'Destructive policies': Turkey slams UAE over Middle East, Africa

Escalating war of words between Turkey and UAE as Libya and Yemen crises deepen.
'Destructive policies': Turkey slams UAE over Middle East, Africa
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Trump 'confident' coronavirus may have originated in Chinese lab

Trump has stepped up pressure on China over coronavirus as the US death toll has risen to the highest in the world.
Trump 'confident' coronavirus may have originated in Chinese lab
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Trump suggests coronavirus linked to Wuhan lab: Live updates

President launches latest attack against China as US economy sustains more hits with 30 million jobless.
Trump suggests coronavirus linked to Wuhan lab: Live updates
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UK coronavirus toll nears Italy's, PM says nation 'past the peak'

Boris Johnson has briefed the press on the fight against coronavirus, following his own battle with the disease.
UK coronavirus toll nears Italy's, PM says nation 'past the peak'
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Australia urged to suspend logging in wake of devastating fires

Campaigners are angry that while they are unable to protest because of the coronavirus lockdown, logging can continue.
Australia urged to suspend logging in wake of devastating fires
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Russia's prime minister has coronavirus, he tells Putin

Mikhail Mishustin will temporarily stand down as prime minister, to be replaced by economist Andrei Belousov.
Russia's prime minister has coronavirus, he tells Putin
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Dozens of bodies found in trucks in New York City

Funeral homes have been overwhelmed amid coronavirus outbreak in hard-hit US state of New York.
Dozens of bodies found in trucks in New York City
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In Pictures: Untold stories of Cameroon's war victims

More than 679,000 people have been displaced in Cameroon as a result of the conflict.
In Pictures: Untold stories of Cameroon's war victims
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Death at a distance: Zoom funerals in the time of coronavirus

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social media and videoconferencing apps are the only ways people can connect and mourn.
Death at a distance: Zoom funerals in the time of coronavirus
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Hong Kong's protesters are being used to further their own ruin

Foreign governments have much to gain from the protests, which are propelled by Western media smearing Beijing.
Hong Kong's protesters are being used to further their own ruin
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Can Eritrea's government survive the coronavirus?

Eritrea's failure to efficiently respond to the pandemic could bring down its authoritarian government.
Can Eritrea's government survive the coronavirus?
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Afghanistan forced to release prisoners as healthcare collapses

Coronavirus adds more strain to healthcare system already battered by decades of conflict and political instability.
Afghanistan forced to release prisoners as healthcare collapses
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On the importance of teaching colonial history

Writer Afua Hirsch and ex-footballer Eniola Aluko discuss the need to teach a complete history of the British Empire.
On the importance of teaching colonial history
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UK farmers forced to throw away fresh produce

British farmers' union has predicted a national catastrophe in dairy and beef industries and some are already suffering.
UK farmers forced to throw away fresh produce
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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 tens of thousands.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
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COVID-19 vaccine trials starting in UK

Scientists at Oxford Jenner Institute began a trial involving 1,100 people last week, which they will expand to 6,000 in May.
COVID-19 vaccine trials starting in UK
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Philippines backs down on demand for Taiwan to deport worker

Controversy over domestic helper sparked anger in Taipei after Duterte's spokesman said Taiwan was part of China.
Philippines backs down on demand for Taiwan to deport worker
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Democrat Biden faces calls to address sexual assault allegation

A member of Biden's staff in 1990s has accused the US Democrat of assault in an allegation seized on by Trump campaign.
Democrat Biden faces calls to address sexual assault allegation
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Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, 67, dies of cancer

Kapoor, who starred in popular films including Bobby and Mera Naam Joker, dies after a two-year battle with leukaemia.
Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, 67, dies of cancer
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Syria's long road to justice and the man hoping to walk it there

Anwar al-Bunni has helped make a landmark trial possible, but his sights are set on a bigger target - the Syrian regime.
Syria's long road to justice and the man hoping to walk it there
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South Korea reports no new local cases of coronavirus

Health authorities also conclude there was no transmission during the parliamentary election earlier this month.
South Korea reports no new local cases of coronavirus
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US destroyer sails through South China Sea waters China claims

USS Barry undertook 'freedom of navigation operation' in area Beijing claims as under Chinese jurisdiction.
US destroyer sails through South China Sea waters China claims
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Trump claims China wants him to lose re-election race in November

US president says Beijing wants his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, to win to ease pressure over trade and other issues.
Trump claims China wants him to lose re-election race in November
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Yemen reports first coronavirus deaths, multiple cases

The United Nations has warned people in Yemen are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus.
Yemen reports first coronavirus deaths, multiple cases
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Kim health rumours spotlight succession in secretive North Korea

Kim has ruled over North Korea with a tight fist, eliminating those that could threaten his position.
Kim health rumours spotlight succession in secretive North Korea
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Cities face 100 million 'new poor' due to coronavirus pandemic

Experts say 100 million people living in cities worldwide will likely fall into poverty due to job losses.
Cities face 100 million 'new poor' due to coronavirus pandemic
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Biden says he'd leave US embassy in Jerusalem if elected

Joe Biden says embassy 'should not have been moved', but now that it's done, he would not move it back to Tel Aviv.
Biden says he'd leave US embassy in Jerusalem if elected
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Britain now has Europe's second-highest COVID-19 death toll

Figures that include non-hospital deaths are still thought to undercount the true scale of the pandemic, say experts.
Britain now has Europe's second-highest COVID-19 death toll
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Spanish football could return by mid-June

La Liga could soon kick off after a gradual lifting of restrictions designed to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Spanish football could return by mid-June
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'Do not buy from Muslims': BJP leader in India calls for boycott

Governing party reprimands Uttar Pradesh legislator for accusing Muslim vendors of 'infecting vegetables with saliva'.
'Do not buy from Muslims': BJP leader in India calls for boycott
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In letter to Trump, Turkey's Erdogan urges better understanding

Letter was sent along with a planeload of PPEs that Turkey donated to the US, which has reeled from the COVID-19 crisis.
In letter to Trump, Turkey's Erdogan urges better understanding
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Giant asteroid 1998 OR2 set to fly past Earth safely

The space rock heading to Earth has been classified as a 'potentially hazardous object', but scientists say 1998 OR2 is not a threat.
Giant asteroid 1998 OR2 set to fly past Earth safely
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Saudi calls on Yemen's southern separatists to rescind emergency

The Saudi-led coalition described the STC's announcement of emergency rule in Yemen's south as an 'escalatory action'.
Saudi calls on Yemen's southern separatists to rescind emergency
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Pakistan's virus-idled workers hired to plant trees

Officials say move will create more than 60,000 jobs as gov't aims to help those who lost jobs due to COVID-19 lockdown.
Pakistan's virus-idled workers hired to plant trees
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Venezuela appoints alleged drug trafficker as new oil minister

President Maduro removed president of state oil company PDVSA and replaced him with Tareck El Aissami, a confidant who has been indicted by US Justice Department for alleged drug trafficking.
Venezuela appoints alleged drug trafficker as new oil minister
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Nearly 70 dead in coronavirus outbreak at US veterans home

Health experts say death of thousands of older Americans 'symbolic' of how unprepared many nursing facilities have been.
Nearly 70 dead in coronavirus outbreak at US veterans home
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Challenges and stigma: Observing Ramadan in a UK prison

Ex-prisoners remember difficulties when fasting as study highlights dangers of system that views Muslims with suspicion.
Challenges and stigma: Observing Ramadan in a UK prison
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HRW: COVID-19 lockdown violators in Philippines abused

Accusations police in Philippines are committing rights abuses, as they enforce strict coronavirus lockdown measures.
HRW: COVID-19 lockdown violators in Philippines abused
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In Pictures: Lebanon on the boil

Violence has escalated during a second night of protests in Lebanese cities with fresh attacks on banks.
In Pictures: Lebanon on the boil
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Malawi launches cash aid for poor amid COVID-19 pandemic

Government to give $40 monthly payments to about one million people and small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Malawi launches cash aid for poor amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dies at 53

Khan's death following a prolonged battle with cancer has been confirmed by his spokesman.
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dies at 53
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In China, a son blames Wuhan for father's coronavirus death

Army veteran Zhang Lifa went to a Wuhan hospital in January after breaking his leg. On February 1, he died of COVID-19.
In China, a son blames Wuhan for father's coronavirus death
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COVID-19: A moment of silence for fallen front-line workers in UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who recovered from COVID-19, also paid his respects.
COVID-19: A moment of silence for fallen front-line workers in UK
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Banks targeted in Lebanon's 'night of the Molotov'

At least a dozen banks torched and vandalised as fiery protests across the country continue against economic hardship.
Banks targeted in Lebanon's 'night of the Molotov'
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UN rapporteur urges new probe into possible Myanmar 'war crimes'

Myanmar army accused of launching air raids in Rakhine, Chin states burning villages and torturing civilians.
UN rapporteur urges new probe into possible Myanmar 'war crimes'
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US watchdog wants India on religious freedom blacklist

India protests as US Commission on International Religious Freedom puts it on 'countries of particular concern' list.
US watchdog wants India on religious freedom blacklist
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Bolsonaro taps family friend as Brazil's federal police chief

Appointment puts Alexandre Ramagem in charge of the body assigned to probe alleged police meddling by the president.
Bolsonaro taps family friend as Brazil's federal police chief
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Europe begins to consider emerging from lockdown

More nations are announcing plans for a gradual lifting of restrictions designed to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Europe begins to consider emerging from lockdown
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Coronavirus cases exceed 3 million, a third in US: Live updates

While some countries are beginning to ease virus lockdowns, there is concern infection rates could accelerate again.
Coronavirus cases exceed 3 million, a third in US: Live updates
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Hillary Clinton backs Joe Biden in US presidential race

Clinton's endorsement comes at a critical moment as Biden aims to raise his profile with female voters.
Hillary Clinton backs Joe Biden in US presidential race
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Privacy vs press freedom, through the lens of Meghan Markle

Can someone's human right to privacy be overruled by journalists' right to reveal information of public importance?
Privacy vs press freedom, through the lens of Meghan Markle
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Tusk urges Poles to boycott election out of 'decency'

Plans to hold the May 10 presidential election by postal ballot are insufficient to guarantee safety, say critics.
Tusk urges Poles to boycott election out of 'decency'
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Australia: Anger over expansion of coal mine

Concerns for water quality in Australia after the government allows coalmining extension under Sydney's Woronora reservoir.
Australia: Anger over expansion of coal mine
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Crackdown against HongKong activists sparks talks of protests

Arrests of pro-democracy activists, warnings from China shake up Hong Kong as the coronavirus keeps protesters at home.
Crackdown against HongKong activists sparks talks of protests
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Egypt extends state of emergency for twelfth time since 2017

Presidency says extension aims to fight 'terrorism' and safeguard lives and property amid health, security concerns.
Egypt extends state of emergency for twelfth time since 2017
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Trump was forewarned about coronavirus threat: Report

US agencies 'repeatedly warned' president about COVID-19 in classified memos earlier this year, Washington Post reports.
Trump was forewarned about coronavirus threat: Report
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India releases 'illegal migrants' from Assam detention centres

Migrants walk free after the top court orders to reduce overcrowding due to the coronavirus pandemic.
India releases 'illegal migrants' from Assam detention centres
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UN raises alarm about police brutality in COVID-19 lockdowns

UN says countries flouting the rule of law in the name of fighting coronavirus risk sparking a 'human rights disaster'.
UN raises alarm about police brutality in COVID-19 lockdowns
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As Germany lockdown eases, spread of coronavirus worsens

Reproduction rate mounts again to about 1.0 in advance of fresh lockdown decision on May 6.
As Germany lockdown eases, spread of coronavirus worsens
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Tribes along India-Myanmar border dream of a 'united Nagaland'

Dozens of Naga tribes yearn to reunite the 3 million living in India with their 400,000 estranged cousins in Myanmar.
Tribes along India-Myanmar border dream of a 'united Nagaland'
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One dead, dozens injured in Lebanon riots with banks smashed

Banks frequently targeted during the economic crisis that has seen the Lebanese pound depreciate by 50 percent.
One dead, dozens injured in Lebanon riots with banks smashed
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Lessons on hope from a Hungarian forced labourer in World War II

A renowned human rights lawyer, whose father was a forced labourer during World War II, shares lessons from his life.
Lessons on hope from a Hungarian forced labourer in World War II
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US lockdown: Food production a priority as COVID-19 measures ease

As the food industry navigates a way to safely get production going again, food insecurity is now a growing issue in the US.
US lockdown: Food production a priority as COVID-19 measures ease
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North Korea's Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus: South Korea

If Kim Jong Un is hiding over coronavirus fears, it would 'puncture a hole in the state media narrative', analyst says.
North Korea's Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus: South Korea
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Burundi election campaign starts amid COVID-19 pandemic

Campaigning is under way in Burundi amid accusations of government intimidation and downplaying of COVID-19 pandemic.
Burundi election campaign starts amid COVID-19 pandemic
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India's criticism of coronavirus test kits 'irresponsible': China

Beijing slams decision of India's top medical body to stop using Chinese kits following complaints of poor accuracy.
India's criticism of coronavirus test kits 'irresponsible': China
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Where is Kim Jong Un? Here is what we know so far

Media last reported the whereabouts of the secretive N Korean leader on April 11, leading to speculation over health.
Where is Kim Jong Un? Here is what we know so far
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Indonesia: More than 2,200 died with coronavirus-like symptoms

Reuters review of data from 16 of Indonesia's 34 provinces suggests COVID-19 deaths far higher than official toll.
Indonesia: More than 2,200 died with coronavirus-like symptoms
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Brazil top court orders probe into accusations against Bolsonaro

Judge authorises probe into allegations made by ex-justice minister that the president tried to interfere with policing.
Brazil top court orders probe into accusations against Bolsonaro
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Lebanon protests turn violent over failing economy

Angered by the deteriorating economy, protesters attack banks in Tripoli in northern Lebanon.
Lebanon protests turn violent over failing economy
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Netherlands' King's Day: Celebrations toned down over COVID-19

The government has urged people to remain patient at least until May 20.
Netherlands' King's Day: Celebrations toned down over COVID-19
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Chinese human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang reunites with family

Wang was among more than 200 lawyers and legal activists swept up in 2015 signaling President Xi's tougher approach.
Chinese human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang reunites with family
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Trump 'not happy with China' as US coronavirus death toll surges

US president says Beijing could have stopped the virus from becoming a pandemic and says will conduct an investigation.
Trump 'not happy with China' as US coronavirus death toll surges
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Trump resumes attacks on China over coronavirus: Live updates

More than three million people have now been confirmed with the virus around the world and the US is hardest-hit.
Trump resumes attacks on China over coronavirus: Live updates
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FT journalist suspended over claims of Zoom eavesdropping

Mark Di Stefano is alleged to have sat in on rival newsrooms' conference calls detailing salary cuts and layoffs.
FT journalist suspended over claims of Zoom eavesdropping
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Turkey's military helps turn the tide in Libyan civil war

Despite air superiority for nearly a year, Khalifa Haftar's forces have been halted in Tripoli and are now in retreat.
Turkey's military helps turn the tide in Libyan civil war
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Coronavirus exacts heavy toll on UK's Somali community

A 13-year-old boy from London and a former Somali prime minister among those who have lost their lives too soon.
Coronavirus exacts heavy toll on UK's Somali community
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Why are black Americans hardest hit by coronavirus?

The Stream looks at why black communities in the United States are disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Why are black Americans hardest hit by coronavirus?
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Bangladesh garment workers return to work amid lockdown

Thousands of textile workers, desperate for money, resume work at about 1,000 factories that reopened on Monday.
Bangladesh garment workers return to work amid lockdown
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Sweden ambassador: Stockholm could reach herd immunity by May

Sweden has taken a controversial approach to the coronavirus pandemic, imposing fewer restrictions than neighbours.
Sweden ambassador: Stockholm could reach herd immunity by May
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Afghan war killing civilians despite US-Taliban peace deal: UN

More than 500 civilians killed in first three months of 2020, UN report says as violence rages even after February deal.
Afghan war killing civilians despite US-Taliban peace deal: UN
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Israel decries Egyptian TV show predicting its destruction

Israel says series 'completely unacceptable', but there was no immediate comment from Egyptian government.
Israel decries Egyptian TV show predicting its destruction
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Pakistan: Once used by Taliban, Swat FM 98 now fights coronavirus

A Pakistani broadcaster is playing a critical role in disseminating information about the pandemic.
Pakistan: Once used by Taliban, Swat FM 98 now fights coronavirus
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Syria civilians killed in Israeli missile attack: State media

At least three killed in attack on residential areas, state media said, adding the military shot down most missiles.
Syria civilians killed in Israeli missile attack: State media
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Food allergies: New findings on gut bacteria link in babies

Al Jazeera examines the link between a child's immune system and the bacteria in their mother's stomach.
Food allergies: New findings on gut bacteria link in babies
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Your 'new normal' is our 'old normal'

Billions of Brown and Black people have known restrictions, repression and deprivation all their lives.
Your 'new normal' is our 'old normal'
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Burundi using 'violence' against opposition ahead of polls: HRW

Security forces and governing party using violence with near-total impunity ahead of May polls, rights group says.
Burundi using 'violence' against opposition ahead of polls: HRW
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Coronavirus and farming: California farm workers at high risk

California spring planting is under way and farm workers say they are vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus and farming: California farm workers at high risk
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Hong Kong dissidents a further test for Taiwan-China ties

Taiwan has quietly welcomed Hong Kong dissidents, but does not offer political asylum or formal assistance.
Hong Kong dissidents a further test for Taiwan-China ties
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Boris Johnson says 'cannot spell out' how UK lockdown will ease

UK PM returns to work after severe case of coronavirus amid pressure as deaths rise and restrictions strangle economy.
Boris Johnson says 'cannot spell out' how UK lockdown will ease
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Saudi-led coalition rejects south Yemen self-rule declaration

Military coalition calls for an end to escalation in Yemen and immediate return to peace deal signed in November.
Saudi-led coalition rejects south Yemen self-rule declaration
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Top tennis players to square off at virtual Madrid Open

Video game charity event will see players compete from the comfort of their homes amid coronavirus pandemic.
Top tennis players to square off at virtual Madrid Open
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Iran plans to reopen mosques in areas free of coronavirus

President Rouhani says country will be divided up into colour-coded regions based on number of infections and deaths.
Iran plans to reopen mosques in areas free of coronavirus
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Lebanon's protests are far from over

Coronavirus brought protests to a halt, but government's mishandling of the crisis proves political change is needed.
Lebanon's protests are far from over
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'Apartheid was never prosecuted': S Africa's unfinished business

Former President de Klerk's denial that apartheid was a crime against humanity is cause for reflection on Freedom Day.
'Apartheid was never prosecuted': S Africa's unfinished business
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'Alive and well': S Korea urges caution on Kim Jong Un rumours

South says no unusual signs from North, as state media in Pyongyang reports Kim sent 'message of gratitude' to workers.
'Alive and well': S Korea urges caution on Kim Jong Un rumours
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Coronavirus quandary: Some patients in South Korea get it again

Uncertainty over the reinfection or reactivation of the virus in patients could affect vaccine development.
Coronavirus quandary: Some patients in South Korea get it again
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Italy to loosen lockdown from May 4: Coronavirus live updates

Italy move comes as countries around the world shift towards loosening strict lockdowns enforced to tackle virus.
Italy to loosen lockdown from May 4: Coronavirus live updates
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South Africa's Deadly Politics

A journalist known for exposing political violence in South Africa reports on the unsolved murder of a local politician.
South Africa's Deadly Politics
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India: Charged with anti-terror law, pregnant woman sent to jail

Safoora Zargar who was behind anti-CAA protests stands accused of being a key 'conspirator' in the February Delhi riots.
India: Charged with anti-terror law, pregnant woman sent to jail
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Indian fishermen stranded at ports amid coronavirus lockdown

Thousands of fish-workers holed up on their boats, some surviving on two meals a day, as they wait to be evacuated.
Indian fishermen stranded at ports amid coronavirus lockdown
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How should Palestinians respond to Israeli threats of annexation?

The international community and its weak condemnations will not help Palestinians. It is time for a new strategy.
How should Palestinians respond to Israeli threats of annexation?
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How do we keep faith under a lockdown? | Start Here

The coronavirus lockdown has isolated us from loved ones. Start Here looks into how millions of people are coping.
How do we keep faith under a lockdown? | Start Here
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Timeline: History of South Yemen separatism

Which events have led to separatists in South Yemen announcing self-rule? Here is a look at its history of separatism.
Timeline: History of South Yemen separatism
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Portrait of a pandemic: Capturing the spaces we call home

What is it like to photograph the coronavirus pandemic?
Portrait of a pandemic: Capturing the spaces we call home
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Where is Kim Jong Un? Here is what we know so far

Media last reported the whereabouts of the secretive N Korean leader on April 11, leading to speculation over health.
Where is Kim Jong Un? Here is what we know so far
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Ecuador woman learns sister is alive after cremating wrong body

Authorities had given the woman a misidentified body, highlighting a health system overwhelmed by the coronavirus.
Ecuador woman learns sister is alive after cremating wrong body
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Dozens arrested in anti-COVID-19 lockdown protest in Germany

About 1,000 people turned out for the rally, which has become a weekly event in the German capital, Berlin.
Dozens arrested in anti-COVID-19 lockdown protest in Germany
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Doctor's Note: Sleep, Ramadan and the coronavirus

Being up early for prayer and staying up late for iftar may disturb sleep patterns. How will this affect immune systems?
Doctor's Note: Sleep, Ramadan and the coronavirus
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Yemen: Who are on the Southern Transitional Council?

All you need to know about the UAE-backed separatist forces who have claimed control of Aden and other provinces.
Yemen: Who are on the Southern Transitional Council?
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Iraqi TV show producers hope to provide comfort for Ramadan

Wilayat Batikh, a popular Iraqi sketch comedy show, continues filming episodes for Ramadan during COVID-19 lockdown.
Iraqi TV show producers hope to provide comfort for Ramadan
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Trump's scheme to sell the Moon

Executive order by US to mine the Moon shows how prevailing neoliberal ideas about 'value' trump the collective good.
Trump's scheme to sell the Moon
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Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except in Mecca

A 24-hour curfew will remain in the holy city of Mecca and in previously isolated neighbourhoods, state media reported.
Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except in Mecca
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Cooking in Quarantine: Cooking with my mum 6,000 miles apart

How FaceTime chats helped a mother and daughter, in Rome and Hong Kong, strengthen their relationship while cooking.
Cooking in Quarantine: Cooking with my mum 6,000 miles apart
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Zimbabwe food crisis worsens with COVID-19 lockdown extension

Concerns in Zimbabwe that a lockdown extension will worsen a food crisis already affecting half the population.
Zimbabwe food crisis worsens with COVID-19 lockdown extension
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Train possibly belonging to Kim Jong Un spotted at resort town

Report from US-based monitoring group comes amid speculation about the North Korean leader's health.
Train possibly belonging to Kim Jong Un spotted at resort town
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New York starts antibody testing for front-line medical workers

With coronavirus hospitalisations falling, the New York state turns its attention to antibody testing.
New York starts antibody testing for front-line medical workers
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Can Trump resolve the Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam dispute?

As a biased mediator, the Trump administration cannot deliver a deal that would satisfy both Egypt and Ethiopia.
Can Trump resolve the Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam dispute?
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Separatists announce self-rule in southern Yemen

Yemen's internationally recognised government says the move bears 'dangerous and catastrophic consequences'.
Separatists announce self-rule in southern Yemen
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'Is it because I'm African?': China's coronavirus racism

Race-based COVID-19 containment measures in Guangzhou evolve into major test of China-Africa relations.
'Is it because I'm African?': China's coronavirus racism
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Global coronavirus deaths pass 200,000: Live updates

Coronavirus pandemic reaches another grim milestone, while the number of confirmed infections approaches 3 million.
Global coronavirus deaths pass 200,000: Live updates
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Domestic violence is the 'other' pandemic we must fight

Coronavirus lockdowns will one day end, but violence against women will not.
Domestic violence is the 'other' pandemic we must fight
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Senegal's $1 COVID-19 test kit and the race for a vaccine

Spending billions on a coronavirus vaccine to save trillions in lost economic output. Plus, oil prices and green bonds.
Senegal's $1 COVID-19 test kit and the race for a vaccine
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Stamping out misinformation in Kenya's COVID-19 fight

Volunteers and activists work to diffuse spread of fake information, false 'remedies' as Kenya steps up pandemic battle.
Stamping out misinformation in Kenya's COVID-19 fight
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Anzac Day: Dawn services in driveways amid COVID-19 lockdown

Commemoration services cancelled due to continuing coronavirus pandemic.
Anzac Day: Dawn services in driveways amid COVID-19 lockdown
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UAE taking steps to gain control of Sudan's main port

Officials tell Al Jazeera Sudan's transitional gov't in process of handing over Port Sudan to UAE giant DP World.
UAE taking steps to gain control of Sudan's main port
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China’s dams exacerbated extreme drought in lower Mekong: Study

Critics say system of dams that China built deprived millions of people from Southeast Asia of their livelihood.
China’s dams exacerbated extreme drought in lower Mekong: Study
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India's lockdown: Narratives of inequality and Islamophobia

India's lockdown has magnified two of the country's most serious social ills. Plus, photographing the pandemic.
India's lockdown: Narratives of inequality and Islamophobia
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Hearts and masks: Czech-Vietnamese solidarity during coronavirus

From sewing masks to providing free refreshments, the Czech Republic's third-largest minority has played a major role.
Hearts and masks: Czech-Vietnamese solidarity during coronavirus
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What power does the UNGA have to enforce resolutions?

The current president of UN General Assembly discusses the authority the body has to compel member countries to act.
What power does the UNGA have to enforce resolutions?
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Gaza artists decorate masks to raise coronavirus awareness

Artists in Gaza are drawing face masks as a way to encourage people to protect themselves from coronavirus.
Gaza artists decorate masks to raise coronavirus awareness
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If the Earth could speak: A boulder

Tide comes in, tide goes out. Boats spit oily fumes into the waves around me - but you already know this.
If the Earth could speak: A boulder
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Rohingya stranded at sea, Bangladesh says not its responsibility

Rights groups urge Dhaka to allow some 500 Rohingya stuck in the Bay of Bengal to come ashore.
Rohingya stranded at sea, Bangladesh says not its responsibility
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Nepal quake: Reconstruction still in progress five years on

Many people in Nepal are still struggling to rebuild their lives, five years after a devastating earthquake.
Nepal quake: Reconstruction still in progress five years on
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Hong Kong dissident reopens bookshop in Taiwan, defying Beijing

Lam Wing-kee, previously detained by Chinese authorities, has reopened his bookstore in Taiwan.
Hong Kong dissident reopens bookshop in Taiwan, defying Beijing
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India and Pakistan ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions

India allows limited reopening of retail shops while Pakistan permits some industrial and commercial activities.
India and Pakistan ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions
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US nursing homes: Advocates say more coronavirus testing needed

Relatives appeal for more testing in nursing homes, as concern mounts about vulnerable patients.
US nursing homes: Advocates say more coronavirus testing needed
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DR Congo arrests separatist cult leader after shoot-out

Ne Muanda Nsemi, a self-styled prophet, was detained on Friday following heavy gunfire in Kinshasa, police say.
DR Congo arrests separatist cult leader after shoot-out
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From quake to coronavirus, knee-jerk response from Nepal leadership

Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic is seen by many to mirror its post-2015 earthquake measures.
From quake to coronavirus, knee-jerk response from Nepal leadership
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Argentina inmates riot over coronavirus fears

Protests inside a prison in Argentina's capital as inmates demand better protection from the virus.
Argentina inmates riot over coronavirus fears
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Coronavirus in Italy may have started unnoticed in January: Study

The surge in cases after the first diagnosis suggests the virus had been in Italy longer than realised, say researchers.
Coronavirus in Italy may have started unnoticed in January: Study
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Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 195,000 people and infected some 2.7 million.
Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words
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Trump ends COVID-19 briefing abruptly after ‘inject disinfectant’

White House seems to be in damage control after outcry over Trump's suggestion that disinfectants can be used as remedy.
Trump ends COVID-19 briefing abruptly after ‘inject disinfectant’
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Nations back UN plan against coronavirus: Live updates

WHO teaming up with countries and partners worldwide to accelerate work on coronavirus vaccine as deaths hit 195,000.
Nations back UN plan against coronavirus: Live updates
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Venezuela's doctors say health systems unprepared for COVID-19

Venezuela has reported one of lowest cases of COVID-19 in world but doctors say many infections are being overlooked.
Venezuela's doctors say health systems unprepared for COVID-19
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Can Trump resolve the Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam dispute?

As a biased mediator, the Trump administration cannot deliver a deal that would satisfy both Egypt and Ethiopia.
Can Trump resolve the Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam dispute?
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Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it

US president spoke to state governor about controversial plan to reopen businesses and praised it, news report says.
Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it
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Lockdown will not cost more lives than it saves

But reacting to a recession caused by one, with yet more austerity measures, may well do.
Lockdown will not cost more lives than it saves
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Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events.
Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?
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Sunlight and humidity kill coronavirus the fastest: US scientists

Experiment shows UV rays destroy COVID-19 both on surfaces and in air, but US gov't research yet to be made public.
Sunlight and humidity kill coronavirus the fastest: US scientists
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'Even the pizza is in quarantine': Life in pizza-less Naples

For the first time since it was invented, pizza cannot be found on the streets of its birthplace.
'Even the pizza is in quarantine': Life in pizza-less Naples
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US Congress approves $484bn economic rescue bill

Latest rescue package to help small businesses and hospitals struggling due to coronavirus pandemic
US Congress approves $484bn economic rescue bill
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Emeralds and desperation: My mother and Sathya Sai Baba

As a child, I followed my mother on frenzied pilgrimages that taught me about the dynamics of wealth, race and religion.
Emeralds and desperation: My mother and Sathya Sai Baba
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Doctor's Note: Fasting during Ramadan can boost your immunity

Mosques are closed and lockdowns are in place, but this Ramadan may have some unexpected health benefits.
Doctor's Note: Fasting during Ramadan can boost your immunity
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Coronavirus: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns by country

Countries around the world have taken drastic measures, including border closures, in an attempt to curb COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns by country
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Pompeo urges Egypt to keep US prisoners safe from coronavirus

US secretary of state also tells Egyptian officials detained Americans must be provided consular access during pandemic.
Pompeo urges Egypt to keep US prisoners safe from coronavirus
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Pakistan using intelligence services to track coronavirus cases

PM Imran Khan says Inter-Services Intelligence - 'originally used against terrorism' - is now fighting the pandemic.
Pakistan using intelligence services to track coronavirus cases
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EU leaders agree to unite on economic recovery

Europe is bracing for the kind of economic damage that has not been seen for more than 50 years.
EU leaders agree to unite on economic recovery
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Ramadan begins: Holy month impacted by global virus outbreak

As Muslims around the world begin to observe Ramadan by fasting the virus pandemic is altering religious traditions.
Ramadan begins: Holy month impacted by global virus outbreak
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Experts react with horror to Trump coronavirus disinfectant idea

US president suggested in daily briefing that injection of disinfectant could kill the virus and 'clean' the lungs.
Experts react with horror to Trump coronavirus disinfectant idea
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China to prosecute first foreigner over Hong Kong 'meddling'

Lee Henley Hu Xiang, a citizen of Belize, was detained in Guangzhou last November. His current whereabouts are unknown.
China to prosecute first foreigner over Hong Kong 'meddling'
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India's coronavirus lockdown worsens access to mental healthcare

By not making arrangements for patients during lockdown, government may be violating its own landmark 2017 law.
India's coronavirus lockdown worsens access to mental healthcare
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US warship sails though Taiwan Strait for second time in a month

Taiwan and US militaries are on heightened alert amid increased activity by China's armed forces near the island.
US warship sails though Taiwan Strait for second time in a month
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Hundreds of doctors in Bangladesh infected with coronavirus

More than 250 doctors test positive as the country's strained healthcare system battles lack of PPE and hospital beds.
Hundreds of doctors in Bangladesh infected with coronavirus
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Brazil reports highest daily death toll since start of pandemic

Brazil's toll is rising as President Jair Bolsonaro shows impatience with coronavirus curbs imposed by state governors.
Brazil reports highest daily death toll since start of pandemic
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Aung San Suu Kyi turns to Facebook to get coronavirus message out

Myanmar leader's live broadcasts on Facebook draws hundreds of thousands of views.
Aung San Suu Kyi turns to Facebook to get coronavirus message out
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Coronavirus pushes US jobless to Depression level: Live updates

UK scientists have started testing an experimental vaccine as the death toll from the infection hits 190,000 worldwide.
Coronavirus pushes US jobless to Depression level: Live updates
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The UK activists creating multilingual coronavirus content

Volunteers translate key information in Punjabi, Romanes, Somali and Spanish, and support diaspora communities.
The UK activists creating multilingual coronavirus content
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It is time Amazon heeds the demands of its workers

The company should spend its record-breaking profits not on sleek PR campaigns but on workers' benefits.
It is time Amazon heeds the demands of its workers
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Donald Trump contradicts health officials

President demanded the director of centres for disease control walk back his warning about a possible second wave of coronavirus.
Donald Trump contradicts health officials
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Turkey imposes COVID-19 movement curbs before Ramadan begins

To stop the spread of coronavirus, Turkey orders partial lockdown on some provinces and says new infections tapering off.
Turkey imposes COVID-19 movement curbs before Ramadan begins
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UK faces criticism over COVID-19 testing strategy

Health secretary had promised the country would be conducting 100,000 tests a day by month’s end.
UK faces criticism over COVID-19 testing strategy
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How will the coronavirus pandemic change Ramadan for Muslims?

What you should know about fasting, prayer, charity, health and Eid amid global lockdowns and mosque closures.
How will the coronavirus pandemic change Ramadan for Muslims?
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Coronavirus: Trump disagrees with Georgia push to reopen economy

US president says he 'disagreed strongly' with Governor Kemp's decision to reopen salons, gyms and other businesses.
Coronavirus: Trump disagrees with Georgia push to reopen economy
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Elderly man attacked in Canada, targeted with coronavirus slur

Vancouver reports at least nine anti-Asian hate crimes in first four months of 2020 mirroring similar trends elsewhere.
Elderly man attacked in Canada, targeted with coronavirus slur
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Alleged Syrian war criminals face landmark trial in Germany

Prosecutors in world's first criminal trial on torture in Syria target Anwar Raslan, an ex colonel, and Eyad al-Gharib.
Alleged Syrian war criminals face landmark trial in Germany
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Hong Kong students to take key exam amid coronavirus controls

As Hong Kong reports few new daily cases, major state examination to go ahead with virus measures in place.
Hong Kong students to take key exam amid coronavirus controls
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Don't delay developing world debt - cancel it

Forcing indebted countries to repay debt while the global economy operates like a giant casino is unjust.
Don't delay developing world debt - cancel it
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It is time to fix the WHO, not defund it

Trump's ploy proves that systemic failures in the UN system only garner attention when they impact the developed world.
It is time to fix the WHO, not defund it
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UN warns coronavirus pandemic could become human rights crisis

UN chief warns of risks to asylum seekers from closed borders, and governments eroding freedoms under guise of virus.
UN warns coronavirus pandemic could become human rights crisis
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US official says was removed over Trump-touted coronavirus drug

Director of US gov't agency developing COVID-19 treatments says was removed because of caution over hydroxychloroquine.
US official says was removed over Trump-touted coronavirus drug
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Algeria criminalises 'fake news' to protect 'state security'

New law penalises broadcast of fake news that seeks to undermine public security, state security and national unity.
Algeria criminalises 'fake news' to protect 'state security'
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In shadow of coronavirus, China steps up manoeuvres near Taiwan

China has increased military activity around Taiwan, as the island's success in tackling coronavirus boosts soft power.
In shadow of coronavirus, China steps up manoeuvres near Taiwan
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Australia calls on G20 for end to 'wet' markets selling wildlife

Coronavirus is thought to have originated at a 'wet' market in Wuhan that was also selling illegal wildlife.
Australia calls on G20 for end to 'wet' markets selling wildlife
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Philippines's Duterte to decide whether to continue lockdown

Experts fear lifting restrictions will trigger surge in new cases, but many people already suffering economic fallout.
Philippines's Duterte to decide whether to continue lockdown
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China reports 10 new coronavirus cases in mainland: Live updates

New figures mark a drop from 30 a day earlier as number of imported cases involving overseas visitors declined.
China reports 10 new coronavirus cases in mainland: Live updates
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Trump signs immigration order curbing some green cards

The order applies to those applying for permanent residence from outside the US, not those already in the country.
Trump signs immigration order curbing some green cards
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Tennis will be one of the last sports back in action, says Murray

Major tournaments require competitors to travel from all over the world to one location, notes former top-ranked player.
Tennis will be one of the last sports back in action, says Murray
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Arkansas activists sue to gain release of state prisoners

Lawyers argue that keeping inmates in jails during a pandemic amounts to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
Arkansas activists sue to gain release of state prisoners
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Sweden avoids full lockdown, but PM insists restrictions continue

For many in Sweden, life has been close to normal throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
Sweden avoids full lockdown, but PM insists restrictions continue
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UN: Latin America, Caribbean face worst-ever recession

Virus movement restrictions and oil-price crash to push region into worst recession in history, according to UN body.
UN: Latin America, Caribbean face worst-ever recession
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Is civil disobedience enough or do we need a climate revolution?

Social transformation is slow. It can take decades to change hearts and minds. But that is time we no longer have.
Is civil disobedience enough or do we need a climate revolution?
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Palestinian shot and killed after stabbing Israeli policeman

Ibrahim Halsa stabbed an Israeli police officer in occupied West Bank before he was shot and killed.
Palestinian shot and killed after stabbing Israeli policeman
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Surge in coronavirus cases in Singapore forces lockdown extension

Despite initial success in city-state's response to pandemic, rising cases among migrant workers seen as 'blind spot'.
Surge in coronavirus cases in Singapore forces lockdown extension
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The Green Read: Get ready for the climate fight we have to win

Fifty years after the first Earth Day, the call to arms resonates louder than ever, from 'wet' markets to wild forests.
The Green Read: Get ready for the climate fight we have to win
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Mexico coronavirus outbreak reaches 'most serious' phase

Just days away from a surge in the number of infections, Mexico reaches its most serious phase of the pandemic.
Mexico coronavirus outbreak reaches 'most serious' phase
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Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events.
Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?
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Growing concerns about mental health in UK

A UK report brings into focus the severe effect the pandemic is having on many young and vulnerable minds.
Growing concerns about mental health in UK
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Coronavirus second wave may be even worse: US health chief

US has recorded more than 800,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases - most reported of any country.
Coronavirus second wave may be even worse: US health chief
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Iran launches its first military satellite

Revolutionary Guard deployed a Ghased satellite carrier to put the device into space, a previously unheard-of system.
Iran launches its first military satellite
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The Spanish refugee rescuers now helping in nursing homes

As Spain battles epidemic, volunteers who usually save people at sea now helping on country's coronavirus front lines.
The Spanish refugee rescuers now helping in nursing homes
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Coronavirus: Buhari asks Nigeria's chief judge to free prisoners

Nigerian president calls for release of inmates who are awaiting trial for six or more years amid coronavirus fears.
Coronavirus: Buhari asks Nigeria's chief judge to free prisoners
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Alleged Syrian war criminals face landmark trial in Germany

Prosecutors in world's first criminal trial on torture in Syria target Anwar Raslan, an ex colonel, and Eyad al-Gharib.
Alleged Syrian war criminals face landmark trial in Germany
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The great salt drought desiccating Vietnam's Mekong Delta

Farmers suffer huge losses and communities struggle amid high levels of seawater intruding into the freshwater delta.
The great salt drought desiccating Vietnam's Mekong Delta
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If the Earth could speak: A cedar tree

I have no human form - though once, we walked like people do. Trees still walk, just slower.
If the Earth could speak: A cedar tree
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Indonesia's coronavirus response revealed: Too little, too late

Source tells Al Jazeera Indonesia pursuing targeted response, says no strategy to achieve herd immunity.
Indonesia's coronavirus response revealed: Too little, too late
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Five environmental films to watch on Earth Day

The executive producer of Al Jazeera's award-winning environmental solutions series, earthrise, shares her top picks.
Five environmental films to watch on Earth Day
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North Korea media silent on Kim Jong Un's whereabouts

International speculation grows over Kim's health after media reports claim he underwent surgery and is gravely ill.
North Korea media silent on Kim Jong Un's whereabouts
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Attack on WHO vehicle that killed Myanmar driver condemned

Humanitarian groups urge military and rebels to heed UN's call for a global ceasefire amid the coronavirus emergency.
Attack on WHO vehicle that killed Myanmar driver condemned
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UK diplomat in U-turn over EU ventilators 'political decision'

The UK's non-involvement in an EU ventilator bulk-buy plan was not 'Brexit before breathing', UK officials insist.
UK diplomat in U-turn over EU ventilators 'political decision'
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UN warns on hunger, as coronavirus cases top 2.5m: Live updates

UN estimates coronavirus spread will double number of those at risk from hunger, as global cases exceed 2.5 million.
UN warns on hunger, as coronavirus cases top 2.5m: Live updates
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Trump immigration ban to apply to those seeking permanent status

Opponents see the move as an attempt to use coronavirus to fulfil a long-term policy goal of reducing immigration.
Trump immigration ban to apply to those seeking permanent status
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Coronavirus preys on inequalities in Paris suburb

Cramped social housing and workers with front-line jobs have led to a high number of infections in Seine-Saint-Denis.
Coronavirus preys on inequalities in Paris suburb
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UN imposes sanctions on Central African Republic rebel leader

UN experts accuse Abdoulaye Miskine, who signed a peace deal with the government last year, of looking for fighters.
UN imposes sanctions on Central African Republic rebel leader
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Philippines jails: Many inmates, staff test positive for COVID-19

The coronavirus is spreading rapidly in some of the world's most congested jails in the Philippines.
Philippines jails: Many inmates, staff test positive for COVID-19
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Kenya floods: At least 22 missing after landslide

Flash floods leave a trail of destruction, with several people dead and many displaced.
Kenya floods: At least 22 missing after landslide
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Canada oil pressure: US price crash causes cuts over the border

With oil storage facilities already close to capacity, and demand at historic lows, the worst may be yet to come.
Canada oil pressure: US price crash causes cuts over the border
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Pakistan records highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day

Monday also saw highest single-day rise in confirmed cases as 705 more got infected, taking country's tally to 9,214.
Pakistan records highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day
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Mexico president tells gangs to stop handing out coronavirus aid

President Lopez Obrador called on gangs to stop distributing food and asked them to end violence instead.
Mexico president tells gangs to stop handing out coronavirus aid
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Italy PM warns easing lockdown risks increasing contagion curve

Italy's plans to loosen restrictive measures are based on scientific data to limit risk of more outbreaks, says Conte.
Italy PM warns easing lockdown risks increasing contagion curve
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Coronavirus 'amplifies many crises' threatening press freedom

Watchdog says nations taking advantage of pandemic to pass repressive laws, punish journalists and censor information.
Coronavirus 'amplifies many crises' threatening press freedom
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'Kill the men, free the girls': A family abducted in Burkina Faso

As armed attacks continue in the Sahel, two sisters share their family's ordeal of kidnapping, death and survival.
'Kill the men, free the girls': A family abducted in Burkina Faso
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Syria says it shot down Israeli missiles over Palmyra

Air defences confronted Israeli aggression and intercepted missiles before they could hit targets, state media says.
Syria says it shot down Israeli missiles over Palmyra
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Germany eases coronavirus restrictions as small businesses open

As daily death toll drops, some shops and schools reopen. But some German states want tightened curbs.
Germany eases coronavirus restrictions as small businesses open
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Europe pandemic: Coronavirus restrictions eased in some countries

The World Health Organization is warning against complacency, as some European countries ease restrictions.
Europe pandemic: Coronavirus restrictions eased in some countries
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Below the bottom of the barrel

Oil-rich countries in the Middle East will find every blip in prices taking a chunk out of their budgets and economies.
Below the bottom of the barrel
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Sri Lanka marks a year since devastating Easter Sunday attacks

Island nation commemorates attacks that saw six churches and hotels bombed, killing more than 265 people.
Sri Lanka marks a year since devastating Easter Sunday attacks
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Trump says he rejected South Korea's offer for defence costs

Seoul reportedly offered to pay about a $1bn to host American troops but US president previously demanded $5bn.
Trump says he rejected South Korea's offer for defence costs
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US envoy lashes 'secret trial' of ex-Marine in Russian spy case

Paul Whelan faces charges of spying in a Moscow court.
US envoy lashes 'secret trial' of ex-Marine in Russian spy case
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Trump to suspend immigration into United StatesÂ

US president says he will sign an executive order temporarily halting immigration into the country.
Trump to suspend immigration into United States 
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Kim Jong Un in treatment after cardiovascular surgery: report

Speculation on Kim's health increased after he did not appear in pictures to mark a recent important anniversary.
Kim Jong Un in treatment after cardiovascular surgery: report
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Coronavirus dead around world exceeds 170,000: Live updates

About a quarter of all deaths are in the US where Trump continues to battle state governors over pandemic response.
Coronavirus dead around world exceeds 170,000: Live updates
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Indonesia's Palu endured a triple disaster, now coronavirus looms

Thousands still without housing or hospitals after 2018 earthquake, tsunami and liquefaction destroyed area.
Indonesia's Palu endured a triple disaster, now coronavirus looms
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Amnesty: Saudi Arabia executed record number of people in 2019

Saudi Arabia, Iraq, South Sudan and Bahrain buck a global decline in death penalty with spike in executions.
Amnesty: Saudi Arabia executed record number of people in 2019
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How are the UK's territories dealing with coronavirus?

Gibraltar and the Falklands don't have much in common, except a connection to Britain, and their coronavirus lockdowns.
How are the UK's territories dealing with coronavirus?
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Pandemic pushes harder Greek refugee policy, but also solidarity

Coronavirus has been a catalyst for European countries offering to take in migrants who have been stuck in Greek camps.
Pandemic pushes harder Greek refugee policy, but also solidarity
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UN calls on global community to fund emergency supply lines

UN appeals to donors to support its Global Humanitarian Response Plan launched in March to fight COVID-19.
UN calls on global community to fund emergency supply lines
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Meghan, Harry cut ties with UK tabloids over 'salacious gossip'

The duke and the duchess of Sussex will no longer engage with The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Express and the Daily Mirror.
Meghan, Harry cut ties with UK tabloids over 'salacious gossip'
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Malaysia: Concerns over labour abuse to meet rubber gloves demand

Why the increase in global demand for medical gloves has led to fears workers are being exploited.
Malaysia: Concerns over labour abuse to meet rubber gloves demand
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Iranian Instagram star contracts coronavirus in prison

Fatemeh Khishvand, better known as Sahar Tabar, is now quarantined in prison after displaying symptoms of the virus.
Iranian Instagram star contracts coronavirus in prison
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As Brexit nears, EU workers fortify UK's coronavirus front lines

Thousands of EU migrants work as doctors, nurses, carers, cleaners and porters as the UK fights gravest threat in years.
As Brexit nears, EU workers fortify UK's coronavirus front lines
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Israelis demonstrate against Netanyahu amid coronavirus pandemic

Under the banner of 'Save the Democracy', thousands of protesters called on PM's rival party not to join in a coalition.
Israelis demonstrate against Netanyahu amid coronavirus pandemic
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Malawi: Workers relieved as court blocks COVID-19 lockdown plan

Workers in Malawi say they are relieved a High Court judge blocked the government's plan for a 21-day lockdown.
Malawi: Workers relieved as court blocks COVID-19 lockdown plan
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India reports biggest one-day coronavirus spike as lockdown eased

Additional 1,553 cases reported over 24 hours, raising the national total past 17,000, while at least 543 have died.
India reports biggest one-day coronavirus spike as lockdown eased
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How to correctly interpret the coronavirus numbers and charts

The coronavirus numbers being reported are not facts - but they're the best we've got. Here's how to make sense of them.
How to correctly interpret the coronavirus numbers and charts
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Doctor's Note: Managing addiction during the coronavirus lockdown

Withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous when trying to beat an addiction – a doctor gives guidance for those in lockdown.
Doctor's Note: Managing addiction during the coronavirus lockdown
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Ramadan 2020: The health benefits of fasting

Some experts say restricting food intake during the day can help prevent health problems and improve mental health.
Ramadan 2020: The health benefits of fasting
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Ramadan 2020: Why is it so important for Muslims?

The Muslim holy month is upon us once again, this year with many Muslim-majority nations under coronavirus lockdown.
Ramadan 2020: Why is it so important for Muslims?
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UNICEF seeks more aid for Middle East children at risk of virus

Children in conflict-ridden parts of Middle East and North Africa are vulnerable to coronavirus, the UN body says.
UNICEF seeks more aid for Middle East children at risk of virus
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When does Ramadan begin in 2020?

With many Muslim-majority nations under coronavirus lockdown, millions around the world are to fast from dawn to dusk.
When does Ramadan begin in 2020?
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In Pictures: Thousands rally in US against coronavirus curbs

Protests staged across the US calling for the lifting of stay-at-home orders imposed by state governors.
In Pictures: Thousands rally in US against coronavirus curbs
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Burkina Faso security forces executed unarmed detainees: HRW

Rights group accuses troops from the West African country of killing 31 detainees from the Fulani ethnic group.
Burkina Faso security forces executed unarmed detainees: HRW
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Refugee women face greater violence risk during crisis: UNHCR

Displaced women could end up confined with their abusers or forced into survival sex after loss of their livelihoods.
Refugee women face greater violence risk during crisis: UNHCR
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Brazil's Bolsonaro joins protest against coronavirus curbs

Brazil's president appears at a protest calling on the army to intervene in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Brazil's Bolsonaro joins protest against coronavirus curbs
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Protests in Washington, Colorado against US coronavirus curbs

About 2,500 people converge on Washington state capitol to protest against stay-at-home orders.
Protests in Washington, Colorado against US coronavirus curbs
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'It all feels a little off': Caution as post-virus China reopens

In Beijing, people struggling to resume 'normal' life amid continuing restrictions and their own fear of coronavirus.
'It all feels a little off': Caution as post-virus China reopens
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How is the coronavirus impacting people with disabilities?

Pandemic brings added worry for some of the world's most vulnerable.
How is the coronavirus impacting people with disabilities?
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Gunman kills 16 in Nova Scotia in Canada's worst mass shooting

Police say the gunman, 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman, appeared at one stage to have been wearing part of a police uniform.
Gunman kills 16 in Nova Scotia in Canada's worst mass shooting
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Coronavirus deaths in US exceed 40,000: Live updates

Signs of slowdown in pandemic in parts of Europe, as some countries begin to tentatively ease lockdowns.
Coronavirus deaths in US exceed 40,000: Live updates
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Growing protests in US call for lifting state lockdowns

President Trump seems to be encouraging the protesters, despite having said previously state governors would decide.
Growing protests in US call for lifting state lockdowns
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Riders Of Destiny: Risking Life as a Child Jockey in Indonesia

Seven-year-old Sila risks life and limb as a child jockey to provide for his family on the island of Sumbawa, Indonesia.
Riders Of Destiny: Risking Life as a Child Jockey in Indonesia
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Cooking in Quarantine: A Ghanaian chef's go-to Garifoto

Made with provisions Ghanaian boarding school pupils typically took with them, a comforting dish for difficult times.
Cooking in Quarantine: A Ghanaian chef's go-to Garifoto
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Dozens of suspected Boko Haram fighters found dead in Chad prison

An autopsy on four of 44 dead revealed traces of a lethal substance that caused heart attacks and severe asphyxiation.
Dozens of suspected Boko Haram fighters found dead in Chad prison
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The historic building challenging Spain's civil war amnesia

Residents of a decrepit, shrapnel-scarred Madrid building photographed by Robert Capa share their stories.
The historic building challenging Spain's civil war amnesia
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Can US stimulus funding help shift to clean energy?

The US is considering massive infrastructure spending to combat the economic devastation of COVID-19.
Can US stimulus funding help shift to clean energy?
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Doctor's Note: Do masks protect us from coronavirus?

A doctor explains why there are conflicting opinions about the use of face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Doctor's Note: Do masks protect us from coronavirus?
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Latin America struggles from growing COVID-19 crisis

Healthcare centres in Latin America's worst-affected countries are being pushed to the limit.
Latin America struggles from growing COVID-19 crisis
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France to boost coronavirus testing capacity

A growing number of private clinics and laboratories in France are offering coronavirus tests.
France to boost coronavirus testing capacity
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UK admits PPE shortage amid coronavirus criticism

Gov't faces mounting criticism for shortage of protective equipment amid a number of deaths of healthcare workers.
UK admits PPE shortage amid coronavirus criticism
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Several killed as Libya's GNA forces approach Haftar stronghold

Government spokesman says GNA-aligned forces overran a camp manned by Haftar's forces, seizing several vehicles.
Several killed as Libya's GNA forces approach Haftar stronghold
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Iraq: Oil price drop fuels economic crisis

Iraq has been hit by political instability that effectively left it without a government.
Iraq: Oil price drop fuels economic crisis
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Mali to hold second-round elections

Mali elections will go ahead despite the kidnapping of an opposition leader.
Mali to hold second-round elections
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Lesotho deploys army to 'restore peace and order'

Police chiefs say Thomas Thabane was trying to intimidate them after they implicated him in the murder of his former wife.
Lesotho deploys army to 'restore peace and order'
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COVID-19 crisis fuels Gaza farmers' economic woes

Gaza appears to have kept coronavirus under control, but it has put an extra strain on the economy which was already struggling because of strict blockade by Israel.
COVID-19 crisis fuels Gaza farmers' economic woes
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Trump: Social distancing norms should be same for Easter, Ramadan

The US president accused of Islamophobia for suggesting Muslims could get special treatment during coronavirus lockdown.
Trump: Social distancing norms should be same for Easter, Ramadan
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Polls open in Mali's runoff elections amid coronavirus threats

Voters in the nation of 19 million set to cast their ballots in the runoff for 147 seats in the National Assembly.
Polls open in Mali's runoff elections amid coronavirus threats
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'Pandemic and chaos': Brazilians protest coronavirus lockdowns

Brazil has the most confirmed coronavirus cases in Latin America - more than 36,500 - and at least 2,347 deaths.
'Pandemic and chaos': Brazilians protest coronavirus lockdowns
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South Korea's new coronavirus cases fall to single digits

South Korea had Asia's largest number of infections outside China earlier this year.
South Korea's new coronavirus cases fall to single digits
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Displaced families in Myanmar's Kachin fear coronavirus threat

Conflict-displaced people in crowded camps in Kachin state worry their efforts to prevent an outbreak may not be enough.
Displaced families in Myanmar's Kachin fear coronavirus threat
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Mexico judge orders release of migrants vulnerable to coronavirus

Judge also rules that Mexican authorities must guarantee healthcare, protection from COVID-19 to all detained migrants.
Mexico judge orders release of migrants vulnerable to coronavirus
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Protests over coronavirus lockdowns in US, Brazil: Live updates

Small protests erupt in cities across Brazil and the US with demonstrators denouncing coronavirus-related curbs.
Protests over coronavirus lockdowns in US, Brazil: Live updates
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Nineteen NYC nursing homes report 20 or more coronavirus deaths

At least 2,477 nursing home patients have been killed by the virus in New York, according to state figures.
Nineteen NYC nursing homes report 20 or more coronavirus deaths
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Brazilian President Bolsonaro defends firing of health minister

At new health minister's inauguration, Bolsonaro doubled down on plan to end restrictions and reopen Brazil's economy.
Brazilian President Bolsonaro defends firing of health minister
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In Mexico, water shortage makes hand-washing difficult

How tens of thousands in Mexico City are dealing with life under quarantine, without access to running water.
In Mexico, water shortage makes hand-washing difficult
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Security Council backs UN chief's call for Yemen ceasefire

Yemen warring parties are urged to commit to a lasting truce amid coronavirus concerns.
Security Council backs UN chief's call for Yemen ceasefire
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