli government's justice ministry comes as country reports eight cases of coronavirus infections.
Libya frees more than 450 prisoners to stem spread of coronavirus
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Teddy bear hunt goes viral

A book written 30 years ago comes to life to help children under lockdown.
Teddy bear hunt goes viral
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Afghan forces killed as Taliban attacks checkpoints: Gov't

At least 11 troops killed and 10 others wounded in three separate attacks targeting checkpoints, defence ministry says.
Afghan forces killed as Taliban attacks checkpoints: Gov't
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Somali governor killed in al-Shabab suicide bomb attack

Abdisalan Hassan, Nugaal region governor, killed after al-Shabab bomber rushed to his vehicle and detonated explosives.
Somali governor killed in al-Shabab suicide bomb attack
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'We'll die of hunger first': Despair as Zimbabwe lockdown begins

In a country dealing with a severe economic crisis, many fear steps to curb coronavirus will hit vulnerable people hard.
'We'll die of hunger first': Despair as Zimbabwe lockdown begins
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Fears grow for Pakistani journalist missing in Sweden

Sajid Hussain, who escaped Balochistan province in 2012 and was living in self-imposed exile, went missing on March 2.
Fears grow for Pakistani journalist missing in Sweden
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Latin American countries take varying measures to contain virus

In Latin America, countries have been ramping up their containment measures, some more drastically than others.
Latin American countries take varying measures to contain virus
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UK trials new breathing aid developed by Mercedes Formula One

Devices deliver air without patients needing ventilators, which are in short supply and involve a more invasive process.
UK trials new breathing aid developed by Mercedes Formula One
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Wuhan awakens from two months of coronavirus isolation

Wuhan was locked down as COVID-19 took hold, but as life returns to normal, its residents remain cautious.
Wuhan awakens from two months of coronavirus isolation
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Cuba sends doctors worldwide in coronavirus fight

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase in countries around the world, so does the demand for Cuban medics.
Cuba sends doctors worldwide in coronavirus fight
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Celebrating Land Day amid lockdown in Palestine

Israel is taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis to take more Palestinian land, but the Palestinians will resist.
Celebrating Land Day amid lockdown in Palestine
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Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed thousands.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
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Coronavirus: All you need to know in 500 words

Virus thought to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed over 34,000 people and infected more than 723,000 globally.
Coronavirus: All you need to know in 500 words
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Europe pandemic crisis: Coronavirus death toll surges

As death tolls from the coronavirus continue to surge across Europe, countries steel themselves for extended lockdown.
Europe pandemic crisis: Coronavirus death toll surges
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India's COVID-19 lockdown hits HIV+ and chronic patients hard

HIV+ and other patients with critical conditions face problems in accessing health services amid strict lockdown.
India's COVID-19 lockdown hits HIV+ and chronic patients hard
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Guatemalan deported from US tests positive for COVID-19: Official

Authorities say the 29-year-old man started showing symptoms for the novel coronavirus after being deported last week.
Guatemalan deported from US tests positive for COVID-19: Official
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N Korea confirms 'successful' missile tests; fourth in a month

Official news agency KCNA says tests involved a 'super-large multiple rocket launcher' and was of 'great significance'.
N Korea confirms 'successful' missile tests; fourth in a month
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Coronavirus lockdown leaves migrant workers stranded in Thailand

Bangkok shutdown fuels mass exodus of migrants but those left behind worry about survival as factories close.
Coronavirus lockdown leaves migrant workers stranded in Thailand
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Some US schools close for school year as COVID-19 crisis worsens

Schools could be closed for several more weeks or months and in the state of Virginia, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the school year.
Some US schools close for school year as COVID-19 crisis worsens
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Death toll in New York state passes 1,000: Live updates

Trump extends social distancing rules through April as New York state surpassed a grim milestone in its death toll.
Death toll in New York state passes 1,000: Live updates
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Taiwan: The liberal democracy where adultery remains a crime

The island's highest court is to review the law this week raising hopes of abolition.
Taiwan: The liberal democracy where adultery remains a crime
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US-led forces pull out of third Iraqi base this month

Coalition forces handed over the K1 base in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk to Iraq's military.
US-led forces pull out of third Iraqi base this month
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China closes borders to foreigners

China says it is increasingly concerned about a spike in infections coming from abroad and several other countries across Asia have taken similar measures.
China closes borders to foreigners
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Modi seeks 'forgiveness' from India's poor over COVID-19 lockdown

Modi apologises as 21-day lockdown stings millions, leaving the poor hungry and forcing migrant workers to flee cities.
Modi seeks 'forgiveness' from India's poor over COVID-19 lockdown
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How has coronavirus isolation affected the autistic?

Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support.
How has coronavirus isolation affected the autistic?
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Refugees in Greece at severe risk due to dire living conditions

Many suffer from dearth of basic needs and sanitation on Lesbos Island, the biggest entry point for migrants in the Aegean - with more than 20,000 arriving there since 2016.
Refugees in Greece at severe risk due to dire living conditions
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In Pictures: Irish drive-in cinema's last screening amid pandemic

Before Ireland ordered people to stay indoors, drive-in cinema became a popular choice of entertainment for many.
In Pictures: Irish drive-in cinema's last screening amid pandemic
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As Iran coronavirus deaths rise, Rouhani hits back at criticism

Iranian president says economy is a factor in the country's COVID-19 response as punishing US sanctions remain in place.
As Iran coronavirus deaths rise, Rouhani hits back at criticism
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Democrats need to unite behind their nominee, whoever he may be

Trump's inept response to COVID-19 shows why Sanders supporters should back Biden if he becomes the Democratic nominee.
Democrats need to unite behind their nominee, whoever he may be
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Coronavirus rumour sparks prison riot in Thailand's Buriram

Several inmates escape after setting fire to canteen in prison over coronavirus fear, according to officials.
Coronavirus rumour sparks prison riot in Thailand's Buriram
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Special coronavirus precautions taken to protect elderly

Al Jazeera looks at what is being done in Miami, Florida, to help reduce the risks for senior citizens.
Special coronavirus precautions taken to protect elderly
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High pressure brings winter back to Europe

An intense anticyclone is driving cold weather across much of the continent.
High pressure brings winter back to Europe
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Coronavirus lockdowns stoke demand for films on outbreaks

As COVID-19 fears spread across the globe, many are watching films about pandemics with worst-case scenarios and happy endings.
Coronavirus lockdowns stoke demand for films on outbreaks
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'If she never remembered me again': Loving someone with dementia

'I imagined there were thousands of such thoughts in that room, clinging to the ceiling like helium balloons.'
'If she never remembered me again': Loving someone with dementia
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Ventilators explained: Key device in fight against coronavirus

One in six COVID-19 patients can develop breathing difficulties, potentially needing access to a ventilator.
Ventilators explained: Key device in fight against coronavirus
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Polls open in Mali despite coronavirus threat, security fears

Long-delayed parliamentary elections overshadowed by kidnapping of opposition leader, concerns over coronavirus.
Polls open in Mali despite coronavirus threat, security fears
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New York-area residents told to avoid travel as US toll jumps

CDC urges people living in states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to suspend non-essential travel for 14 days.
New York-area residents told to avoid travel as US toll jumps
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Five long reads for lockdown

From a Canadian town with a traumatic past to a Pakistani prisoner of war in India - stories to pass the time indoors.
Five long reads for lockdown
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COVID-19 and the neoliberal state of exception

How do neoliberal governments act in emergency situations when the interests of the private sector top their agenda?
COVID-19 and the neoliberal state of exception
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Doctor’s Note: Why are older people more vulnerable to COVID-19?

It is imperative that older people self-isolate. A doctor explains why this is and how we can all support them to do so.
Doctor’s Note: Why are older people more vulnerable to COVID-19?
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New front: Worry over COVID-19 spreading in African refugee camps

A severe coronavirus outbreak in camps hosting vulnerable people across the continent will have disastrous consequences.
New front: Worry over COVID-19 spreading in African refugee camps
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How Iraq's sectarian system came to be

And how it will be undone.
How Iraq's sectarian system came to be
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N Korea fires more missiles than ever amid coronavirus pandemic

Sunday's ballistic missile tests mark the fourth such launch this month as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.
N Korea fires more missiles than ever amid coronavirus pandemic
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Trump weighs coronavirus lockdown in New York: Live updates

US president considering a quarantine for hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as virus toll passes 2,000.
Trump weighs coronavirus lockdown in New York: Live updates
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Coronavirus: Tracking the Outbreak, or Spying on People?

In the race to protect public health, are governments harming privacy rights? Plus, Trump's coronavirus misinformation.
Coronavirus: Tracking the Outbreak, or Spying on People?
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In a new era of American nativism, language is our only homeland

The violence and conspiracy theories of today do not differ substantially from those of 100 years ago.
In a new era of American nativism, language is our only homeland
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Do try this at home: how one Italian town fought coronavirus

The evidence is clear: Mass testing for the virus is the key to its eradication – and to saving lives.
Do try this at home: how one Italian town fought coronavirus
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Some US schools close until 2021 as COVID-19 crisis worsens

Schools could be closed for several more weeks or months and in the state of Virginia, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the year.
Some US schools close until 2021 as COVID-19 crisis worsens
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Earth Hour marked during coronavirus pandemic

The lights on major landmarks around the world are being switched off for Earth Hour and this year the coronavirus pandemic is making the event particularly significant.
Earth Hour marked during coronavirus pandemic
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Denmark extends lockdown over COVID-19 crisis

Nordic country closes schools and restaurants, and keeps most public sector workers at home to try to curb virus.
Denmark extends lockdown over COVID-19 crisis
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'Caremongering' spreads amid COVID-19 crisis

As opposed to scaremongering, a social media movement is spreading across the internet, offering help and kindness to anyone who needs it.
'Caremongering' spreads amid COVID-19 crisis
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India quarantines 15,000 after virus kills 'super-spreader' guru

Religious leader dies of COVID-19 after preaching in over dozen villages in Punjab state, prompting strict restrictions.
India quarantines 15,000 after virus kills 'super-spreader' guru
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France and allies establish new task force in Sahel

'Takuba' will be made of European forces that will fight armed groups in Liptako alongside Malian and Nigerien armies.
France and allies establish new task force in Sahel
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Kazakhstan announces $10bn economic package

Government aims to help stave off impact of coronavirus as oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia makes it even harder to stabilise economy.
Kazakhstan announces $10bn economic package
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COVID-19: Germany sees low fatalities despite high infection rate

Germany has some of the world’s highest infection numbers but its mortality rate is much lower than its neighbours.
COVID-19: Germany sees low fatalities despite high infection rate
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Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus

The pontiff urges the world to see the coronavirus pandemic as a test of solidarity and a reminder of basic values.
Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus
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US veteran civil rights leader Joseph E Lowery dies at 98

The charismatic preacher who fought against racial discrimination died at home in Atlanta from natural causes.
US veteran civil rights leader Joseph E Lowery dies at 98
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Turkey suspends all international flights, expands restrictions

Erdogan announces strict monitoring of travel within Turkey among other measures, calling on Turks to 'show patience'.
Turkey suspends all international flights, expands restrictions
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Finding refuge in China as the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic shifts

At first Kelly Dawson thought she would be safer in her native United States, but now she is glad she is in Beijing.
Finding refuge in China as the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic shifts
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Without safe homes or jobs, Italy's Roma fear coronavirus impact

Following quarantine rules is near impossible for many Roma, who do not have financial backup or job security.
Without safe homes or jobs, Italy's Roma fear coronavirus impact
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Latin America's COVID-19 cases rise rapidly

More than 10,000 cases are confirmed but the real extent of contagion is believed to be far greater.
Latin America's COVID-19 cases rise rapidly
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Trump signs $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The historic legislation provides support to workers, businesses, local governments and hospitals.
Trump signs $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
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Alleged Nicolas Maduro co-conspirator is in US custody: Report

Cliver Alcala, an outspoken critic of Maduro for years, has been charged over alleged 'narcoterrorist conspiracy'.
Alleged Nicolas Maduro co-conspirator is in US custody: Report
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New York hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases soar

Hospitals in New York state, which has recorded more than 44,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, are already crammed beyond capacity before apex of patients hits.
New York hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases soar
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France extends lockdown as COVID-19 cases spread

Lockdown measures extended nationwide until mid-April, with a wave of new infections expected in Paris and northern regions.
France extends lockdown as COVID-19 cases spread
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US coronavirus cases top 100,000; Italy deaths rise: Live updates

Number of fatalities in the US close to 1,600, pushing the global death toll to more than 27,000.
US coronavirus cases top 100,000; Italy deaths rise: Live updates
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How coronavirus is changing funeral rites, mourning and grief

Traditions must adapt to social distance rules at a time when for some, physical and spiritual closeness is most needed.
How coronavirus is changing funeral rites, mourning and grief
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Pope Francis donates respirators as Vatican steps up virus plan

The Vatican is testing the dozens of priests who live in the pope's residence amid fears of a potential flare-up.
Pope Francis donates respirators as Vatican steps up virus plan
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US-led coalition withdraws from Iraq airbase after rocket attacks

Troops at Qayyarah airbase in northern Iraq withdraw after deadly rocket attacks on bases with coalition personnel.
US-led coalition withdraws from Iraq airbase after rocket attacks
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Ajax footballer Abdelhak Nouri awakes from coma after 32 months

The 22-year-old who suffered a cardiac arrest during a match wakes up after two years, eight months and 19 days.
Ajax footballer Abdelhak Nouri awakes from coma after 32 months
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What to make of the US 's $2 trillion coronavirus bailout

In spite of the negatives and the risks, the stimulus package represents a real political and philosophical change.
What to make of the US 's $2 trillion coronavirus bailout
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China bans foreign visitors after imported coronavirus cases rise

Beijing takes action to curb surge of infected people arriving from new hotspots overseas, as local cases dwindle.
China bans foreign visitors after imported coronavirus cases rise
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Is Big Tech the New Empire? - Maria Ressa and Christopher Wylie

The Cambridge Analytica whistle-blower and Filipino journalist discuss Facebook, fake news, and information warfare.
Is Big Tech the New Empire? - Maria Ressa and Christopher Wylie
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Senegal: 10-minute coronavirus test may be on its way - for $1

Until a vaccine is ready, widespread testing is one of the key strategies employed to 'flatten the curve' of pandemic.
Senegal: 10-minute coronavirus test may be on its way - for $1
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United States now has the most coronavirus cases in the world

US registers nearly 86,000 cases including fewer than 800 recoveries; 1,300 people have died so far in the country.
United States now has the most coronavirus cases in the world
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'Unprecedented': South Africa goes into coronavirus lockdown

Fifty-seven million South Africans told to to stay home during unprecedented three-week total lockdown.
'Unprecedented': South Africa goes into coronavirus lockdown
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Xi urges Trump to improve US-China ties amid coronavirus feud

Phone call between two leaders comes after Beijing and Washington trade blame over pandemic.
Xi urges Trump to improve US-China ties amid coronavirus feud
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DR Congo declares COVID-19 emergency after deaths

Borders are closed and travel banned to and from the capital after four people die from virus and more than 50 new cases are confirmed.
DR Congo declares COVID-19 emergency after deaths
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'Stigmatised': India's coronavirus 'heroes' come under attack

Health and other frontline workers have been threatened, many of them evicted from rented houses over fear of infection.
'Stigmatised': India's coronavirus 'heroes' come under attack
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WHO's Dr Mike Ryan: Coronavirus vaccine 'at least a year' away

Executive director of the World Health Organization's emergencies programme discusses the global response to COVID-19.
WHO's Dr Mike Ryan: Coronavirus vaccine 'at least a year' away
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From Shirazi to Boccaccio: The literary legacy of pandemics

Literature can help us survive this pandemic with a healthy constellation of our mental, moral, and critical faculties.
From Shirazi to Boccaccio: The literary legacy of pandemics
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Seychelles sets up protection for 30 percent of surrounding sea

The government says it worked closely with companies to decide which areas to protect.
Seychelles sets up protection for 30 percent of surrounding sea
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US coronavirus: New Orleans to be next epicentre, say officials

Health officials say Louisiana's largest city has the world's highest growth rate of new cases, and hospitals could soon be swamped.
US coronavirus: New Orleans to be next epicentre, say officials
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Indonesian health workers dying amid equipment shortages

Many health workers in Indonesia are dealing with rising numbers of coronavirus cases with inadequate protective equipment.
Indonesian health workers dying amid equipment shortages
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G20 holds remote summit to discuss coronavirus response

Leaders of the world's major economies have held a virtual G20 summit to discuss a coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic.
G20 holds remote summit to discuss coronavirus response
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US has most confirmed COVID-19 cases in world

The United States now has more confirmed coronavirus cases than any other country in the world with more than 83,500, surpassing China and Italy.
US has most confirmed COVID-19 cases in world
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UK plans to compensate self-employed workers due to virus hit

Hundreds of thousands of Britons respond to government's call for front-line volunteers to fight coronavirus spread.
UK plans to compensate self-employed workers due to virus hit
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Sri Lanka pardons soldier who killed Tamil civilians

Staff Sergeant Sunil Ratnayake was to be hanged for murdering eight members of the Tamil minority in 2000.
Sri Lanka pardons soldier who killed Tamil civilians
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Half-million infected worldwide as deaths surge: Live updates

Johns Hopkins University data shows that more than 526,000 have been infected worldwide with more than 23,700 deaths.
Half-million infected worldwide as deaths surge: Live updates
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Generation next: How the young are changing Taiwan's politics

The generation that grew up in a democratic Taiwan are determined to promote and defend the island's freedoms.
Generation next: How the young are changing Taiwan's politics
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Exclusive: UN chief Guterres pleads for $2bn to fight COVID-19

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says aid is needed to protect people in poorer nations from COVID-19.
Exclusive: UN chief Guterres pleads for $2bn to fight COVID-19
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Unanswered questions as Nigeria braces for coronavirus lockdown

Small business owners worry about cash flow as Nigeria prepares to go into lockdown later on Thursday.
Unanswered questions as Nigeria braces for coronavirus lockdown
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Mali opposition leader Soumaila Cisse goes missing: Party

Cisse's URD party said the politician and his team had gone missing after campaigning near the town of Niafunke.
Mali opposition leader Soumaila Cisse goes missing: Party
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Coronavirus: Mumbai waste collectors work with their bare hands

Sanitation workers collect garbage and clean sewers, often without masks, gloves or boots, or risk losing income.
Coronavirus: Mumbai waste collectors work with their bare hands
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South Korea 'sextortion': 'Telegram' case suspect identified

South Korean police took the unusual step of publicly identifying the 24-year-old accused leader of an online sexual blackmail ring after the case led to a national outcry.
South Korea 'sextortion': 'Telegram' case suspect identified
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Sri Lanka: Fishermen unable to sell their catch amid lockdown

Four hundred tonnes of freshly caught fish is set to be thrown away in Sri Lanka because of the coronavirus lockdown.
Sri Lanka: Fishermen unable to sell their catch amid lockdown
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Chad president pays tribute to soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack

The president of Chad is describing Monday's attack by Boro Haram fighters as the worst yet on the army.
Chad president pays tribute to soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack
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Five things to watch in lockdown

From the woman hunting Boko Haram to the children of the US opioid crisis - films to take your mind off coronavirus.
Five things to watch in lockdown
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Our lives after the coronavirus pandemic

Could COVID-19 change our lives forever? We ask experts in tech, economics, medicine and politics to weigh in.
Our lives after the coronavirus pandemic
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Yemenis still want answers about Ibrahim al-Hamdi's assassination

The mystery surrounding the death of the former president continues to loom over Yemenis' collective political memory.
Yemenis still want answers about Ibrahim al-Hamdi's assassination
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Uganda's Bobi Wine releases song to fight coronavirus pandemic

Rapper-turned-politician released the song to raise awareness about COVID-19 after Uganda reported 14 confirmed cases.
Uganda's Bobi Wine releases song to fight coronavirus pandemic
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Rocket attack targets Baghdad's fortified Green Zone

Projectiles struck near the Baghdad Operations Command, a few hundred meters away from the US embassy.
Rocket attack targets Baghdad's fortified Green Zone
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FGM is about men. They must help end it

Female genital mutilation, like I endured as a six-year-old, has always been for the benefit of men.
FGM is about men. They must help end it
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Turkey retaliates after two soldiers killed in northern Iraq

Interior ministry says eight PKK fighters 'neutralised' in retaliation to the mortar attack.
Turkey retaliates after two soldiers killed in northern Iraq
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Germany: The Coal War

Germany is gradually closing down its coal industry, but will it happen fast enough to meet climate change targets?
Germany: The Coal War
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From me to we: The 'white-coat' lining of the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 could be an opportunity for us to reimagine our role as citizens and reassert the primacy of scientific fact.
From me to we: The 'white-coat' lining of the COVID-19 pandemic
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After five years of war in Yemen, battles continue to rage

Houthi rebels have tightened their grip on northern Yemen in recent months, pushing deeper into Marib province.
After five years of war in Yemen, battles continue to rage
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Coronavirus panic grips Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

Experts say vulnerable populations such as the Rohingya will likely be disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Coronavirus panic grips Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
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At least 15 killed in multi-car crash after curfew in Egypt

Fatal collision occurred a few hours after Egypt's nighttime curfew took effect to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
At least 15 killed in multi-car crash after curfew in Egypt
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China in coronavirus propaganda push as US ties worsen

State media lauds China as global leader in fight against disease in bid to defuse criticism it allowed virus to spread.
China in coronavirus propaganda push as US ties worsen
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US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid tensions with China

US says destroyer USS McCampbell conducted 'routine Taiwan Strait transit' in accordance with international law.
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid tensions with China
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UN says coronavirus threat to 'whole of humanity': Live updates

United Nations is appealing for $2bn to help developing nations cope with health crisis, as Europe's death toll mounts.
UN says coronavirus threat to 'whole of humanity': Live updates
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65,000 coronavirus cases in the US: How many are in each state?

As of Wednesday, there have been more than 65,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and at least 740 deaths in the US.
65,000 coronavirus cases in the US: How many are in each state?
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Yemen: Five years of conflict leaves millions of children suffering

Thursday marks five years since the beginning of Yemen's continuing civil war.
Yemen: Five years of conflict leaves millions of children suffering
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In Pictures: Railways, India's lifeline, come to a halt

The world's fourth-largest rail network, which carries 23 million passengers daily, shut down due to coronavirus fears.
In Pictures: Railways, India's lifeline, come to a halt
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Istanbul prosecutor indicts Saudi suspects for Khashoggi killing

Former deputy head of Saudi Arabia's general intelligence and former royal court adviser also accused in indictment.
Istanbul prosecutor indicts Saudi suspects for Khashoggi killing
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Election campaigning takes back seat to coronavirus

How the pandemic has shaken the entire US election cycle.
Election campaigning takes back seat to coronavirus
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Indians scramble for supplies as coronavirus lockdown imposed

India's 1.3 billion people asked to stay home for 21 days as biggest single lockdown of coronavirus pandemic begins.
Indians scramble for supplies as coronavirus lockdown imposed
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How are countries in Latin America fighting coronavirus?

Across Latin America, countries are announcing new measures as the number of coronavirus infections keeps rising.
How are countries in Latin America fighting coronavirus?
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More than 60 people found dead in cargo container in Mozambique

Fourteen people found alive among the bodies of 64 other Ethiopian men who had died from suspected asphyxiation.
More than 60 people found dead in cargo container in Mozambique
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Sudan defence minister dies of heart attack in South Sudan

General Gamal al-Din Omar was in Juba for peace talks between his country's transitional government and rebel groups.
Sudan defence minister dies of heart attack in South Sudan
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Sanitary workers risk their lives despite spread of coronavirus

Sanitary workers around the world carry out life-threatening tasks, majority without access to the most basic hygiene.
Sanitary workers risk their lives despite spread of coronavirus
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Coronavirus stretches Australia welfare agency to the limit

Government says as many as one million Australians could find themselves out of work in coming days due to shutdown.
Coronavirus stretches Australia welfare agency to the limit
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Bali fears for future, as Indonesia's coronavirus cases jump

Bali bounced back after bombings and natural disaster, but some worry it will not recover from the effects of COVID-19.
Bali fears for future, as Indonesia's coronavirus cases jump
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Nigeria imposes restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

Nigerian government announces series of measures to contain the spread of the virus following a sharp rise in cases and its first death.
Nigeria imposes restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID-19 cases
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UCSC teaching assistant strike: Revolt of the academic subalterns

Protests are escalating against the systematic exploitation of teaching assistants by academic institutions in the US.
UCSC teaching assistant strike: Revolt of the academic subalterns
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What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths.
What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?
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Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed thousands.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
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Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

The virus has killed more than 18,000 people and infected more than 420,000 worldwide.
Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread
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As coronavirus spreads in Europe, hospitals are overwhelmed

As infections spike across Europe, Italy, Spain and UK's healthcare systems struggle to cope after medics fall ill.
As coronavirus spreads in Europe, hospitals are overwhelmed
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HRW: Saudi forces torture, disappear Yemeni civilians

Rights group says Saudi forces carried out arbitrary arrests, forced disappearances against al-Mahra residents in Yemen.
HRW: Saudi forces torture, disappear Yemeni civilians
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Gunmen attack Sikh religious complex in Kabul: Interior ministry

Security forces have cordoned off the area located in old Kabul and firing is continuing, a ministry spokesman said.
Gunmen attack Sikh religious complex in Kabul: Interior ministry
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Tokyo 2020 postponed as Japan's Abe bows to pressure over virus

Japan has maintained an infection rate lower than many other countries but was forced to bow to the inevitable.
Tokyo 2020 postponed as Japan's Abe bows to pressure over virus
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92 Chad soldiers killed in 'deadliest' Boko Haram attack

Attack on soldiers on the Boma peninsula on Sunday lasted at least seven hours and reinforcements were also attacked.
92 Chad soldiers killed in 'deadliest' Boko Haram attack
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India joins coronavirus lockdown, WHO warns US: Live updates

India in 21-day lockdown, while WHO warns US's escalating outbreak could become next global epicentre for COVID-19.
India joins coronavirus lockdown, WHO warns US: Live updates
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Quarantined Argentines use balconies to honour disappeared

Argentines, forced indoors due to coronavirus, display handkerchiefs to remember those killed during dictatorship.
Quarantined Argentines use balconies to honour disappeared
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Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?

Top politicians, celebrities and sportspeople have been infected as governments take strict measures to curb the virus.
Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?
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France enters second week of lockdown as COVID-19 deaths rise

Government is urging people to be more disciplined and stay indoors to stop the spread - 100,000 police officers have been deployed to enforce the restrictions.
France enters second week of lockdown as COVID-19 deaths rise
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India extends lockdown as coronavirus appears in small towns

Large parts of India shut down as experts warn that more than a million people could be infected by mid-May.
India extends lockdown as coronavirus appears in small towns
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Bangladesh scientists create $3 kit. Can it help detect COVID-19?

Bangladesh pharma regulator allows mass production of dot blot test kit but researchers say it has its limitations.
Bangladesh scientists create $3 kit. Can it help detect COVID-19?
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Several killed in Tripoli mortar attacks by Haftar's forces: GNA

Latest violence comes despite increased international pressure to halt fighting over coronavirus concerns.
Several killed in Tripoli mortar attacks by Haftar's forces: GNA
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Afro-jazz legend Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus

The 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit 'Soul Makossa' died in Paris, according to a representative.
Afro-jazz legend Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus
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The desperate final days of a domestic worker in Lebanon

Faustina Tay's body was discovered in a car park under her employers' fourth-storey home in Beirut.
The desperate final days of a domestic worker in Lebanon
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Illegal wildlife trade goes online as China shuts down markets

Online shift increases pressure on China’s tech giants over trade thrust into spotlight by coronavirus outbreak.
Illegal wildlife trade goes online as China shuts down markets
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Turkish cologne demand soars as sanitiser shelves stripped bare

Turkey is dependent on foreign suppliers for the cologne which contains 80 percent ethanol.
Turkish cologne demand soars as sanitiser shelves stripped bare
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China's Hubei to ease some travel curbs after months of lockdown

Province says travel will be allowed for people with health clearance, while imported cases increase across the country.
China's Hubei to ease some travel curbs after months of lockdown
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Coronavirus triggers panic-buying of guns in Hungary

Hungarians fear the breakdown of law and order as the disease spreads through the country.
Coronavirus triggers panic-buying of guns in Hungary
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Italians using 'any excuse' to evade lockdown: Atalanta captain

The football star said the threat of coronavirus was taken too lightly at the start of the outbreak.
Italians using 'any excuse' to evade lockdown: Atalanta captain
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Cambodia accused of political clampdown amid coronavirus outbreak

At least four people remain in detention while 12 were released after apologising to the government.
Cambodia accused of political clampdown amid coronavirus outbreak
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Pakistan’s BRT transport project delayed amid corruption claims

PM Imran Khan’s provincial government blamed for delays to rapid transport project as probe reveals officials pocketed millions in kickbacks.
Pakistan’s BRT transport project delayed amid corruption claims
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South Africans brace for 21-day lockdown as virus cases rise

With more than 400 confirmed cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa announces sweeping measures in a bid to stem outbreak.
South Africans brace for 21-day lockdown as virus cases rise
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Indonesia's pearl industry faces environmental issues

Indonesia's cultured pearl farms under threat from climate change and illegal fishing methods.
Indonesia's pearl industry faces environmental issues
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Coronavirus lockdown: South Africa orders three-week restrictions

South Africa imposes lockdown, instructs army to enforce as cases jump to more than 400 from COVID-19.
Coronavirus lockdown: South Africa orders three-week restrictions
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The witch hunts of Bangui

Elderly people in the war-torn Central African Republic are being accused of witchcraft, with fatal consequences.
The witch hunts of Bangui
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Hackers target WHO as coronavirus cyberattacks increase

As hacking bid fails, WHO warns impersonators are posing as the agency to steal money and sensitive information.
Hackers target WHO as coronavirus cyberattacks increase
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Map: How many coronavirus cases does each Indian state have?

More than 500 infections have been confirmed in India and nine people have died of the COVID-19 disease.
Map: How many coronavirus cases does each Indian state have?
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Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA sit-in removed amid coronavirus lockdown

Police in New Delhi break up the longest-running protest against a new citizenship law amid coronavirus lockdown.
Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA sit-in removed amid coronavirus lockdown
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US cuts Afghan aid by $1bn after Pompeo fails to end impasse

US Secretary of State's threats to cut another $1bn next year underscores how badly stalled US peace effort has become.
US cuts Afghan aid by $1bn after Pompeo fails to end impasse
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UK closes down, WHO warns pandemic 'accelerating': Live updates

British prime minister tells people to 'stay at home', as Europe reels from pandemic WHO says is accelerating.
UK closes down, WHO warns pandemic 'accelerating': Live updates
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Asia passes on coronavirus lessons

What the rest of the world is learning from how parts of Asia handled the initial virus outbreak.
Asia passes on coronavirus lessons
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'How will we survive?': Health woes deepen Zimbabwe COVID-19 fear

As government ramps up coronavirus response, residents and health professionals raise alarm over a major outbreak.
'How will we survive?': Health woes deepen Zimbabwe COVID-19 fear
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Map: How many coronavirus cases does each Indian state have?

More than 400 infections have been confirmed in India and seven people have died of the COVID-19 disease.
Map: How many coronavirus cases does each Indian state have?
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Colombia coronavirus: 23 killed in prison riot

Prisoners in Colombia unrest protest unsanitary conditions amid fears of coronavirus pandemic.
Colombia coronavirus: 23 killed in prison riot
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Coronavirus in US: Volunteers deliver meals to poorest students

As spread of COVID-19 forces class closures, volunteers step in to ensure pupils dependent on US school meals get fed.
Coronavirus in US: Volunteers deliver meals to poorest students
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Coronavirus terminology explained: Your COVID-19 glossary

We explain the jargon surrounding COVID-19 to help you understand the pandemic and how the world seeks to contain it.
Coronavirus terminology explained: Your COVID-19 glossary
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Guinea holds controversial referendum marred by violence, boycott

Officials say at least two people killed during unrest over disputed vote, but opposition groups give higher death toll.
Guinea holds controversial referendum marred by violence, boycott
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Fears mount as Syria reports first coronavirus case

Authorities step up lockdown efforts in war-torn country after 20-year-old woman tested positive.
Fears mount as Syria reports first coronavirus case
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Fears Bali will emerge as Indonesia's coronavirus hotspot

Attempts at social distancing have been undermined as people queue for emergency visas and mass gatherings continue.
Fears Bali will emerge as Indonesia's coronavirus hotspot
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'We'll die like cattle': Kashmiris fear coronavirus outbreak

Doctors say Kashmir, which has been under a security lockdown since August, is 'ill-equipped' to deal with the pandemic.
'We'll die like cattle': Kashmiris fear coronavirus outbreak
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S Arabia imposes curfew, UAE halts flights to fight coronavirus

Gulf nations step up measures against coronavirus as infections continue to rise.
S Arabia imposes curfew, UAE halts flights to fight coronavirus
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Global shortage of coronavirus testing kits critical: Experts

The world is not manufacturing testing kits and lab supplies quickly enough to contain virus, experts say.
Global shortage of coronavirus testing kits critical: Experts
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Brazil football stadiums to turn into coronavirus field hospitals

More than half of Brazil's top football clubs hand their stadiums over to authorities to turn them into hospitals.
Brazil football stadiums to turn into coronavirus field hospitals
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'Butchered': The Kenyan FGM clinic serving Europeans

Kenya banned FGM in 2011, but Europeans still bring their daughters to underground clinics there to be cut.
'Butchered': The Kenyan FGM clinic serving Europeans
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Coronavirus control: occupied West Bank crossings into Israel close

Tens of thousands of Palestinians who work in Israel stranded as they cannot re-enter homes in occupied West Bank.
Coronavirus control: occupied West Bank crossings into Israel close
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Doctor's Note: What does having the coronavirus feel like?

A doctor explains how COVID-19 attacks the body and why it can make us feel so awful.
Doctor's Note: What does having the coronavirus feel like?
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New York mayor blames Trump for medical shortages

Bill de Blasio hits out at President Trump, saying people will die needlessly unless hospitals can get crucial supplies
New York mayor blames Trump for medical shortages
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Scores of Indian districts under lockdown to contain coronavirus

At least 75 districts where cases of coronavirus were detected placed under lockdown in steps to combat the pandemic.
Scores of Indian districts under lockdown to contain coronavirus
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US axed CDC expert job in China months before outbreak: Reuters

Dr Linda Quick was a trainer of Chinese field epidemiologists who helped track, investigate and contain outbreaks.
US axed CDC expert job in China months before outbreak: Reuters
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Japan's Abe admits postponing Tokyo Olympics may be option

Pressure growing on Japan to delay summer games as Canada withdraws and Australia says preparing for postponement.
Japan's Abe admits postponing Tokyo Olympics may be option
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Indian forces killed in Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh state

At least 17 police commandos killed after their patrol came under attack a remote area of Sukma district.
Indian forces killed in Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh state
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Italy bans all internal travel to stop virus spread: Live updates

Policy announced as death toll reaches 5,476, and other countries step up controls on movement and daily life.
Italy bans all internal travel to stop virus spread: Live updates
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Bangkok slum residents prepare for worst as virus grips Thailand

People who live in Khlong Toey worry not only about the virus, but whether they will be able to support their families.
Bangkok slum residents prepare for worst as virus grips Thailand
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What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths.
What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?
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Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed thousands.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
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Guinea votes in contested referendum and parliamentary poll

Opposition boycotting vote allege referendum is a ploy by President Alpha Conde to remain in power.
Guinea votes in contested referendum and parliamentary poll
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Motherless mothering: Lessons from pandas and people

'My mother taught us as if she knew she did not have long to impart all her lessons.'
Motherless mothering: Lessons from pandas and people
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What it means to love a dead child

You must forget all you thought you knew about grief when the landscape of your life has been demolished.
What it means to love a dead child
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Four Burkina Faso gov't ministers test positive for coronavirus

Cases rise to 64, highest in West Africa, amid worries coronavirus will overwhelm its threadbare healthcare system.
Four Burkina Faso gov't ministers test positive for coronavirus
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Coronavirus lockdown leads to improved air quality

Economic slowdown as a result of COVID-19 is no substitute for climate action, experts stress.
Coronavirus lockdown leads to improved air quality
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In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford

If you live in a township, make a living in the informal sector, or travel on a crowded bus, how do you self-quarantine?
In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford
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World Water Day: Many in Chile lack access to water

Many people in Chile are facing a serious lack of water, caused by drought and government policies.
World Water Day: Many in Chile lack access to water
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Senegal shuts borders amid WHO fears Africa is next virus hotspot

Mosques close, public gatherings are banned and the military deploys mobile clinics as Senegal edges closer to a full lockdown.
Senegal shuts borders amid WHO fears Africa is next virus hotspot
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Doctor's Note: What we know about coronavirus and children

They have been called 'super spreaders' but how does coronavirus affect children?
Doctor's Note: What we know about coronavirus and children
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Coronavirus pandemic triggers global rise in nationalism

The post-coronavirus world may not only be more divided but also more unequal.
Coronavirus pandemic triggers global rise in nationalism
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Coronavirus: Entertainers go online to reach locked-down audience

Not even celebrities are immune to the coronavirus, so singers are finding new ways to reach their audiences to keep people entertained.
Coronavirus: Entertainers go online to reach locked-down audience
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In the US, one in four ordered to stay home over coronavirus

As hospitals brace for influx of patients, regulators approve rapid coronavirus diagnostic test.
In the US, one in four ordered to stay home over coronavirus
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Croatia's Zagreb rocked by powerful earthquake

Magnitude 5.3 quake wrecks buildings and causes fires as officials urge people in the streets to keep social distancing.
Croatia's Zagreb rocked by powerful earthquake
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To get through coronavirus lockdown, we need basic income

Ensuring a steady supply of food will not help people if they cannot afford to buy it.
To get through coronavirus lockdown, we need basic income
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Singapore closes borders to keep virus at bay, but no shutdown

The move follows the island-nation’s first two coronavirus-related deaths and a surge in cases from overseas.
Singapore closes borders to keep virus at bay, but no shutdown
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Cities deserted as India launches curfew to stem coronavirus

Most businesses closed as government-imposed curfew comes into force, leaving only hospitals, other vital services open.
Cities deserted as India launches curfew to stem coronavirus
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Megaphone: Amplifying voices from Lebanon’s uprising

A look at the media outlets that have chronicled Lebanon’s uprisings.
Megaphone: Amplifying voices from Lebanon’s uprising
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Gaza confirms first two coronavirus cases amid ongoing blockade

Authorities in the coastal enclave have shut restaurants and cafes, while Friday prayers have also been suspended.
Gaza confirms first two coronavirus cases amid ongoing blockade
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Coronavirus: Philippines seeks the 215 who attended Islamic event

Religious gathering in Malaysia that drew 16,000 Muslims from about 30 countries linked to spike in COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus: Philippines seeks the 215 who attended Islamic event
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Alarm and scepticism over N Korea claim of being coronavirus free

North Korea watchers say there are cases in the country and are concerned it will devastate impoverished nation.
Alarm and scepticism over N Korea claim of being coronavirus free
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Italy tightens lockdown as coronavirus deaths mount: Live updates

Italy closing down all but most essential services as it tries to control the coronavirus, as global pandemic deepens.
Italy tightens lockdown as coronavirus deaths mount: Live updates
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African black rhino population shows ‘modest’ increase

While conservation efforts appear to be working, the illegal ivory trade remains the species’ main threat.
African black rhino population shows ‘modest’ increase
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UN Special Adviser: ISIL spared 'nobody' in its crimes

UN special adviser and head of its investigative team, Karim Khan, on holding ISIL accountable for its crimes.
UN Special Adviser: ISIL spared 'nobody' in its crimes
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Israeli blockade hinders Gaza waste management

Given Gaza’s other challenges, such as poverty and conflict with Israel, recycling has not been a priority.
Israeli blockade hinders Gaza waste management
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Deadly Disinformation: COVID-19 in Trump's America

What happens to Trump's disinformation when it faces the science of COVID-19? Plus, Lebanon's protests and the media.
Deadly Disinformation: COVID-19 in Trump's America
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Haiti president declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The poorest country in the Americas is under lockdown, with airports, seaports, schools and factories closed.
Haiti president declares state of emergency over coronavirus
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Coronavirus: Oil importers and exporters face challenges

A falling-out between Saudi Arabia and Russia sparked the sharpest one-day crash in oil prices since the Gulf War.
Coronavirus: Oil importers and exporters face challenges
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Streaming to survive: Content providers adapt to home isolation

Netflix and YouTube have decided to limit access to high-definition content to customers in Europe.
Streaming to survive: Content providers adapt to home isolation
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Two Emirates Red Crescent aid workers killed in Yemen's Aden

The organisation says the two workers were kidnapped in the southern city and later found dead.
Two Emirates Red Crescent aid workers killed in Yemen's Aden
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Vikings vs Neo-Nazis: Battling the Far Right in Sweden

A Viking enthusiast confronts a neo-Nazi leader for misappropriating Viking symbols for white supremacist propaganda.
Vikings vs Neo-Nazis: Battling the Far Right in Sweden
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Zimbabwe unfazed by South Africa plan to erect border fence

As Zimbabwe reports first coronavirus case, fears are rising over the country's capacity to cope with a major outbreak.
Zimbabwe unfazed by South Africa plan to erect border fence
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This pandemic could be an opportunity for change in the US

The Coronavirus outbreak could pave the way for a new and more just America.
This pandemic could be an opportunity for change in the US
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The coronavirus conundrum and human rights

The outbreak necessitates heavy government involvement in our lives but this does not mean an overreach is justified.
The coronavirus conundrum and human rights
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Coronavirus deaths soar in Italy as UK adds restrictions

Despite nearly two weeks in lockdown, Italy has seen the numbers of dead and infected hitting record highs.
Coronavirus deaths soar in Italy as UK adds restrictions
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Coronavirus emergency kit: How contagious is it?

What to expect if you get sick and how to survive a coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus emergency kit: How contagious is it?
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UAE confirms first two COVID-19 deaths

The country, which has 140 cases to date, has introduced restrictions on arrivals but not imposed confinement measures.
UAE confirms first two COVID-19 deaths
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US borders with Mexico and Canada set to close

President Trump says border closures are in consultation with neighbouring governments.
US borders with Mexico and Canada set to close
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Coronavirus: US hospital workers say more medical supplies needed

Most of the medical supplies are made in China and are in short supply on the global market.
Coronavirus: US hospital workers say more medical supplies needed
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Coronavirus: Colombia prepares to enter quarantine

People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for essentials like food and medicine.
Coronavirus: Colombia prepares to enter quarantine
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Guinea to hold contested polls boycotted by opposition

Opposition groups accuse President Alpha Conde of planning to amend constitution and run for third term.
Guinea to hold contested polls boycotted by opposition
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Nasrallah: Hezbollah not involved in Amer Fakhoury's release

Leader of Lebanon's most powerful force blames US pressure in the release of the man known as the 'Butcher of Khiam'.
Nasrallah: Hezbollah not involved in Amer Fakhoury's release
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North Korea fires missiles amid coronavirus pandemic

Tokyo says Pyongyang appeared to have fired a missile, which landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone waters.
North Korea fires missiles amid coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?

Top politicians, celebrities and sportspeople have been infected as governments take strict measures to curb the virus.
Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?
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Coronavirus live updates: Worldwide death toll surges past 11,000

Italy announces 627 more deaths pushing its total to 4,032 while the worldwide tally of fatalities hovers around 11,000.
Coronavirus live updates: Worldwide death toll surges past 11,000
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Fighting continues in Libya as fears of coronavirus spread

Libyans in Tripoli are worried about a possible outbreak of COVID-19.
Fighting continues in Libya as fears of coronavirus spread
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Studio B, Unscripted: With Eniola Aluko and Afua Hirsch

A footballer and a writer explore the challenges of being black women of British-African heritage in a white-male world.
Studio B, Unscripted: With Eniola Aluko and Afua Hirsch
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On Nowruz, Iran leaders defend coronavirus response, urge unity

Iran's supreme leader and president call on Iranians to preserve unity in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
On Nowruz, Iran leaders defend coronavirus response, urge unity
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South Africa to build 40km fence along Zimbabwe border

Authorities say fence will stem illegal migration as well as spread of coronavirus in the country.
South Africa to build 40km fence along Zimbabwe border
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Wonderchicken: Oldest fossil of modern bird identified

Paleontologists say the finding proves birds existed in the northern hemisphere alongside dinosaurs around 67 million years ago.
Wonderchicken: Oldest fossil of modern bird identified
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Pakistan: Anger over unsanitary coronavirus quarantine centres

Videos reveal filthy facilities and conditions so bad that people are protesting against the government keeping them there.
Pakistan: Anger over unsanitary coronavirus quarantine centres
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Trump's deadly sanctions power should be reined in

US presidents should not have the power to unilaterally wage economic warfare against civilian populations.
Trump's deadly sanctions power should be reined in
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India's majoritarian turn will not damage its ties with the US

The US's burgeoning partnership with India is based not on democracy but common interests.
India's majoritarian turn will not damage its ties with the US
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Coronavirus in Canada: Containment to take months

Canada's government offers cash payments, closes borders but homeless people will still bear brunt.
Coronavirus in Canada: Containment to take months
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An open letter to the boy who killed my father

It is a bitter coincidence that the taxi my dad once drove to deliver blood would one day be covered in his own.
An open letter to the boy who killed my father
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Mali: Dozens of soldiers killed in Tarkint base attack

Attack in the town of Tarkint, north of the city of Gao, also left five troops wounded.
Mali: Dozens of soldiers killed in Tarkint base attack
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Saudi Arabia bans prayers at holy mosques over coronavirus fears

Move will also include weekly Friday prayers in a country that has reported more than 270 coronavirus cases.
Saudi Arabia bans prayers at holy mosques over coronavirus fears
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Doctor's Note: How to do social distancing during coronavirus

The difference between social distancing and self-isolation and how to do each.
Doctor's Note: How to do social distancing during coronavirus
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Coronavirus in Latin America: Countries step up restrictions

Unlike Europe, Latin America has not seen the same number of COVID-19 cases. But leaders are trying to stop its spread.
Coronavirus in Latin America: Countries step up restrictions
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Japan: The Age Of Social Withdrawal

101 East examines why more people are withdrawing from society in Japan.
Japan: The Age Of Social Withdrawal
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Europe coronavirus: Italy's death toll overtakes China’s

Italy's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic rose to 3,405 overtaking the number of deaths so far registered in China.
Europe coronavirus: Italy's death toll overtakes China’s
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Virus treatment push: Trump urges regulators to speed up cures

As critics question Trump’s handling of the crisis, the US president continues to blame China for its spread.
Virus treatment push: Trump urges regulators to speed up cures
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Timeline: Delhi gang rape and murder case

Four Indian men convicted of rape and murder of a Delhi student in 2012 hanged after their clemency plea rejected.
Timeline: Delhi gang rape and murder case
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Rocket attack in northwest Syria kills two Turkish soldiers

Attack comes two weeks after Turkey and Russia agree to a ceasefire in Idlib, halting a three-month Syrian offensive.
Rocket attack in northwest Syria kills two Turkish soldiers
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India hangs four men over 2012 Delhi bus gang rape and murder

The four men, who were convicted to death in 2013, were executed at New Delhi's Tihar Jail.
India hangs four men over 2012 Delhi bus gang rape and murder
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Italian death toll overtakes China’s as virus spreads

At least 3,405 deaths reported in Italy while Spain's death toll and number of cases also continue to surge sharply.
Italian death toll overtakes China’s as virus spreads
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Thousands of ICE detainees at high risk amid coronavirus pandemic

Groups demand ICE release immigrants to avoid 'inevitable' outbreak in centres where social distancing is 'impossible'.
Thousands of ICE detainees at high risk amid coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus live updates: Italy deaths at 3,405; cases up 41,000

Italy's death toll from coronavirus pandemic continue to rise overtaking total registered fatalities in China.
Coronavirus live updates: Italy deaths at 3,405; cases up 41,000
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Coronavirus pandemic: Experts say Somalia risk greater than China

Outbreak be could worse in Somalia than anywhere else if nothing is done before it spreads, medical experts warn.
Coronavirus pandemic: Experts say Somalia risk greater than China
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The US is complicit in Saudi atrocities in Yemen

Five years after the start of the war, the US continues to support a Saudi-led coalition accused of war crimes.
The US is complicit in Saudi atrocities in Yemen
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COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?

Countries across continent take drastic steps to fight coronavirus amid warnings number of infections is likely higher.
COVID-19: Africa told to prepare for worst. What's the response?
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A coronavirus comparison: Italy and the UK

Al Jazeera's Barbara Serra reflects on preparations in her home city of London and the reality of life in her native Italy.
A coronavirus comparison: Italy and the UK
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