Five million begin lockdown in Australian city
by Ryan Smith MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Five million people in Australia's second-biggest city began a new lockdown Thursday, returning…
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UK royal residences reopen after virus shutdown
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Some of Queen Elizabeth II's royal residences will reopen to the public later this month…
6 years ago
Trump says Harvard move to online courses due to virus ‘ridiculous’
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump lashed out at Harvard University on Tuesday, calling its decision to…
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Britain to reveal post-coronavirus recovery plan
by Roland JACKSON LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The British government will on Wednesday unveil a mini-budget to kickstart economic…
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Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to $850 billon: study
by Kelly MACNAMARA PARIS, France (AFP) -- Hunger, poor nutrition and obesity not only present a health burden in developing…
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France rules out ‘total lockdown’ in case of new COVID-19 spike
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The French government said Wednesdeay it is preparing for a second wave of COVID-19 cases that…
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Panic-buying returns as Melbourne braces for lengthy lockdown
by Tania Lee MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Shoppers in Australia's second-biggest city stripped supermarket shelves Wednesday as millions in Melbourne…
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Russia urges against marmot hunt over plague fears
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian authorities have warned residents of regions near Mongolia against hunting marmots but stressed there was…
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Brazil to become testing ground for coronavirus vaccine
by Louis GENOT RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil may be struggling in its battle against the coronavirus, but…
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WHO studying evidence on airborne virus transmission
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO said Tuesday it would study fresh evidence on airborne transmission of…
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro announces positive coronavirus test
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Tuesday he had tested positive for the coronavirus but said…
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Howard will play for Lakers when NBA resumes in Orlando
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard says he will play when the NBA season…
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