Australian police shoot man dead after stabbings in Pilbara

The man, armed with a knife, is reported to have injured several people in a WA shopping centre.

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Three continents, four lives, one day

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor.

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Coronavirus: Michigan lockdown protesters enter statehouse

Demonstrators rallied at the state's capitol as legislators voted on extending the state of emergency.

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Coronavirus: 'World is too fragile' - UN secretary general

António Guterres tells the BBC he has been "shocked but not surprised" by the coronavirus response.

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Coronavirus: Seven million Afghan children risk hunger - report

The coronavirus outbreak poses a "perfect storm" for the war-ravaged country, warns Save the Children.

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Coronavirus: How can I help?

Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options.

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Coronavirus: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions

The Northern Territory lifts major social restrictions in a test case for the rest of the nation.

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Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen dies aged 79

Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created Afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies aged 79, his manager says.

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Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse

Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery.

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Coronavirus: Eurozone economy shrinks at record rate

Single currency nations see a sharp fall in GDP during the first quarter of the year.

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Hezbollah: Germany bans and raids Islamist group

All activity is to be halted by the Shia group's political wing, and police carry out raids.

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Coronavirus: Yemen reports first deaths amid fears of undetected spread

The two deaths in Aden heighten fears of a devastating outbreak in the war-ravaged country.

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Obituary: Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood’s ‘forever youthful’ heartthrob

The Bollywood actor, who has died aged 67, was one of Indian cinema's most enduring stars.

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Coronavirus: France boosts cycling as lockdown set to ease

The country's minister for ecological transition says the move aims to keep pollution levels low.

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Coronavirus and South Korea: How lives changed to beat the virus

Images from South Korea, which was once a virus hotspot but on Wednesday had zero new local cases.

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Coronavirus: New York funeral home puts corpses in lorries

Police were called on Wednesday after the home in Brooklyn put dozens of bodies in rented trucks.

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South African anti-apartheid veteran Denis Goldberg dies

He stood trial in South Africa alongside Nelson Mandela and was also imprisoned for his activism.

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Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company says forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries have clouded its forecast.

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Rishi Kapoor: Bollywood's romantic hero dies at 67

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died aged 67, two years after being diagnosed with cancer

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US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list.

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Coronavirus: Trump says China wants him to lose re-election

The US president says Beijing faces a "lot" of possible consequence from the US over coronavirus.

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Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident

The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.

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Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.

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Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home

Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home.

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Irrfan Khan: The Bollywood star loved by Hollywood

Irrfan Khan's biographer, Aseem Chhabra, writes about the life of one of Bollywood's biggest stars.

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Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy

Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.

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Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.

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Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.

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Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match

Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.

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Coronavirus: Why so many US nurses are out of work

At a time when many healthcare workers are risking their lives, some face pay cuts and job loss.

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How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

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Australians urged to sign up to tracking app

PM Scott Morrison said wide usage would be the "ticket" to normal life resuming as soon as possible.

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Exotic dancers swap club for food delivery service

Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon has adapted its business to comply with social distancing.

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Coronavirus: Greeks ponder ban on fax machines in state offices

The coronavirus has forced Greece to digitise the state and rapidly move public services online.

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Coronavirus: Europe grapples with lifting limits on travel

France plans to allow greater freedom, while Germany warns against worldwide travel before mid-June.

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Coronavirus: Switzerland says young children can hug grandparents

Revised guidelines say children under 10 do not transmit the virus, but some experts express caution.

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Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules.

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India coronavirus lockdown: Stranded migrants can return home

Millions of people stranded by a lockdown to curb coronavirus can return to their home states.

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Malawi's cash handouts and the row about a coronavirus lockdown

Malawi announces cash handouts for the poorest, after the courts blocked the proposed lockdown.

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'Scapegoating Jews': NYC Mayor de Blasio Under Fire for Twitter Tirade Against Jewish Funeral

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is taking heat for singling out the Jewish community for criticism after hundreds gathered for a rabbi's funeral in Brooklyn.

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US economy sees worst slump in over a decade

The contraction in the world's largest economy is the most severe since the financial crisis of 2008.

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Coronavirus: Outcry as Spanish beach sprayed with bleach

Environmentalists say a misguided attempt to protect residents has damaged a sensitive ecosystem.

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How Irrfan Khan helped Slumdog Millionaire to become an Oscar winner

Danny Boyle credits Irrfan Khan with propelling Slumdog Millionaire to Oscar glory.

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US Economy Shrank at 4.8% Rate Last Quarter as Virus Struck

The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.

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Trump Orders Meat Processing Plants to Stay Open; Job Losses Leave Millions Unable to Buy Food

President Trump says meat processing plants are "critical infrastructure" and under a new executive order they must remain open, but as the government works to keep facilities open and operating safely, millions of Americans can no longer even afford to visit their local grocery stores.

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South Korea fire: Dozens killed in warehouse blaze in Icheon

The fire in the unfinished warehouse in Icheon began after an explosion involving building material.

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Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma

Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown

Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.

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Germany's new Berlin airport set for take off, nine years late

There may be no passengers on the horizon but the long-awaited airport will launch in October.

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Irrfan Khan, one of Indian cinema's finest exports

The star of Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire and dozens of Indian cinema's finest films has died at 53.

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Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation.

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Irrfan Khan: Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi actor dies

The Bollywood star, known for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died aged 53.

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Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like

Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia.

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Trump orders US meatpacking plants to stay open

As the pandemic squeezes US food supply, the president designates the plants critical infrastructure.

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States Set to Re-Open as New Vaccine Prevents Coronavirus in Monkeys

There are new reports that an Oxford Uiversity vaccine is showing promise. This news comes as nations around the world begin the slow process of hitting the reset button.   

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Coronavirus: 'One billion' could become infected worldwide - report

An international aid group warns that vulnerable countries need urgent help to avoid major outbreaks.

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El Salvador gangs: 'No ray of sunlight for inmates'

El Salvador, already criticised by rights groups, cracks down further on imprisoned gang members.

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French police officers suspended for using racist slur in viral video

The two officers in Paris were filmed using an extremely offensive word for North Africans.

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Man dies after Lebanon economic protest turns violent

Demonstrators are angry at the economic crisis which has been made worse by a coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: India cancels order for 'faulty' China rapid test kits

States have complained that the rapid test kits have an accuracy rate of only 5%.

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Who could lead North Korea without Kim?

The enigmatic sister and a spymaster are contenders, as rumours swirl over Kim Jong-un's health.

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Coronavirus: How New Zealand got its coffees and fries back

A strict and early lockdown has meant New Zealanders are back at cafes sooner than other countries.

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Coronavirus: Top NYC doctor takes her own life

The father of 49-year-old Dr Lorna Breen says: "She tried to do her job and it killed her."

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Coronavirus: HSBC profits halved by pandemic fallout

The bank pauses plans to axe 35,000 jobs as profits slump amid the pandemic.

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Record 50.8 million internally displaced, IDMC report says

Those who have fled their homes due to conflict or disaster face the further threat of coronavirus.

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Luckin Coffee: Scandal-hit raided by regulators in China

The company's shares have slumped this month since it revealed $310m in fabricated transactions.

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Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis

'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response.

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Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak

As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet.

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Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services

Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.

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Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked

The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.

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Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September

Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country.

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The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus

Rajesh Jayaseelan found himself homeless and sick in London with Covid-19. His widow tells his story.

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Coronavirus: What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns

What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns.

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Coronavirus: Mexico factory staff question 'essential work'

Concerned about coronavirus, Mexican workers are calling for US-owned factories to be closed.

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Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

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Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.

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Coronavirus and climate: Australia's chance to shift to green energy

Scientists say the economic impact of the virus gives a window for action to cut emissions.

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US reports deaths of civilians in Somali air strike

An operation that killed two al-Shabab militants also killed two civilians and injured three more.

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Major film festivals to unite for YouTube event

We Are One will give online debuts to films that were set to appear at Berlin, Cannes and Toronto.

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Tyson Foods Takes Out Full-Page Ad: ‘The Food Supply Chain Is Breaking’

Executives with the Arkansas-based Tyson Foods took out a full-page advertisement in several major newspapers over the weekend, declaring the country’s food supply chain “is breaking.”

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Gigantic Asteroid Approaching Earth Appears to be Wearing a Face Mask, Will Pass By Planet Wednesday

An image of an asteroid that will pass by the Earth on Wednesday, appears to show it's wearing its own mask.

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Gay men abused in Morocco after photos spread online

The photos spread after a model told women to download gay apps to see how common homosexuality is.

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Coronavirus: Notre-Dame repairs restart amid lockdown

Workers set about making the construction site in Paris compatible with social distance rules.

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Coronavirus tests cause tailbacks at Kenya-Uganda border

Queues stretch 30km at the Kenya-Uganda border after coronavirus tests were imposed for lorry drivers.

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Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation

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As State Economies Begin to Reopen, Is the Worst of the COVID-19 Pandemic Over?

Is the worst of the coronavirus pandemic over for the United States or is a second wave coming? Government and health officials say it all depends on how Americans respond as some state economies start opening up this week.  

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El Salvador: Gangs 'taking advantage of pandemic'

President Nayib Bukele authorises the police and army to use lethal force to contain the violence.

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Coronavirus: Airlines urge chancellor to extend job support scheme

The coronavirus job retention scheme must be extended beyond June, says Airlines UK.

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Coronavirus: Schools start reopening in China's biggest cities

Some older pupils in Beijing and Shanghai are going back to classes as normal life begins to resume.

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Coronavirus: Germans don compulsory masks as lockdown eases

Simple cloth masks are now mandatory on public transport and in shops within most states.

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Coronavirus: New Zealand claims no community cases as lockdown eases

After single-figure new cases for more than a week, NZ says it has ended local transmissions for now.

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Airbus is 'bleeding cash', chief executive warns

In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened.

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The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France

Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France.

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Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission

The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed.

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Why so much US resistance to lockdown?

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.

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Rare glimpse into El Salvador's overcrowded prisons

A rare glimpse into El Salvador's notoriously overcrowded prisons.

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Ken Walibora: How Kenya's 'king' of Swahili writing inspired me

Ken Walibora died on 10 April and left behind a generation of Kenyans who grew up on his books.

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Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.

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Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations?

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A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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Coronavirus: Spain eases lockdown measures to allow children outside

For the first time in six weeks, the country's children have been allowed outside to exercise and play.

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Coronavirus: Chile to introduce controversial 'virus-free' ID

People who recover from Covid-19 will get a certificate despite a World Health Organization warning.

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Pandemic to Make Worse the Epidemics of Porn Addiction & Loneliness

Continued lockdowns mean more isolation, which can pour fuel on two major issues facing society: loneliness and porn addiction.  Christian author Josh McDowell stated that even before the pandemic, “All research showed the number one epidemic globally – in every country of the world – was loneliness.”  It hits colleges especially hard with two-thirds of students feeling  “very lonely.”  Two other conditions hitting hard during these days: depression and anxiety.  All three feed into porn addiction.

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Coronavirus: Italy's PM outlines lockdown easing measures

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says Italy will start relaxing coronavirus restrictions from 4 May.

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More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders

Some Americans can resume going to restaurants, cinemas and nail salons starting this week.

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Dr. Deborah Birx Says US Needs 'Breakthrough' in Testing, Social Distancing Should Remain 'Through the Summer'

White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx said on Sunday that Americans should continue to practice social distancing through the summer and that scientists are still looking for a "breakthrough" in testing.

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'We Need to Keep our Spirits up': NYC Accordionist Brings Hope to Neighbors During Pandemic Through His Music

One New Yorker is using his musical talents to entertain neighbors during the pandemic - all from the brownstone stoop of his apartment.

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Coronavirus: Spain records lowest daily death toll as lockdown eases

The health ministry says 288 people have died of the virus, the lowest number since 20 March.

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Trump faces scrutiny over West Point address plans

The president is scheduled to give the commencement address at the US military academy in June.

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Coronavirus: Auschwitz survivor Henri Kichka dies of Covid-19

One of Belgium's last Holocaust survivors, Henri Kichka, succumbs to Covid-19.

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Rohingya crisis: Hundreds of refugees stranded in boats at sea

The Malaysian government has turned away Rohingya refugees, over fears about coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: French police seize 140,000 black market masks

Officers caught a businessman unloading the masks from a lorry into a house in St Denis near Paris.

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Coronavirus: 17 police officers die of Covid-19 in Peru

A new interior minister has vowed to spend more money to buy protective equipment after 17 deaths.

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PRAISE! Hymn Writers Keith and Kristyn Getty See Millions Tune in for Lockdown Worship

Unable to fill arenas with praise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, famed hymn writers Kristyn and Keith Getty have turned to lead God’s people in worship through the wonders of modern Livestream technology, and it has proved a roaring success.

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Per Olov Enquist: Swedish author dies at the age of 85

He penned more than 20 novels, plays and essays which won a number of awards at home and abroad.

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Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online

Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

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Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south

The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move.

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Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.

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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.

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Coronavirus: India's circuses struggle to survive the lockdown

Already a dying art form, the pandemic could bring the curtain down on circuses forever.

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Coronavirus: The different approaches to lockdowns in Africa

Countries have taken different routes in imposing restrictions - which ones are working against the virus?

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Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up

The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family.

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Nepal earthquake: Surviving a deadly Everest avalanche

Footage shows the terrifying moment climbers were engulfed by snow in 2015.

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'My God Is the Ultimate Healer': Georgia Pastor 'So Close to Death' Survives Coronavirus, Credits Faith

A pastor from the Atlanta, Georgia area has survived a lengthy bout with coronavirus and credits his faith in God for the recovery.

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Safety Plans in Place, These States Face Accusations of Reopening Too Soon After COVID-19

On Friday, the US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic exceeded 50,000. Some people say a lack of widespread testing and differences in reporting standards could be covering the extent of the virus's spread.

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Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000

The sombre milestone is reached with 2.8 million infections, Johns Hopkins University figures say.

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Coronavirus: Berlin march against lockdown measures

About 200 protesters gathered in Germany's capital to protest against coronavirus measures.

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Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday

Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff".

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Coronavirus: Belarus orphanage seeks help amid 'critical' outbreak

A Belarus orphanage says it has at least 23 cases, and that some of the children are "extremely ill".

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Hong Kong protests: Jailed man gets judge's sympathy for stabbing

The judge who jailed the man for the attack at an anti-government protest said he was a victim.

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Coronavirus: NY man in lockdown shares his often hilarious lockdown life moments

The funny moments of a New York man isolated in his small apartment.

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Coronavirus: Immunity passports ‘could increase virus spread’

No evidence people who develop antibodies after recovering are protected against a second infection.

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Lam Wing-kee: HK bookseller who defied China opens shop in Taiwan

Lam Wing-kee was detained in China after selling material critical of the political elite there.

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Coronavirus: Georgia Church Turns Youth Ministry Building Into Emergency Isolation Shelter

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, one south Georgia church is partnering with its local emergency management to offer emergency shelter accommodation.

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Coronavirus: India allows small shops to reopen

Only half of staff are allowed to work and must take precautions such as wearing face masks.

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Sergio Moro: Brazil prosecutor requests Bolsonaro 'meddling' probe

It comes after former justice minister Sergio Moro accused the president of political interference.

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Coronavirus: Some states begin to reopen as US death toll passes 50,000

Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska lift some restrictions despite warnings that it may be too soon.

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Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'

Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror.

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Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in

The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests.

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Coronavirus: Doctors dismantle Trump's treatment comments

They warned that heeding his comments on using disinfectants or UV light could have fatal consequences.

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Coronavirus: Belgium unveils plans to lift lockdown

Schools will be allowed to reopen from 11 May, but with no more than 10 pupils per class

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Tree kangaroos: How a joey in Australia is helping save his wild cousins.

How a joey in an Australian zoo is helping his wild cousins in Papua New Guinea.

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Coronavirus: China rejects call for probe into origins of disease

Beijing's deputy ambassador to the UK tells the BBC the demands are politically motivated.

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New Barna Survey: More Americans Believe in Satan Than Believe in God

We've heard how people are searching for answers and turning to faith during the pandemic, but a new study reveals shocking information about what exactly Americans believe.

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Saudi Arabia to abolish flogging - supreme court

A document from the supreme court says the punishment will be replaced by imprisonment or fines.

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Multiple Bishops and Pastors within Church of God in Christ Have Died from COVID-19

The Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the largest African American Pentecostal denomination in the US, has lost at least a dozen bishops and other clergy from its leadership team after they died from the coronavirus, according to media reports.

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As US Death Toll Passes 50,000 and Job Losses Soar, New Economic Aid on the Way

A new coronavirus relief package passed Congress Thursday night, providing nearly $500 billion in new funding for struggling American businesses. The virus that's now taken more than 50,000 lives has also cost one in six people their jobs.

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Regent University Freezes Tuition for 2020 - 2021 School Year

With business shutdowns and jobs scarce, the COVID 19 pandemic continues to hit many people in the pocketbook really hard.  And for college students trying to get an education, it can be particularly challenging.  To help them out during this unusual time, Regent University announced Friday that it's freezing tuition for all of its classes both online and on-campus for the 2020 - 2021 school year.

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US Army Brigade Removes COVID-19 Prayer Videos From Facebook After Complaints

U.S. Army chaplains produced encouraging videos and posted them to their brigade’s Facebook page, but they were removed just hours later after one group complained, arguing the posts violated religious freedom.

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Nova Scotia gunman's first victim was girlfriend, who survived

Gabriel Wortman is believed to have killed 22 people over the span of 12 hours across Nova Scotia.

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DR Congo's Virunga National Park hit by 'deadliest' attack

At least 12 rangers died in an ambush by suspected Rwandan rebels, the deadliest attack in recent years.

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Coronavirus: Doctor rejects Trump's 'heat and light' idea at White House

Dr Birx was unconvinced by his idea for coronavirus patients' bodies to be irradiated by UV light.

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Coronavirus: US death toll passes 50,000

A grim milestone is passed by the world's deadliest outbreak, although US mortality rate is comparatively low.

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Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash

Sergio Moro, famous for fighting corruption, opposed the dismissal of Brazil's police chief.

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Coronavirus: France bans online sales of nicotine products

A suggestion that nicotine might help against coronavirus sparks a run on such products.

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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has face mask issues

Cyril Ramaphosa struggles to put on a face mask after urging people use them on public transport.

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Saudi Arabia: Prominent human rights activist 'dies in jail'

Campaigners say Abdullah al-Hamid was not given sufficient medical care following a stroke.

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Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm issues warning after Trump comments

The makers of Lysol and Dettol warn against Donald Trump's suggestion of ingesting disinfectant.

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Genocide trial: IS suspect in court in Germany

A 37-year-old man is accused of murdering a five-year-old girl in Iraq in 2015.

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Coronavirus: South Africa allows cigarette sales as lockdown restrictions eased

Alcohol sales remain banned but people can soon exercise outside and some businesses reopen.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Asian cooks make bamboo shoots top trend

Dishes with bamboo shoots are currently the top recipe search worldwide, ahead of banana bread.

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Stay-At-Home protesters: 'We want our lives back'

Across the United States, some people insist the lockdowns should be lifted and states reopened.

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Coronavirus: Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment

Doctors call the president's latest remarks about coronavirus treatment "dangerous" and "ridiculous".

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Tom Hanks writes to boy called Corona who said he was bullied

The Australian boy sent a letter to the Hollywood star when he heard Hanks had caught the virus.

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Rolling Stones release their first new song in eight years, Living In A Ghost Town

Living In A Ghost Town was started before the coronavirus pandemic and completed in lockdown.

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Severe storms and tornadoes kills six in Texas and Oklahoma

Storm cells across the region triggered tornadoes, hail and flooding.

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India rape: Six-year-old victim's eyes damaged in attack

Police in Madhya Pradesh say the child was grabbed near her home and subjected to a horrific attack.

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Bundesliga 'ready to return on 9 May', says German Football League

The Bundesliga is hoping to return to action behind closed doors next month, but what challenges does it face to make it reality?

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Dr. Nicole Saphier: 'We Don't Need Socialized Medicine – We Need to Take Better Care of Ourselves'

Radiologist and Director of Breast Imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, Dr. Nicole Saphier, talks about her new book, Make America Healthy Again: How Bad Behavior and Big Government Caused a Trillion-Dollar Crisis.

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Say Goodbye to America's Oil Independence - The Saudis Are Trying to Kill It

There's so little demand for oil, America has almost run out of places to store it. But the bad news doesn't stop there. A fleet of Saudi tankers is on its way to the US with even more oil that some say the US doesn't need.

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Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 26.4 million

Data shows a further 4.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the past week.

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Book recommendations from today's top selling authors

Five authors, including Margaret Atwood and Adam Kay, tell BBC arts editor Will Gompertz what their go-to books are for lockdown.

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Li Zehua: Journalist who 'disappeared' after Wuhan chase reappears

Li Zehua was chased and detained in the virus epicentre, before being sent to "quarantine".

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Merkel warns coronavirus crisis 'still just the beginning'

The German leader calls for a big EU budget expansion to tackle the crisis.

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Syria civil war: Germany holds unprecedented state torture trial

Anwar R and Eyad A are accused of committing crimes against humanity for Syria's regime.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson nurse 'Jenny from New Zealand' on treating PM

New Zealand nurse Jenny McGee speaks about treating UK PM Boris Johnson for coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets

It's thought the Covid-19 outbreak may have begun in a Chinese market that sold wildlife alongside food.

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'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

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Wildfires rip through Poland's biggest national park

Hundreds of firefighters are battling fires ravaging the Biebrza National Park, Poland's largest.

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Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries.

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Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.

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Coronavirus: Stories of unemployment, fear and hope in the US

The unemployment figures are staggering - but there's a human story behind each of the numbers too.

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The Saudi tribe and the tech city

Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe.

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Mothers of murdered sons fight for justice in Colombia

Beatriz Méndez's teenage son was killed in Colombia in 2004, and now she is looking for answers.

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Coronavirus: Ischgl resort at heart of Europe’s outbreak reopens

Ischgl, known as the "Ibiza of the Alps", is blamed for hundreds of cases among skiers across Europe.

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Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways.

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Coronavirus: Why some Nigerians are gloating about Covid-19

Many rich Nigerians, including the political classes, used to go abroad for medical treatment - but no longer.

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Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension

The president has justified pausing applications for permanent residence to protect American jobs.

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Coronavirus: The church threatened with Kalashnikovs over Covid-19 outbreak

A French pastor tells the BBC about threats his church faced after being blamed for spreading coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Ukrainian town sealed off after monastery outbreak

Pochayiv has been put under quarantine by police after dozens of people became infected with coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Mexican wrestlers sew Lucha Libre face masks

Used to making costumes for matches, Lucha Libre wrestlers are now sewing face masks.

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Coronavirus: Five of the countries most at risk from famine in 2020

As the World Food Programme warns of the worst crisis since WWII, which countries are most vulnerable?

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Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown

Security forces are struggling to enforce the lockdown intended to stop the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Germany's states make face masks compulsory

Bremen is the last of Germany's 16 states to require using face masks on public transport.

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Shell-Shocked Southern US at Risk for More Tumultuous Weather

There seems to be no letup for people in the storm-battered southern United States as the atmosphere will continue to trigger rounds of severe weather, including tornadoes, in the South in both the short term and the long term.

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No Pomp and Circumstance: Many in Class of 2020 Will Mark Graduation Without Proms, Ceremonies Due to Pandemic

More than three million high school seniors will graduate this year but, thanks to COVID-19, they will likely miss the pomp and circumstance they were expecting. Many school systems have closed for the remainder of the year, meaning no proms or graduation ceremonies.

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Australia lorry crash: Four police officers killed in Melbourne

Officers had pulled over a car for speeding in Melbourne when a lorry hit them, killing four.

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No Pomp and Circumstance: Many in Class of 2020 Will Mark Graduation Without Proms, Ceremonies Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

More than three million high school seniors will graduate this year but, thanks to COVID-19, they will likely miss the pomp and circumstance they were expecting. Many school systems have closed for the remainder of the year, meaning no proms or graduation ceremonies.

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Coronavirus: First US deaths weeks earlier than thought

Two newly identified cases in California are now believed to be the earliest virus deaths in the US.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards ‘successfully launch military satellite’

If the launch is confirmed, it seems likely to add to the tensions between Iran and the US.

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Coronavirus: Spanish PM Sánchez sees 'slow and gradual' end to lockdown

PM Pedro Sánchez says they will start slowly winding down the lockdown in the second half of May.

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Kenya hunts those filmed fleeing coronavirus quarantine centre

Those in mandatory confinement have been complaining about prison-like conditions and the expense.

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Coronavirus: Grandmas' top tips to get through lockdown

We've asked Grannies from around the world for their advice on staying positive.

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Mozambique villagers 'massacred' by Islamists

The police say dozens were killed after youths refused to join the militant group.

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Coronavirus: Romania hands out steep lockdown fines

Romania issues 200,000 fines which are said to equal the country's corporate tax take for February.

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Man shoots dead wife and eight others in Lebanese town

The victims of the country's worst mass shooting in years reportedly include at least five Syrians.

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Coronavirus: US health official warns of dangerous second wave

The top US health official warns a fresh outbreak could coincide with the flu season.

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US bodycam footage shows man shooting at police

A man suspected of attempted murder was pulled over in a car park when he started firing at officers.

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Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio.

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Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid

The US president said he was unhappy that the ultra-wealthy college had received stimulus money.

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Coronavirus: Latin American crime gangs adapt to pandemic

Crime gangs in Latin America are making changes to the way they operate, but are they gaining strength?

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'There Is Power in Prayer': Woman That Survived 9/11 Overcomes 2 COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Imagine surviving the horrifying 9/11 terrorist attack of 2001 in New York City, then facing a severe attack of COVID-19.  That's what's happened to a couple we introduced to you last year. 

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DForce hacker returns $25m in 'stolen' crypto-currencies

The money was returned to the DForce crypto-currency platform after an alleged hack.

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These States Are Beginning to Open for Business and Protestors Are Demanding Freedom: 'We're Free People!'

Plans are now in place in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Texas to gradually open their state's economies after indications the coronavirus outbreak is slowing.

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Pescara football club adopts Italian boy's shirt design

A six-year-old wins a competition to design Pescara football club's shirt for next season.

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Coronavirus: WHO worker killed in Myanmar collecting samples

The 28-year-old was caught up in gunfire in Myanmar's conflict-riven Rakhine State, the UN says.

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Photographer Peter Beard: Tributes paid to 'visionary artist'

Mick Jagger and Nick Rhodes are among those to praise Peter Beard, who has died at the age of 82.

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Coronavirus: Italy PM Conte says lockdown exit plan coming

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urges "maximum caution" as other European nations ease lockdowns.

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Planned from scratch: Brasilia at 60 in pictures

The purpose-built Brazilian city celebrates 60 years since it became the country's capital.

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Oil price still below zero as turmoil persists

Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out.

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India coronavirus lockdown: Broke tourists rescued from cave

The six tourists moved into a cave after running out of money when India went into lockdown.

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The detention centre for teenage Taliban members

The Afghan detention centre houses some 300 boys under 18, of whom half are alleged to be militants.

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Sri Lanka marks Easter Sunday attack anniversary

More than 250 people were killed by a group of suicide bombers on Easter Sunday last year.

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Kim Jong-un illness rumours denied amid intense speculation

South Korea says reports that Kim Jong-un is gravely ill are not true, after intense speculation.

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Coronavirus: Children with autism allowed to play in Italian park

Italy has closed its parks during lockdown, but one is opening for children with autism.

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Coronavirus further threatening media freedom, says Reporters Without Borders

Countries which censored their Covid-19 outbreaks, like Iran, fall in the World Press Freedom Index.

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Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, says Trump

The US president says he will sign an executive order to suspend all immigration because of coronavirus.

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Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders

Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment.

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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration

Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month amid virus travel bans.

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Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests

One governor says it would be "incredibly appreciated" if the White House helped rein in protesters.

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Saudi Arabia executed record number of people in 2019 - Amnesty

Global executions hit a 10-year low, but Saudi Arabia bucked the trend, Amnesty International says.

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Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?

Hygiene has never seemed more important. Here's how a woman who cleans wards in Chicago is being affected.

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Coronavirus dreams: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?

Some people are reporting more intense dreams while in lockdown due to coronavirus.

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A Basement Jam Session as an Evangelistic Tool for Christ? One Pastor is Doing It to Reach the Unchurched

One megachurch pastor is heading to his basement to throw a music bash to spread the gospel. He calls his radical party approach -- complete with a secular DJ and dancing -- the next level of evangelism to reach the lost.

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'Thank You, Jesus!': Woman Gives Birth During Car Crash, Police Officers Find Baby Under Car Seat

An exciting trip to the hospital quickly turned into chaos after a Georgia woman gave birth during a car crash, then couldn't find her baby. 

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Thomas Thabane: Scandal-hit Lesotho PM to get 'dignified' exit

Thomas Thabane has been accused of being involved in the murder of his estranged wife.

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VA Gov. Northam Signs Far-Left Measures into Law, and President Trump Reacts

President Trump sent a message to several states where he believes governors have imposed too much control during the COVID-19 crisis. And he had a special warning for the people of Virginia. 

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Coronavirus: Reporter challenges Trump over Cuomo praise clip

The US president played a carefully chosen clip of an outspoken critic at his White House briefing.

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Israel's Netanyahu and Gantz sign unity government deal

The agreement, which ends a year of political paralysis, will see the pair rotating the premiership.

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Besides Our Health, Is Religious Liberty and Free Speech Also at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic?

The threat to Americans' religious freedom and free speech are among several guaranteed rights that have been the subject of much debate due to the COVID-19 pandemic amid the resulting stay-at-home orders issued by several states. 

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Coronavirus: Rush for haircuts in Denmark as lockdown eases

Hairdressers and a range of other small businesses have reopened in Denmark.

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'Alien comet' visitor has weird composition

The first known comet to visit us from another star system has an unusual make-up.

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Dozens of MS Prayer Warriors 'Release the Lord's Word' Over Hospital Staff and Patients

Dozens of prayer warriors gathered in their cars and trucks at a Mississippi hospital to pray for the patients and healthcare workers who continue to battle COVID-19.

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Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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As Small Businesses Teeter on Brink of Collapse, Here's When US Economy Could Be Up and Running Again

"Steady progress" – That's the president's assessment of where America stands in the battle against "the beast" known as COVID-19.Now Congress and the Trump administration are nearing a deal to provide more coronavirus relief to small businesses, hospitals and others. It comes as some states prepare to open up and as more people blame China for their plight.     

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Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro joins anti-lockdown protests

Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly said that the risk posed by coronavirus has been exaggerated.

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Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic will fold without aid, warns Branson

Sir Richard Branson says he is not asking for a handout, but a commercial loan to save the airline.

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Coronavirus: Germany relaxes shop closures

Some German school pupils are also back in class, but social distancing remains in force.

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Richard Wadani: Austrian Nazi deserter dies aged 97

Richard Wadani was drafted to fight for Nazi Germany in 1939, but deserted and switched sides.

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Palghar lynching: India police arrest more than 100 suspects

Three men have been beaten to death in Palghar district despite a strict lockdown across the country.

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Coronavirus lockdown: NZ to ease restrictions after 'stopping explosion'

The country, which has relatively few cases, has been praised for its quick and strict response.

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Coronavirus: Three Sydney beaches re-open for exercise

Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly beaches allow exercise after three weeks of being shut to the public.

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Coronavirus in Latin America: How bad is it?

BBC reporters in Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia and Nicaragua explain how the pandemic is affecting the region.

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Coronavirus journey: The 'last cruise ship on Earth' finally comes home

From political storms to presidential pleas, it has been quite a journey for the MSC Magnifica.

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US oil prices drop to 21-year low as demand dries up

Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out.

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Australia coronavirus lockdown: Kangaroo hops through empty Adelaide streets

South Australia Police have spotted a kangaroo on the empty city streets during coronavirus lockdown.

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Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns.

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Coronavirus: The fear of being sentenced to a Kenyan quarantine centre

Kenyans worry about being put into coronavirus quarantine where conditions are said to be like prison.

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Fruit labourers: 'If you don't want to work like a slave, you're out'

The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation by labourers working in the Spanish fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria.

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Gold mining in Ghana: Going underground with a child miner

Thousands of illegal gold mines tempt children into potentially lucrative but very dangerous work.

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Coronavirus: Amazon extends closure of French warehouses

Amazon shuts its warehouses until Wednesday amid a row over sanitary conditions for workers.

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Coronavirus: US faced with protests amid pressure to reopen

Residents demand relaxation of infection prevention measures despite signs it is too soon to reopen.

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Babylon Bee CEO Offers $100K in Relief to Those Impacted by COVID-19

On a regular day, The Babylon Bee provides all the laughs. Now they’re offering some financial help to those in need, too.

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Iran warns US Navy over Gulf incident

The US Navy accused Iranian vessels of "dangerous and provocative actions" in the Gulf on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus: 'Staff infected' in Afghan presidential palace

Up to 40 members of President Ashraf Ghani's staff have tested positive for the virus, reports say.

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Multiple Seasons Collide in Northeast, Bringing Snow, Thunderstorms and Wind

A quick-moving storm will bring with it a multitude of weather and fluctuating temperatures this week, leaving residents of the region wondering what season it is.

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Canada shooting: Nova Scotia gunman 'dressed as policeman' arrested

Police in Nova Scotia advised residents to stay indoors after an attacker shot several people.

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How the Coronavirus Might Change the Local Church, Forever

Forever is a strong word. But the truth is, nothing really stays the same. Everything is always changing, growing, declining, moving, and shifting, forever.

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'Put Your Faith in God': Pastor Jack Graham Interviews TX Gov. Greg Abbott About Having Faith and Forging Ahead of COVID-19

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging everyone to put their faith in God as the world continues to struggle with the challenges of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said New Yorkers will be allowed to apply for licences and marry online.

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Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and the Rolling Stones Together At Home

Over 100 stars take part in an online concert, Together At Home, celebrating the world's key workers.

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Coronavirus: US protests against and for lockdown restrictions

Restrictions brought in to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 prompt demonstrations.

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Together At Home concert: 9 things we spotted

From the most heartfelt performances to the messiest bedrooms, these are the moments that stood out.

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Coronavirus: Japan doctors warn of health system 'break down' as cases surge

It comes as coronavirus cases in the country surge, leaving its doctors and hospitals stretched.

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Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back.

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Coronavirus: Madrid’s medical heroes in the fight of their lives

Medics at one of the capital's busiest hospitals tell of services on the brink and becoming infected.

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Coronavirus: Advice columnists give tips on dating, work and parents

"Don't flirt with the cute girl at the checkout line" - and other advice for Covid-19 times.

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Hudeidi: The Somali 'king of oud' who was felled by coronavirus

Somali musician Ahmed Ismail Hussein Hudeidi died in London from coronavirus at the age of 91.

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We are not prepared at all': Haiti, already impoverished, confronts a pandemic

Haiti has barely 60 ventilators for 11 million people, and a limited number of doctors who can operate them.

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Coronavirus: The view from my window

Jemima Yong's pictures record the comings and goings on a patch of land outside her London home.

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Coronavirus: Spanish PM promises to ease confinement of children

From 27 April children will be able to get some fresh air for the first time since the lockdown began.

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Trump: Some states 'to begin a safe, gradual and phased opening'

US President Donald Trump says a number of states have announced "concrete steps" to reopening.

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COMMENTARY: Be of Good Cheer

Some folks are really scared right now. Deadly, fast-spreading viruses like COVID-19 have that effect. Fear is understandable.

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Pastor Jack Graham to Interview TX Gov. Greg Abbott About Having Faith During the Fight Against COVID-19

Pastor Jack Graham with Prestonwood Baptist Church in Texas will interview Gov. Greg Abbott during the church's weekend services.

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MLB, Garth Brooks & Partners Provide Over 4 Million Meals to Fight Childhood Hunger During COVID-19

The coronavirus is keeping major league baseball players off the field with a delayed start to the season... but they're staying busy.

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Former Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill Dies at Age 84

Paul O’Neill, a former Treasury secretary who broke with George W. Bush over tax policy and then produced a book critical of the administration, died Saturday. He was 84.

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Coronavirus: Lang Lang on taking part in all-star concert

The pianist joins over 100 artists performing live from home to support front-line workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Orthodox Easter weekend marked under lockdown

The traditional Holy Fire ceremony goes ahead in Jerusalem as most worshippers are told to stay at home.

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Thomas Thabane: Lesotho's PM sends army into streets

Thomas Thabane, accused of killing his wife in 2017, says he is deploying soldiers to restore order.

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Trump Meets Michigan Democrat Who Says Hydroxychloroquine Saved Her Life

President Donald Trump met Tuesday with a Michigan Democrat who was treated for coronavirus with hydroxychloroquine, and before the press event was over, he offered her a visit with the White House physician.

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Hong Kong: High-profile democracy activists arrested

A media tycoon and a number of lawmakers are among those arrested over last year's mass protests.

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New mum meets baby after emergency birth in coma

Yanira Soriano, 36, has been reunited with her newborn son after recovering from Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Star-studded One World: Together At Home concert to be aired

More than 100 artists will be performing live from their homes in support of frontline workers.

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Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars

A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive.

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Coronavirus: Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe?

Some of Europe's leaders stand accused of taking advantage of a health crisis.

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Extreme piercing: A festival of self-inflicted pain

Since time immemorial, a village in West Bengal has paid tribute to Shiva by self-inflicting pain. This year coronavirus put a stop to it.

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Ethiopia and Eritrea: A wedding, birth and baptism at the border

The recent peace between once bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed lives there.

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Week in pictures

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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BBC correspondents and contributors read poetry from the personal to the universal

Listen to some BBC correspondents and guests sharing the poems that have helped them through difficult moments.

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Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Latin America's biggest graveyard

It's in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and because of coronavirus, workers are digging more graves than usual.

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Eurovision venue turned into Covid-19 hospital

An arena in the Netherlands poised to host the Eurovision song contest in May is now an emergency hospital.

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Israel 'heading towards record fourth election'

No-one has yet managed to form a government in more than a year.

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Saudi Arabia executes dance troupe attacker

November's attack on performers took place as the country eased restrictions on public entertainment.

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Coronavirus: China outbreak city Wuhan raises death toll by 50%

The revision of Wuhan's toll comes amid growing scepticism over the transparency of China's response.

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Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns

There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far.

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Coronavirus: Ecuador sees massive surge in deaths in April

Guayas province, home to the city of Guayaquil, sees nearly 6,000 extra deaths in two-week period.

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Coronavirus: Denmark to reopen hairdressers as it loosens lockdown

Denmark moved fast to contain the outbreak and is now allowing small businesses to resume trade.

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Climate change: US megadrought 'already under way'

A drought as bad as any in recorded history may be under way in the US.

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India coronavirus: The underpaid and unprotected women leading the Covid-19 war

India's community health workers say they have to do dangerous work without any benefits.

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Coronavirus: Space crew return to very different Earth

No strangers to isolation, the trio left for the space station months before Covid-19 emerged.

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Coronavirus: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak

Infections spread like wildfire through a pork factory in South Dakota. Here's how it happened.

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China's virus-hit economy grows at slowest rate in decades

The world's second biggest economy contracted 6.8% in the first quarter as the impact of the virus hit.

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White House defends Ivanka Trump's personal travel amid lockdown

The president's eldest daughter travelled to New Jersey, a virus hotspot, with her family last week.

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Saudi princess 'appeals to king for release from detention'

Tweets apparently from Basma bint Saud say she is "being arbitrarily held" and has deteriorating health.

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Doctors and coronavirus: ‘How can we not be afraid?’

Health workers are paying a heavy cost in the coronavirus pandemic - here are some of their stories.

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Africans in China: We face coronavirus discrimination

The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested.

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The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies.

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Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.

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Coronavirus: Trump unveils plan to re-open states in phases

Guidelines for "Opening up America Again" outline three stages for US states to ease their lockdowns.

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Quiz of the week: What did 'Captain Tom' set out to do?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 April 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

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Trump Gives Governors 3-Phase Plan to Reopen Economy

President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.

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Coronavirus: 'Undocumented explosion' spreads around Brazil

With more graves being dug and little testing, Brazil's coronavirus crisis may be worse than figures show.

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Coronavirus: Chilean writer Luis Sepúlveda dies aged 70

The socialist writer was imprisoned by the military regime in Chile and lived in exile for many years.

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Indian Premier League: 2020 tournament suspended until further notice

The 2020 Indian Premier League is suspended "until further notice", the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces.

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President Trump Pushes to Reopen the Failing Economy as Pandemic Peaks, Protests Rise

Although the COVID-19 death toll in the US has now topped 30,000, President Trump is touting new data that he says shows the country is past the peak of the pandemic. And he says those numbers mean it's time to introduce plans to begin to reopen the economy.

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Coronavirus: Free our children from lockdown, says Barcelona mayor

In Spain, children are not allowed to leave home for any reason under strict coronavirus rules.

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Tabhlighi Jamat: India arrests religious leader over Covid-19 outbreak

The head of the Tablighi Jamaat was arrested after a gathering spawned Covid-19 clusters across India.

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Coronavirus: 668 infected on French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle

The flagship Charles de Gaulle is in quarantine in Toulon, with a third of its 2,000 crew infected.

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New Zealand comic 'deeply sorry' for botched Jacinda Ardern cake

Laura Daniel says it is not wise to “bake your heroes”, as her cake calamity is ridiculed online.

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US Navy accuses Iranian vessels of harassing warships in Gulf

Iranian vessels carried out "dangerous and provocative actions", the US Navy says.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections

The Japanese city, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases.

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Coronavirus in Africa: 'No time for half measures in helping the economy'

Many African economies had been growing strongly before the coronavirus hit - no longer.

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Biggest cosmic mystery 'step closer' to solution

New experimental findings could help us solve one of the biggest mysteries about the Universe.

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Starving Rohingya refugees rescued off Bangladesh after two months at sea

The Rohingya Muslims are believed to have been drifting at sea for two months.

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Coronavirus: Fears of spike in poaching as pandemic poverty strikes

Conservation groups say poaching is on the rise as tourism income dries up at wildlife reserves.

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North Korean defector becomes first to win South Korea parliamentary seat

Thae Yong-ho, the highest ranking official to ever defect from North Korea, made history with his win.

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South Korea election: Ruling party wins amid coronavirus outbreak

President Moon Jae-in's party won a decisive victory in an election held under tight virus controls.

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Coronavirus: Michigan protesters defy stay-at-home order

Workers blocked roads demanding the state reopen after the governor extended stay-at-home restrictions.

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Coronavirus: How California kept ahead of the curve

The Golden State has only had a fraction of the coronavirus deaths experts expected - why?

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Bangladesh overfishing: Almost all species pushed to brink

Overfishing by industrial trawlers in Bangladesh has pushed almost every species to the brink.

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Coronavirus: French care home fights to keep Covid-19 at bay

How a home in Burgundy seeks to protect more than 100 vulnerable residents and staff from Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Is President Trump right to criticise the WHO?

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump claims.

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Coronavirus: Trump says peak is passed and US to reopen soon

"We'll be the comeback kids," the president says, predicting some states will reopen this month.

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Coronavirus: Rwandan radio stars spread hygiene message

Young people from Rwanda are producing radio plays to educate people about the importance of hand-washing.

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Belsen 1945: Remembering the medical students who saved lives

Two weeks after liberation, 95 London medical students arrived at Belsen to help care for survivors.

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Coronavirus: G20 delays poor nations' debt payments

The aim is to help them deal with the pandemic, but campaigners say more assistance is needed.

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Coronavirus: Second Brazilian governor tests positive

The governors of Rio and Pará have both been critical of calls to relax coronavirus restrictions.

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SC Sen. Tim Scott's Optimistic Message in the Midst of COVID-19: 'I'm Excited About the Future'

US Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is no stranger to adversity. Throughout his life, he's always found a way to turn an obstacle into an opportunity. He writes about that in a new book, Opportunity Knocks. On Wednesday's 700 Club, Sen. Scott talked with host Pat Robertson about the challenge we're all facing today with the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Climate change: Blue skies pushed Greenland 'into the red'

Cloud-free skies played a key role in one of the worst years for Greenland's ice sheet.

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Coronavirus: Trump's WHO de-funding 'as dangerous as it sounds'

Bill Gates, a major donor to the global health agency, is among critics of Donald Trump's funding cut.

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Coronavirus: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos adds $24bn to fortune

The online retail giant has benefited from surging internet shopping during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Lagos unrest: The mystery of Nigeria's fake gangster attacks

Residents of two Nigerian states, where there is a lockdown, panicked after fake reports of mass attacks.

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Tour de France to go ahead at end of August after coronavirus delay

The postponed 2020 Tour de France will now start on 29 August, following the French government's extension of a ban on mass gatherings.

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Deadly Mismanagement: Trump Halts Funding for WHO, Investigates Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic

The Trump administration is investigating the World Health Organization for what the president considers deadly mismanagement. Trump says the WHO failed its basic duty to adequately investigate early information from China, and he says there will now be an immediate hold on all US funding.

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Coronavirus: Trump’s name to appear on US relief cheques

Critics are accusing the president of using the aid for struggling families to boost his reputation.

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Mumbai: Frantic migrants throng Bandra station as India extends lockdown

Thousands of migrants looking to go home gathered at the Bandra station on Tuesday night.

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Coronavirus: Denmark lets young children return to school

Children up to the age of 11 go back to class over a month after their schools were shut down.

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Coronavirus lockdown: India to ease farming restrictions, travel still banned

New lockdown rules to ease the supply chain and help the economy will come into effect post 20 April.

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US airlines to receive $25bn rescue package

Aid was expected but the companies had baulked at some of the terms.

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Accenture: ‘Every business will be a health business’

Consulting giant Accenture says firms will need to invest in new health measures after the virus.

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Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.

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Notre Dame fire: Fragile old lady of Paris waits for rescue

A year after fire devastated Notre Dame, construction has stopped and the cathedral is quiet.

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Coronavirus: Are the bodies of victims undermining Iran's official figures?

Could the number of coronavirus victims be worse than Iran makes out?

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India coronavirus: Why are these migrants running away from quarantine?

Migrants sent to coronavirus quarantine have either left their villages or are slipping in and out.

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Cyclone Harold and coronavirus: Pacific Islands face battle on two fronts

Aid agencies warn social distancing is impossible in the wake of natural disaster like Cyclone Harold.

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Coronavirus: Why lockdowns may not be the answer in Africa

Communities in Africa must be consulted about lockdowns, argue Alex de Waal and Paul Richards.

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The woman who discovered the first coronavirus

June Almeida was a pioneer of virus imaging who was largely forgotten until the current outbreak.

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Justice Department Takes Church’s Side in 1st Amendment Suit

The Justice Department took the rare step on Tuesday of weighing in on the side of a Mississippi Christian church where local officials had tried to stop Holy Week services broadcast to congregants sitting in their cars in the parking lot.

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'An Unbelievable Gentleman': New York Community Celebrates WWII Veteran's 101st Birthday With Car Parade

One community in New York came together to make sure a World War II veteran's 101st birthday was a happy occasion even during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Transgender Activist Refuses to Give Up Quest to Destroy Christian Baker Jack Phillips

Christian baker Jack Phillips endured years of legal battles and finally won his First Amendment case against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission in the US Supreme Court back in 2018. One would have thought after all that his legal troubles were over.

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Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president in video

Former US President Barack Obama says his former deputy has the skills to unify and 'heal' America.

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Ugandan floating island causes national power cut

Parts of the two-acre plant mass in Lake Victoria clogged a turbine in a Ugandan power station.

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'Boxes of Hope': NJ Church's Grocery Service Sweeps Nation, Helping Those Quarantined by COVID-19

A national movement to help those in need is growing after a small town pastor answered God's call to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour

Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport.

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Coronavirus: Amazon ordered to only deliver essential items in France

It comes amid allegations that the company is failing to protect its staff from the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Battle of survival for animals in German zoos

Some animals may be killed as zoos lose income but running costs remain high.

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Dr. Perlmutter: Could a Second Wave of COVID-19 Strike, Even After the US Reopens?

What if, after the country reopens, there's a second wave of the COVID-19 virus? That's why researchers are hard at work developing new therapies to treat victims. Neurologist and best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter joined Pat Robertson on Tuesday's 700 Club to talk about some exciting new treatments on the horizon.

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Coronavirus: The stars holding online reunions under lockdown

As the High School Musical cast prepares to sing together again, which other stars are doing the same?

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PM Narendra Modi says India will extend coronavirus lockdown until 3 May

PM Narendra Modi says the coronavirus lockdown will continue for nearly three more weeks.

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Coronavirus: The students that are printing PPE masks in Tunisia

Engineering students are helping Tunisia in the fight against Covid-19 by 3D-printing face masks.

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Economy Could 'Re-Open' by May - but Who Decides?

President Trump says he wants to reopen the economy by May, but who has the authority to do it? The question pits Trump against some governors who say they have the primary constitutional responsibility to decide if its safe to open. 

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Coronavirus: 'World faces worst recession since Great Depression'

The IMF says the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into a "crisis like no other".

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Wisconsin Democrat Jill Karofsky in Supreme Court election upset

Jill Karofsky ousted Trump-backed Justice Daniel Kelly from the state's top court.

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Measles resurgence fear amid coronavirus

Millions of children risk missing out on measles vaccines, Unicef warns.

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Chernobyl: Ukraine officials call for calm as fire rages

Firefighters are battling against a blaze raging near the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear plant.

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Coronavirus: 'I know what it's like to miss an Olympics'

Forty years before a pandemic dashed Alyson's dreams, Paula missed out on the Games due to politics.

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Coronavirus: Reporter grills Trump on pandemic response

The president and a journalist talk over one another in a fiery argument about coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions.

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Coronavirus: Austria reopens some shops as lockdown eased

Garden centres and small shops will open as part of a step-by-step plan to restart the economy.

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French F1 Grand Prix set to be postponed

The French Grand Prix is set to be the next Formula 1 event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Russia's Putin may deploy army as cases surge

The Russian president says the army may be deployed as the number of coronavirus cases rises sharply.

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Forest fire burns 5km from Chernobyl nuclear plant

The blaze, which has been burning for several days, is moving closer to the nuclear disaster site.

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'Preach the Gospel, Just Through Showing that Love': Operation Blessing, Rock Church Hold Easter Food Giveaway

People around the country are lining up for miles to visit food banks which are being overwhelmed by the heightened demand caused by the COVID-19 crisis. To meet the need in the Virginia Beach area, Rock Church stepped in to help with a special food drive, and Operation Blessing couldn't wait to lend a hand. 

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Coronavirus: Indonesian village uses 'ghosts' for distancing patrols

Mysterious and ghoulish volunteers began appearing in Kepuh village last month, local reports say.

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Two men arrested for murder of Miami girl over Adidas Yeezy shoes

The captain of her school dance team was murdered last week during a botched shoe robbery.

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Coronavirus: Egypt PM deplores blocked burial of virus doctor

Villagers refused to allow the woman's body into a cemetery, fearing it would spread coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: First sailor on virus-stricken USS Roosevelt dies

The outbreak on the ship led to its captain's firing after he pleaded for help in a leaked letter.

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India coronavirus: Doctor's reattach policeman's hand severed in lockdown attack

The policeman was attacked after reprimanding men for violating India's coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus lockdown spares Czech women an Easter whipping

A Czech Easter fertility ritual - involving lightly whipping women - is scrapped due to coronavirus.

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Unprecedented Easter as US Nears COVID-19 Apex: When Will Churches and the Economy Reopen?

Most church buildings were empty Easter Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic caused Christians around the world to celebrate at home.Here in the United States, there are signs that the curve is flattening in New York, but the worst may be coming for some other states. All of this is happening of course as many Americans wonder when the nation’s economy will get up and running again.

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Easter Storms Sweep South, Killing at Least 18 People

Severe weather has swept across the South, killing at least 18 people and damaging hundreds of homes from Louisiana into the Appalachian Mountains. Many people spent part of the night early Monday sheltering in basements, closets and bathroom tubs as sirens wailed to warn of possible tornadoes. 

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Coronavirus: Five ways the outbreak is hitting global food industry

From demand for orange juice to vegetables left unpicked, our usual supply chains have been upended.

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50,000-year-old string found at France Neanderthal site

A three-ply chord fragment made from bark was spotted on a stone tool recovered at a cave in France.

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Coronavirus: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio illuminated as doctor

Images of thanks and hope were projected onto the statue in Rio de Janeiro.

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Coronavirus: Spain begins to ease lockdown to revive economy

Manufacturing and construction workers can return to work, but other people must remain at home.

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Kenyan weddings, births and deaths in the age of Covid-19

Joseph Warungu looks at how the virus has changed the lives of Kenyans, from birth to death.

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Coronavirus: Parents are 'proud' of daughter who nursed PM

Mike and Caroline McGee are the parents of one of the nursing team who cared for Boris Johnson.

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Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him

Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Six people shot at California house party during lockdown

The "large" party was being held in an apartment complex despite a statewide order "stay at home".

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Deadly tornadoes batter southern US states

Officials say people should not let coronavirus lockdowns stop them seeking shelter from the storms.

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Coronavirus: Italian tenor Bocelli sings at Milan's empty cathedral

Italian tenor Bocelli sings at an empty cathedral with a message of hope to those in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe

Worrying cases of domestic abuse have emerged across Europe after weeks of confinement.

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Coronavirus: India's race against time to save doctors

India does not have the PPE kits it needs to protect its doctors and police from Covid-19 infection.

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Apollo 13: Enhanced images reveal life on stricken spacecraft

Enhanced images reveal life aboard Nasa's stricken Apollo 13 spacecraft in unprecedented detail.

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Coronavirus: Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people

The cafes are a common destination for homeless people but coronavirus has forced many to shut.

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Coronavirus: Ecuador struggles to bury its victims

Families in Ecuador's biggest city are frustrated by the struggle to bury their loved ones.

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Coronavirus: What's the latest with Brexit and other big stories?

From Brexit to Syria, what else is happening as the global pandemic dominates the agenda?

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Coronavirus: 'Dear Class of 2020' video shares graduating seniors' messages

One student's initiative is letting high school seniors open up about their final year being cut short.

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Coronavirus: Easter Sunday under lockdown captured in pictures

Christians around the world celebrate from home and services are live-streamed from empty churches.

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US 'could have saved lives' with earlier measures

Experts called for social distancing in February but there was "pushback", a top health official says.

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'We Are Thankful and Blessed': Families Celebrate With Social Distancing Drive-By Birthday Parades Amid Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in multiple ways - including how we celebrate milestone moments. But, some families aren't letting the virus upend their special occasion.

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Coronavirus: Italy orders rescued migrants onto quarantine ship

About 156 people on a German rescue ship off Sicily must undergo health checks on another vessel.

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ICYMI: Cats, confessions and concerts

Here's a few lighter stories you may have missed from around the world in the time of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Pope calls for global solidarity in Easter message

Pope Francis reads a virtual Easter message instead of addressing crowds amid the virus lockdown.

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Assange 'secretly fathered two children' in Ecuadorean embassy

Lawyer Stella Morris says the pair fell in love in 2015 while he was in the Ecuadorean embassy.

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Coronavirus: Pope Francis says mass behind closed doors

Pope Francis calls for global solidarity with a mass held behind closed doors on Easter Sunday.

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'He is Risen': Watch Garden Tomb Easter Service from Jerusalem

As Christians around the world celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, you too can celebrate the Messiah's Resurrection from the city where it happened. The service can be watched on the CBN News Channel and the CBN Family App on Easter morning.

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Coronavirus: Pope Francis urges people not to 'yield to fear'

He delivers an Easter service in an almost empty St Peter's Basilica because of the coronavirus lockdown.

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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Army officer hanged for murder of Bangladesh's founding president

Abdul Majed spent 25 years on the run after he was found guilty of murdering Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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Why does President Trump want to mine on the Moon?

The US president signed an order this week stating Americans had rights to use resources in space.

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Why coronavirus could be catastrophic for Venezuela

Its dire economic and precarious political state means it is ill-equipped to deal with the virus.

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Push-ups to fake guests: Curious African coronavirus moments

Free buses, a mock wedding, hands-free taps and round-robin poetry are part of life under lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Why has the virus hit African Americans so hard?

The reasons for the disparity are complex, mainly related to health and inequality, and disinformation too.

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Coronavirus: Why Denmark taking steps to open up again

Danish schools will reopen soon, but curbs will only be lifted gradually.

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Bollywood: Coronavirus brings India's mega movie industry to standstill

India's Hindi film industry sees abandoned film sets, closed cinemas and movie stars with empty diaries

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Ex-Disney animator brings Antarctic story to life

After working on Frozen and Big Hero 6, Sarah Airriess left Hollywood to create a graphic about early Antarctic explorers

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Coronavirus: US death toll overtakes Italy as world's highest

The United States now has more than 20,000 deaths and more than half a million cases.

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Coronavirus: Easter celebrations continue under lockdown

Across the globe, people are experimenting with new ways to celebrate the Christian festival.

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Kentucky Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Mayor For Prohibiting Drive-In Easter Church Service

A judge in Louisville, Kentucky issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would stop Mayor Greg Fischer from preventing a church from having a drive-in Easter service.

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'Easter Across America': Miles McPherson, Andy Stanley, Phil Wickam and More Bring Inspiration During 2-Hour Video Streaming Event

Dozens of church leaders and Christian performers are uniting for a special Easter event on April 12 with the hope of bringing inspiration to everyone during the holiday. 

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COMMENTARY: Why Easter 2020 Could be the Greatest of our Lifetime

Easter is usually a time of vibrancy and life. For many of us, Easter includes dressing up in bright pastels, gathering with family and friends, and maybe even hunting for colored eggs. Those traditions seem wholly inappropriate given our current situation.

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Coronavirus: India to extend nationwide lockdown, state minister says

Delhi's chief minister says Narendra Modi has agreed to extend the measure, due to end on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus: Rise in US unemployment leads to food bank queues

One food bank in Los Angeles had a car queue that stretched one mile long (1.6km).

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Coronavirus: Brazil reports over 1,000 deaths

It is the first country in the southern hemisphere to pass the thousand mark.

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Coronavirus: The children struggling to survive India's lockdown

Tens of thousands are calling helplines and thousands are going to bed hungry as India shuts down.

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Week in pictures: 4-10 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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How the spread of coronavirus is testing Africa

A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent's health infrastructure to the limit.

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Russia prison: Jail ablaze in Angarsk Siberia after inmates riot

Russian prison officials say a guard was attacked but rights groups say inmates were being mistreated.

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Coronavirus: I'm using my pizza oven to toss masks for nurses

Chicagoans are racing to make personal protective equipment for frontline workers.

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Coronavirus: What can the UK learn from Germany on testing?

The UK's chief medical adviser says there's "a lot to learn" from Germany, so what has it been doing?

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Coronavirus: 'Deadly resurgence' if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns

Countries should be cautious about lifting lockdown measures, the World Health Organization says.

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China ZTE executive quits amid sex assault allegations

Bao Yuming steps down from the tech giant's board after reports of a police investigation.

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Coronavirus: Why Pakistan's doctors are so angry

A photograph of the president in PPE has further inflamed tensions during the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: German region eases Baltic coast travel ban

Locals in the north-east can now travel after the court said the ban was "disproportionate".

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US-Mexico border: Thousands of migrants expelled under coronavirus powers

The Trump administration is using an emergency public health order to turn back irregular migrants.

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Coronavirus: Teachers in Singapore stop using Zoom after 'lewd' incidents

A secondary school home-based geography lesson in Singapore was hijacked by two men.

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Coronavirus: World celebrates Easter despite lockdown

Across the globe, people are finding innovative ways to celebrate the Christian festival.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Lockdown extension condemned

Extending restrictions until the end of April will create an economic disaster, the opposition says.

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Coronavirus: New York mass graves operations ramp up amid virus

New York state now has more coronavirus cases than any single country, according to latest figures.

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Coronavirus: New York using mass graves amid outbreak

Drone footage shows coffins stacked in a pit in the city, as the state logs more cases than any country.

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Coronavirus: Great apes on lockdown over threat of disease

Fears are growing that gorillas, orangutans and others apes could contract the virus.

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Cities struggling to boost urban tree cover

Many cities have ambitious plans to boost tree numbers, but development hinders their aims.

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The Beatles: Quarrymen photo emerges on Fab Four split anniversary

The previously unpublished photo of The Quarrymen was captured in a Liverpool home in 1959.

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Coronavirus: Love and dating in lockdown

How dating and love continue for three couples during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Astronauts arrive at ISS after long quarantine

Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut docked at the space station after their rocket took off from Kazakhstan.

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Coronavirus: Western economies slow to react to crisis, says leading economist

A top economist says western economies can learn from Asia as they face a severe economic downturn.

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US shares see their biggest weekly gain in 46 years

Investors were in bullish mood despite record US job losses and continued coronavirus shutdowns.

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Coronavirus: New York has more cases than any country

Photos emerge of workers in hazmat outfits stacking coffins in a mass grave in New York City.

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Should the world worry about Singapore's virus surge?

With cases increasing in tightly-packed dormitories, experts say Singapore offers a salutary lesson.

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BepiColombo: Mercury mission set to wave goodbye to Earth

The joint European-Japanese mission is set to swing by Earth on its long journey to the "iron planet".

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Yemen: World Food Programme to cut aid by half in Houthi-controlled areas

The World Food Programme feeds more than 12 million Yemenis a month, 80% in Houthi-controlled areas.

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Clothing makers in Asia give stark coronavirus warning

Millions of jobs in Asia’s vital garment industry are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm in lockdown with my long-lost sister'

Sue Bremner and Margaret Hannay had only met once before they ended up in coronavirus lockdown together.

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Coronavirus: WHO chief and Taiwan in row over 'racist' comments

Taiwan rejects accusations by the UN health body's head that racist slurs against him originated there.

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ISS crew blast off after long quarantine

Traditional fanfare is abandoned as a team head for the International Space Station.

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Coronavirus: Italy might relax some measures

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said he might begin to relax some measures by the end of this month.

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'Stay Safe and Meet the Risen Christ:' Check Out These Incredibly Innovative Easter Outreaches

According to LifeWay Research, 50 percent of the nation's churches have known for weeks that they would not be holding traditional Easter services due to coronavirus closures.  From online services to Passion plays streamed on social media, in the age of COVID-19, Easter just won't be the same. 

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Mysteries of decorated ostrich eggs in British Museum revealed

Five Easter-egg sized decorated ostrich eggs in the British Museum are the subject of a new study.

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Coronavirus: US weekly jobless claims hit 6.6 million

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits hits 6.6 million in one week.

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Deep Recession Feared as Unemployment Rises, but Death Projections Lowered: 'Mitigation Is Working'

Concerns are growing today that the country may be in a deep recession and that a recovery may not happen quickly if people don't get back to work soon. The government today is expected to announce another new record number of unemployment claims. COVID-19 related business shutdowns are the cause, and overall, experts say 50-million American jobs are vulnerable to layoffs. 

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Coronavirus: The teenagers still learning during lockdown

Students from Denmark, Japan, Spain and the UK talk about how studying when schools are closed.

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Coronavirus: Christians face lockdown for Easter

Europe's Easter celebrations are extraordinarily constrained by the pandemic.

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Coronavirus fuels a surge in fake medicines

With the world's major medicine producers in lockdown, dangerous counterfeit drugs are on the rise.

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Coronavirus: Spain PM sees fire 'coming under control'

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is the latest leader to express cautious optimism about the outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Bangladesh locks down refugee camp region

Cox's Bazar district hosts camps housing more than a million Rohingya Muslims displaced from Myanmar.

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Coronavirus: World Bank predicts sub-Saharan Africa recession

The region's economy will shrink for the first time in 25 years because of the coronavirus, the bank predicts.

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Coronavirus in Suifenhe: Remote border town locks down as China opens up

As cases rise in Suifenhe - 1,000 miles from Beijing - people have been ordered to stay indoors.

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Giuseppe Conte: EU needs to help coronavirus hit countries

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte tells the BBC EU leaders need to rise to the challenge of the pandemic.

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Virus could push half a billion people into poverty

UN research warns the coronavirus pandemic could put a further 8% of world's population in poverty.

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Porous borders where virus cannot be controlled

People surging unmonitored over borders in a volatile part of the world has sparked dire warnings.

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Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns.

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Coronavirus: Two US towns, two very different experiences

In some parts of the country, lives have changed unrecognisably, while elsewhere people say life is largely unchanged.

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How India’s behemoth railways are joining the fight against Covid-19

The country is turning thousands of train coaches into isolation wards to prepare for a surge in cases.

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Will we ever take cruise holidays again?

The cruise line industry faces a long journey back from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus in Africa: Emergency laws v individual rights

Security forces in several states have allegedly abused their powers during the Covid-19 crisis.

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What was the best year for music?

Was 1984 more influential than 1982? Streaming statistics from the BPI suggest it might have been.

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