The advice comes as the government faces growing criticism over a lack of testing for frontline staff.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Coronavirus: A fifth of smaller UK firms 'will run out of cash'
Despite government help, almost 20% of UK firms are unlikely to get the money they need to survive.
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Climate change: Warming clips the nightingale's wings
Rising temperatures may be having a profound impact on one of the world's favourite songbirds.
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Sunil Chettri and Indian Football Team Contribute With Undisclosed Donation to Fight Coronavirus
Sunil Chhetri took to social media to say that members of the Indian football team have come together to make a donation to the PM-Cares Fund and help in the fight against coronavirus.
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Michael Cohen-Linked Fundraiser Made Illegal Campaign Contributions
(Bloomberg) -- A Southern California venture capitalist who contributed $900,000 to President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee agreed to plead guilty to making almost $1 million in illegal campaign contributions from 2012 to 2016.Imaad Shah Zuberi, 49, also admitted he hid his work for foreign nationals while he lobbied U.S. government officials and evaded paying taxes, according to the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles.The charges don’t appear linked...
VISTA Eye Specialist Launched Support for U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA), a leading eye specialist group in Malaysia, has launched its support to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that comprises 17 goals in various aspects to achieve sustainability. As part of their core values - Giving back to the community, VISTA took part in a nationwide CSR movement - 21 M.A.D. Days challenge, following the footsteps of a worldwide 21 Days Challenge trend, aiming to gather Malaysians...
Coronavirus: Bernie Sanders and AOC call on US to lift Iran sanctions as nation reels from Covid-19
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have led calls for the US to ease harsh sanctions imposed on Iran, as the nation reels from coronavirus, which has killed at least 2,600 Iranians.In a public letter signed by around three-dozen politicians, including congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Mr Sanders and Ms Ocasio-Cortez, called on the Trump administration to step in with humanitarian aid, rather than making a very bad situation worse.
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Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus?
If you’re not sick with the new coronavirus, should you wear a mask in public? Global health authorities say no. Amid a shortage of masks, the U.S. is sticking with that advice but Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested people who are worried wear a scarf. Front-line health workers have the greatest need for masks.
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Coronavirus: When 76 strangers sang happy birthday to a neighbour
A woman surprised her fiancé for his birthday by organising a mass sing-along in their apartment building.
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Coronavirus: MSPs to agree emergency laws
MSPs are expected to pass new emergency powers in a single day in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks
More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers.
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Coronavirus' 'minimum wage heroes'
Hear from the people on low wages who are taking a risk to keep the country running.
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Coronavirus: How a professional deep clean is carried out
Specialist cleaning services are being inundated with requests to disinfect buildings during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Playing classical music for South Korea hospital patients
Musicians in South Korea have played a classical music concert for coronavirus patients.
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How birth is changing in the age of coronavirus
Coronavirus is throwing many birth plans up in the air and leading some health trusts to increase home births.
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Coronavirus: How it’s affecting young people’s mental health
The coronavirus crisis is having a huge impact on young people with existing mental health conditions.
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Jay Blades: From repairing lives to hosting TV hit The Repair Shop
Jay Blades, host of BBC One's surprise hit The Repair Shop, never aimed for a career on screen.
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Big splash: The world's largest designer of water parks
Geoff Chutter is the founder of Whitewater West, the world's largest water park design firm.
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How Dua Lipa and The Weeknd are bringing the 80s back… again
The 1980s are once again influencing some of the world’s biggest artists like Dua Lipa and The Weeknd.
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Down 12,700 pts (31%), sensex has worst quarter
As the fears about the impact of the spread of Coronavirus weighed on investor sentiment globally, Dalal Street ended its worst quarter ever on a brighter note. The January-March quarter, that saw the sensex give up almost 12,700 points, or 31%—that too after reaching an all-time high at 42,274 on January 20—has been the worst in terms of points loss as well as percentage loss.
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Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?
However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.
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Monday, March 30, 2020
Lagos lockdown over coronavirus: 'How will my children survive?'
Nigeria's commercial hub and the capital have gone into lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea
The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store.
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No Fans, No Problem: Borussia Moenchengladbach Plot Cardboard Cut-outs for Bundesliga Restart
Borussia Moenchengladbach are planning an ingenious plan to have cardboard cut-outs of supporters to fill their stands when the Bundesliga starts again.
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‘India still in local transmission stage’
Covid-19 outbreak in India remains in ‘local transmission’ stage and any evidence of ‘community transmission’ will be shared with the public so that the level of alertness can be increased, the government said seeking to put at rest speculations about a wider spread of the virus.
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'Lockdown working, but need to be on our toes'
India has witnessed a slower rate of progression in Covid-19 cases as compared to several other countries, even developed nations, indicating that the national lockdown and other measures are having a positive effect even though there is no scope for any laxity in enforcing social distancing, the government said on Monday.
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Govt has Rs 60k crore war chest in disaster funds
The Centre has a war chest of more than Rs 60,000 crore to fight the Covid-19 pandemic — Rs 30,000 crore is already available in state disaster relief funds (SDRF) while allocation of a similar amount has been made for the 2020-21 financial year towards disaster relief and mitigation. This is in addition to contributions received in the PM’s relief fund.
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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.
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Delhi Lt Governor Orders Action Against Officials For Violating Lockdown
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal today gave directions for strict action against district magistrates (DM) and deputy commissioners of police (DCP) for any violation of the ongoing 21-day lockdown in...
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Over Rs 600 Crore Deposited In Bank Accounts Of 27.15 Lakh UP Workers
In a big relief to workers under the rural employment scheme (MNREGA) in Uttar Pradesh during the nation-wide lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that Rs 611 crore has been...
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Privacy Rights May Become Next Victim Of Killer COVID-19 Pandemic
Digital surveillance and smartphone technology may prove helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic - but some activists fear this could mean lasting harm to privacy and digital rights.
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US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
The Trump administration on Monday renewed several waivers on U.S. sanctions against Iran, allowing Russian, European and Chinese companies to continue to work on Iran's civilian nuclear facilities without drawing American penalties. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo signed off on the waiver extensions but couched the decision as one that continues restrictions on Iran's atomic work. Current and former officials familiar with the matter said Pompeo...
Coronavirus: Airport handlers at risk of collapse
Aviation services companies are calling on the government for urgent assistance due to the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Free school meals children to get food vouchers
Ministers say the vouchers could be available to families in England as early as Tuesday afternoon.
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Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'
The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.
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Delay Brexit deadline amid coronavirus, say MEPS
The UK is due to stop following EU rules by the end of 2020 but a group of MEPs say the date should be pushed back.
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Coronavirus: Protecting yourself in a migrant camp
The often unsanitary conditions in refugee and migrant camps, like this one on Lesbos, pose a challenge for residents trying to avoid coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?
The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.
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How (not) to cut your hair at home
Stuck at home, some people have enlisted their children to help cut their hair.
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Coronavirus: The good that can come out of an upside-down world
There are reasons to believe the world may emerge from this upheaval enhanced, writes Matthew Syed.
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'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales
How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.
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Coronavirus: What should you do if you are stuck abroad?
The government has outlined plans aimed at bringing stranded Britons home.
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Sunday, March 29, 2020
PM Daily Interacting With Over 200 People To Get Updates On Coronavirus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with over 200 people on a daily basis to get a first-hand feedback on India's fight against the coronavirus, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Sunday.
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Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan Says Liverpool Deserve Premier League Title if Season is Cancelled
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan feels it is but 'fair' that Liverpool be crowned the Premier League champions if the current season cannot be completed due to coronavirus.
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Live: Trump extends 'social distancing' to Apr 30
The number of Covid-19 cases crossed 1,000 in India on Sunday with the death toll rising to 27, according to the Union health ministry. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases has crossed 30,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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Coronavirus in India: 130 cases, highest in a day
India’s Covid-19 count crossed the 1,000 mark on Sunday, with states reporting 130 new cases, the highest for a single day so far, even as Delhi saw a major spike of 23 new infections and Maharashtra reported two deaths from the disease.
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Coronavirus in India: Centre identifying hotspots
With certain areas witnessing a significant jump in number of Covid-19 cases, the health ministry is now identifying emerging hotspots for the infection to put in place a rigorous cluster isolation and containment strategy and avoid possibility of community transmission.
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Coronavirus: Onus put on DMs, SPs to check influx
In a move to curb the movement of migrant workers on roads and highways, the Centre on Sunday used the Disaster Management Act to fix responsibility on district magistrates and senior superintendents of police to seal district and state borders while making arrangements for those on the roads to be housed in shelters.
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Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
A possible strike by Instacart workers highlights the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery business, where workers are worried about their safety as they try to meet a surge in demand for online groceries. Instacart said Sunday it would soon provide workers with a new hand sanitizer upon request and outlined changes to its tip system.
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Heatwave Conditions May Disrupt Coronavirus Fight: Odisha Officials
With the MeT department forecasting heatwave conditions in Odisha in the next few days, the state disaster management authority on Sunday warned that the situation may compound the challenges in...
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What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
President Donald Trump on Sunday extended the country's voluntary national shutdown for a month, significantly changing his tone on the coronavirus pandemic only days after musing about the country reopening in a few weeks. COVID-19 continues its relentless spread, as the daily number of infections worldwide continues to jump sharply. World Health Organization figures show the increase in new infections is now about 70,000 per day - up from about...
Coronavirus: 20,000 former NHS staff return to fight virus, PM says
In a video posted online, Boris Johnson says the UK can get through the pandemic "together".
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The Marvel Spiderman artist teaching children in Ireland to draw
Irish artist Will Sliney is keeping thousands of kids entertained with daily drawing challenges.
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Coronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like
The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?
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Rob Lawrie, the ex-squaddie, and the girl taken
Rob thought he was helping a refugee girl and her father as they struggled to get to the UK. But he found out it was all a lie.
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Timelapse: The streets of London during the coronavirus pandemic
Have you ever seen the streets of the capital so empty?
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people stealing hospital supplies?
Dr John Wright explains how Bradford Royal Infirmary is preparing for a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases.
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Coronavirus and sex: What you need to know
All your questions about sex in the time of coronavirus, answered.
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A place that makes you ask the questions that really matter
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt found a visit to Antarctica made him emotional, and ultimately hopeful.
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Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit
With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus.
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'My $60m weight-loss app cured my personal pain'
Victoria Repa has created an app to help people lose weight, an issue she struggled with growing up.
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Pakistan's Squash Legend Azam Khan Dies Of COVID-19 In London
Azam Khan, widely regarded as one the best squash players in the world, won the British Open title successively between 1959 and 1961.
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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid
Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.
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Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government
A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.
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Regional connectivity at risk, says airline boss
The head of Loganair, the UK's biggest regional airline, says he will ask the government for help.
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Saturday, March 28, 2020
Saudi intercepts missiles over curfew-locked Riyadh, border city
Saudi air defences intercepted ballistic missiles over Riyadh and a city along the Yemen border late Saturday, leaving at least two civilians wounded in the curfew-locked capital amid efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic. Multiple explosions shook Riyadh in the attack, which the Saudi-led military coalition blamed on Yemen's Iran-aligned Huthi rebels who have previously targeted Saudi cities with missiles, rockets and drones. It was the first...
In Rare Case, Baby In US Dies From COVID-19
A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday, marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared'
The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems.
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Case Against Noida Firm After Workers Suspected Of Spreading COVID-19
An FIR was registered against a private company whose staffers, including a foreigner who visited the firm recently, are suspected to have infected 13 people with coronavirus in Noida and Greater...
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Coronavirus: Doctors urge 'difficult conversations' about death
Palliative care experts urge people to have the "difficult conversations" before it's too late.
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Coronavirus: What we still don't know about Covid-19
There are many unanswered questions about the new coronavirus, Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: Lessons for lockdown from an Italian family
The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families?
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'Memes should be archived in a museum'
People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum?
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Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral
Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet?
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Coronavirus: Meet the ‘shielded’ enduring 12 weeks of isolation
Some people face months of coronavirus isolation because of medical conditions. How will they cope?
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Coronavirus: The volunteers feeding the NHS
Meet the people who have made it their mission to feed the National Health Service for free.
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Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus
While large swaths of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.
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Coronavirus: Six things that are booming in sales
Amid the virus, some retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand.
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Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder
How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.
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Hong Kong asked domestic workers to stay in to stop the spread of coronavirus. But many got infected at home by their employers
When the coronavirus outbreak reached Hong Kong, domestic worker Jinkie Alhambra followed guidance from the government and stayed home on her day off.
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"Nothing Big Or Little": PM To Man Who Donated Rs 501 To COVID-19 Fund
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of a new fund to combat the coronavirus crisis and similar situations arising in the future, instantly drawing a flood of pledges. When a...
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US Tops World In Coronavirus Cases, Overtaking China And Italy
The United States on Thursday took the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment as world leaders vowed $5 trillion to stave off global...
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North Korea fires missiles into sea, criticized by South
North Korea on Sunday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea said, calling it “inappropriate” at a time when the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the projectiles flying from the North Korean eastern coastal city of Wonsan into the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan on Sunday morning. The projectiles flew about 230 kilometers (143 miles) at the maximum...
Coronavirus: Things will get worse, PM says in letter to Britons
Writing to all UK households, Boris Johnson warns measures to combat coronavirus could get tougher.
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Bob Weighton turns 112: The times and life of the world's oldest man
Bob Weighton, from Hampshire, turns 112 today. What has the world's oldest man lived through?
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Alex Salmond's accusers 'devastated' by court verdict
A jury found the former first minister not guilty on 12 sexual assault charges, while another was found not proven.
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SNP urges UK government to 'hit pause' on Brexit due to coronavirus
The party says UK ministers should focus on the coronavirus pandemic and seek to extend the transition period.
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Cops enforce lockdown with blows & insults
An inquiry was ordered into the death of a 49-year-old ambulance driver on Friday after he was allegedly hit by police in Pune on suspicion that he was ferrying passengers illegally in his vehicle during the lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Cruise ship in race to transfer passengers off Panama coast
A vessel carrying more than 1,800 people off Panama is moving healthy passengers to a sister ship.
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9-Month-Old, 4 Family Members Test Positive For Coronavirus In Bengal
Five members of a family, including three children, tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal on Friday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 15, a senior health official said.
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Lockdown Cooking: Make This Yummy Roti Taco For A Quick Quarantine Snack
This is perhaps the best time to don that apron finally and experiment your hands in kitchen. You can start out with some simple dishes.
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Dour Moscow mayor сomes to fore as 'PM for coronavirus'
At a televised meeting with Vladimir Putin, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin flatly told the President that official figures on COVID-19 cases were far from the reality. After that reality check, the official narrative changed swiftly: Putin, who had called the situation "under control", on Wednesday gave a grim-faced address to the nation. "Putin signed up to Sobyanin's position," opposition politician Vladimir Ryzhkov said on the popular Echo of Moscow...
AP Sources: Alleged Maduro co-conspirator is in DEA custody
A retired Venezuelan army general indicted alongside Nicolás Maduro has surrendered in Colombia and is being taken by Drug Enforcement Administration agents to New York for arraignment, four people familiar with the situation said Friday. Cliver Alcalá has been an outspoken critic of Maduro for years.
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Trump boosts virus aid, warns governors to be 'appreciative'
After days of desperate pleas from the nation’s governors, President Donald Trump took a round of steps Friday to expand the federal government’s role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic even as he warned the leaders of hard-hit states not to cross him. “I want them to be appreciative,” Trump said after the White House announced that he would be using the powers granted to him under the Korean War-era Defense...
Iran confronts deadly alcohol crisis in midst of dealing with coronavirus
Iran, already struggling to fight the growing spread of novel coronavirus, is now coming to grips with an alcohol poisoning problem that has killed hundreds of people this year. In the wake of the deaths, officials initially blamed misinformation on social media for convincing victims that drinking alcohol could protect them against coronavirus. "The first few days we all thought patients had drunken alcohol to protect themselves of corona, as some...
Coronavirus: Stranded in another country
BBC News speaks to some of the people from the UK who have been stranded abroad due to the pandemic.
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Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music
With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.
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The 'Aids quilt' that showed the scale of suffering
In 1985, LGBT activist Cleve Jones came up with a creative idea to spotlight Aids deaths in the US.
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Week in pictures: 21-27 March 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Coronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful
As coronavirus continues to spread, the worst of the crisis has brought out of the best in humanity.
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Coronavirus: The fake Bill Gates post and other claims to ignore
Here are the latest examples of coronavirus disinformation.
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Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove
Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.
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Focus on migrant workers, Sonia to PM Modi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate help for migrant workers walking home, saying the purpose of lockdown should not be defeated by letting the poor bear its cost. She said transport should be made available to take the migrants home and district collectors should be made responsible for those who cannot afford to rent a guest house.
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Give shelter to stranded migrants: MHA to states
With reports of thousands of migrant labourers on the highways and stranded at various places, the Centre has sent an urgent advisory to states asking them to provide food and shelter to unorganised sector workers to ensure they stay where they are and do not take to the roads during the ongoing 21-day national lockdown.
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Covid-19: 15L who flew back to India between Jan 18-Mar 23 under lens
Some 15 lakh people who returned to India between January 18 and March 23, when the complete ban on international arrivals kicked in, are at the centre of an intense scrutiny to ensure they do not become Covid-19 transmitters with the cabinet secretary writing to states and asking them to track individuals who have not been accounted for in the screening-quarantine surveillance process.
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धोनी के बचपन के कोच बोले- आईपीएल रद्द होने पर भी उन्हें टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप में खेलने का आखिरी मौका मिलेगा
खेल डेस्क. महेंद्र सिंह धोनी के बचपन के कोच केशव रंजन बनर्जी को उम्मीद है कि आईपीएल रद्द होने के बाद भी धोनी को इस साल होने वाले टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप में खेलने का एक आखिरी मौका मिलेगा। उन्होंने शुक्रवार को न्यूज एजेंसी से यह बात कही। बनर्जी ने कहा- मौजूदा हालात में आईपीएल होने की संभावना न के बराबर है। ऐसे में धोनी की स्थिति बहुत अच्छी नहीं है। लेकिन फिर भी मुझे लगता है कि उन्हें एक बार और टीम इंडिया में खेलने का मौका मिलेगा।
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Italy Records Almost 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths In One-Day Record
Italy recorded a shocking spike in coronavirus deaths Friday with 969 new victims, the worst daily record for any country since the pandemic began.
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Rajya Sabha MP Beni Prasad Verma Dies In Lucknow At 79
Former Union Minister and Samajwadi Party founding member Beni Prasad Verma died in Lucknow on Friday. He was 79.
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US Announces $2.9 Million Aid For India To Fight COVID-19
The newly announced assistance is part of a larger American global response package across multiple departments and agencies, including the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The...
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How the UK’s coronavirus epidemic compares to other countries
Comparing the UK’s epidemic to other countries after Friday saw the biggest rise in deaths so far.
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
From Sadio Mane to Didier Drogba, African Stars Join Fight against Coronavirus with Donations and Songs
African footballers are helping people fight coronavirus by spreading awareness on social media as well as with donations.
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RBI Chief's Media Address At 10 am After Centre Declares COVID-19 Relief
RBI chief Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 10 am, the central bank has tweeted, as economic uncertainty prevails amid lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus live: US tops world in virus cases
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 700 as the Indian government unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus to help those hit by the 21-day lockdown in the country. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases has crossed 21,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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Coronavirus: Supermarkets to get government list of vulnerable people
Chains can access a government database with the names of millions who are most at risk of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Fears of virus in Idlib refugee camps
The UN warns that camps for the displaced in north-western Syria could be devastated by coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown
Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.
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Coronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like
The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?
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Quiz of the week: What do you remember about Kenny Rogers?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: How do you cope in a flatshare?
Ella from North London lives with four other people, including someone who is high risk.
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Coronavirus: Things to do this weekend
How Ayesha, Tom and Nerea are cooking, singing and sewing their way into the weekend.
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Green sea turtles: Vulnerable animal's hatching season draws to close
The green sea turtle is vulnerable to extinction as the climate warms, Australian scientists say.
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Coronavirus: How can I shop or get deliveries and takeaways safely?
If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, safe food shopping presents challenges.
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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral
Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.
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Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown
Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.
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'I won't survive': Iranian scientist in US detention says Ice will let Covid-19 kill many
Although he was exonerated, Dr Sirous Asgari remains locked up and tells the Guardian ‘inhumane’ jail is denying detainees masks and hand sanitizerAn Iranian scientist who was exonerated in a US sanctions trial but remains jailed by immigration authorities said the conditions in detention were filthy and overcrowded – and officials were doing little to prevent a deadly coronavirus outbreak.Dr Sirous Asgari, a materials science and engineering professor,...
US surpasses China for highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the world
During a press briefing today, Donald Trump said the dates for reopening sections of the country were under discussion * Coronavirus – live US updates * Live global updates * See all our coronavirus coverageDonald Trump again struggled to reassure a fearful nation on Thursday as it emerged the US now has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world.News that America had surpassed virus hotspots China and Italy with 82,404 cases...
Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020
A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.
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आईसीसी ने 30 जून तक सभी क्वालिफाइंग टूर्नामेंट टाले, टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप 2021 और वनडे वर्ल्ड कप 2023 पर असर पड़ेगा
खेल डेस्क. अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट परिषद (आईसीसी) ने कोरोनावायरस के बढ़ते खतरे को देखते हुए 30 जून तक होने वाले अपने सभी क्वालिफाइंग टूर्नामेंट को टाल दिया है। इसका असर 2021 में होने वाले मेन्स टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप और 2023 के वनडे वर्ल्ड कप पड़ेगा। क्योंकि अगले 2 महीने के भीतर इन दोनों टूर्नामेंट के क्वालिफाइंग मैच होने थे। इसके अलावा 6 अन्यू टूर्नामेंट भी स्थगित किए गए हैं। वहीं, अप्रैल में होने वाले मेन्स टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप टूर को भी टाल दिया गया है। इसकी...
No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa
South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.
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The Papers: Salute for virus 'heroes' and 'Checkpoint Britain'
Friday's front pages tell of a "moving tribute" to coronavirus staff - and a crackdown on social distancing.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 20,000, 3 Billion Under Lockdown
More than three billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people...
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Game Zero: Spread of Coronavirus Linked to UEFA Champions League Match
Experts are calling the February 19 game where Atalanta faced Valencia in the UEFA Champions League at Milan's San Siro.
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Help needed to rescue UK's old rainfall records
Pre-1960s handwritten rain gauge data can inform drought and flood planning, but only if digitised.
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Coronavirus: Dating, sex and relationships
People globally are finding inventive ways to date and stay safe during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: Why this self-isolating dad told his daughter he was in Africa
Conservationist Julian Bayliss has told his young daughter he's in Africa, while he self-isolates in the field next door.
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Coronavirus: Words at the window from those in isolation
Portraits of families self-isolating in Brooklyn to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Turkey sends secret arms shipments into Libya
BBC Africa Eye probes secret arms shipments into Libya, and shows how foreign powers are fuelling war.
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"Disinformation": Mike Pompeo Attacks China Over Coronavirus
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the Group of Seven powers were united in opposing China's coronavirus "disinformation," but European allies emphasized cooperation to fight the...
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Will Work With India To Combat COVID-19 Outbreak, Says Top US Diplomat
Senior US diplomat Alice Wells on Thursday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to keep fighting spirits high against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that United States will work alongside...
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American man, missing in Iran since 2007, died in captivity: Family
The family of retired FBI Special Agent Bob Levinson, who vanished in Iran 13 years ago, said Wednesday they are now convinced he died in captivity, though when is not clear. In a statement, the Levinson family -- all tireless advocates including his daughter Sarah Moriarty, who testified in Congress again last month to press lawmakers to help bring him home -- said they had grudgingly heard the news they've dreaded for 13 years.
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Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal, Says Top US Scientist
There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments.
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Coronavirus: Why Ghana has gone into mourning after mass funeral ban
How the measures against the coronavirus in Ghana are challenging the country's religious way of life.
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Family of ex-FBI agent who vanished in 2007 says U.S. officials believe he is dead
The family of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent who disappeared in 2007, said on Wednesday the U.S. government has concluded that Levinson died while in Iranian custody.In a statement on Twitter, the family said it is "impossible to describe our pain." They did not share any information on when Levinson is believed to have died or how, but did say U.S. officials received information that points to Levinson's death.Levinson vanished on March 9,...
Kamal Nath's "Hit The Streets" Remark Made Us Quit: Former Congress MLAs
Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Kamal Nath's remark that party member Jyotiraditya Scindia "can hit the streets if he wants to" rankled with the MLAs who were loyal to him and led to their exit from...
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Ex-FBI agent missing for 13 years died in Iran custody, family says
A former FBI agent who mysteriously vanished in 2007 died in Iranian custody, his family concluded Wednesday, saying US intelligence had made them give up 13 years of hope. President Donald Trump did not confirm Bob Levinson's death, saying that Iran had not communicated any news on the former agent, who would have turned 72 this month. "We recently received information from US officials that has led both them and us to conclude that our wonderful...
'He's an American hero': Trump confirms American FBI agent Robert Levinson likely dead in Iran
Trump has admitted it is not “looking good” for retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, now presumed dead in Iran.In a coronavirus taskforce press conference on Wednesday evening, the president said that he assumed the American had died in custody.
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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
(Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve could now have as much as $4.5 trillion to keep credit flowing. Spain has its deadliest day yet. And central banks are looking to Japan for lessons on rolling out quantitative easing. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today. Anti-Virus StimulusThe Federal Reserve could now have as much as $4.5 trillion to keep credit flowing and make direct loans to U.S. businesses...
The Papers: NHS 'kindness army' and Charles test 'queue jump'
"At last some good news" to do with coronavirus as Thursday's papers label NHS volunteers "heroes".
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
New York Now Epicentre Of US Coronavirus Outbreak
New York state suffered another quick and brutal rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday as officials raced to make more hospital beds available and the World Health Organization said the...
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Lockdown Can Wait: Sweden Goes Its Own Way
While most of Europe is locked down in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, Sweden is keeping primary schools, restaurants and bars open and encouraging people to go outside for a nip of air.
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Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola Donate 1 Million Euros Each to Fight against Coronavirus Pandemic
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola have donated one million euros each towards the fight against coronavirus.
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Arizona appeals court upholds Jodi Arias' murder conviction
The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld Jodi Arias’ first-degree murder conviction and life prison sentence in the 2008 killing of her former boyfriend. "We conclude that Arias was convicted based upon the overwhelming evidence of her guilt, not as a result of prosecutorial misconduct,” the ruling said. The panel condemned Martinez's “argumentative phrasing of questions" to defense witnesses, adding that his “aggressive tone and combative,...
Coronavirus: India enters 'total lockdown' after spike in cases
Panic-buying grips major cities as the country brings in restrictions amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus: Reopening the US by Easter 'a beautiful timeline'
President Trump said he was speaking to the Coronavirus Taskforce about when to open the US for business.
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Coronavirus: The newly jobless struggle to claim benefits
The system is reeling as hundreds of thousands of people, suddenly without work, try to claim support.
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Coronavirus: 'Symptoms' at three immigration removal centres
People have been quarantined at immigration removal units, the BBC is told.
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Coronavirus: Joe Wicks keeps children fit with online PE classes
The fitness guru is running free online classes every weekday for children.
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Celebrating a birthday party by video chat
With social distancing measures in place, many are adjusting to the new normal online.
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There's treasure in your toilet and it can help the planet
A valuable nutrient is being extracted from human waste in the Netherlands.
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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 is denying dignity to the dead in Italy
Funerals have been banned in Italy - robbing many families of the chance to say a final goodbye.
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Coronavirus: What's the risk to young people?
An 18-year-old has died of coronavirus in England. Are young people at risk from the virus?
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Coronavirus: How to go for a walk safely, without getting shamed
There are ways to stay safe - and politely avoid others - when you go outside to exercise.
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India's poorest 'fear hunger may kill us before coronavirus'
Millions of Indians who rely on daily wages from jobs like cleaning risk running out of money.
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Marini naturals: The haircare business that reaches 12 countries
Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them.
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Coronavirus in South America: How it became a class issue
Early cases involved wealthier people who have been abroad, but fears are growing for the poorest.
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Jail Term, Other Penalties For Violating Lockdown Measures
The Union Home Ministry has issued strict guidelines for the enforcement of 21-day complete nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, invoking the National Disaster Management Act which...
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'Imaginary clock': Governors reject Trump's virus timeline
Governors across the nation on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's new accelerated timeline for reopening the U.S. economy, as they continued to impose more restrictions on travel and public life in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The dismissal of Trump's mid-April timeframe for a national reopening came from Republicans and Democrats, from leaders struggling to manage hot spots of the outbreak and those still bracing for...
Biden's challenge: Breaking through with virus response
Joe Biden is working to reassert himself in national politics three weeks after taking command of the Democratic presidential primary. Like most Americans, Biden has stayed close to home recently to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In an interview with CNN, Biden took an increasingly aggressive stance against the president's coronavirus response, urging him to “stop talking and start listening to the medical experts.”
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लॉकडाउन और ओलिंपिक टलने के बाद आईपीएल भी रद्द हो सकता, गांगुली बोले- 10 दिन में कुछ नहीं बदला
खेल डेस्क. कोरोनावायरस से निपटने के लिए प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के देश में 21 दिन की लॉकडाउन के ऐलान के बाद भारतीय क्रिकेट कंट्रोल बोर्ड यानी बीसीसीआई पर आईपीएल को रद्द करने का दबाव बढ़ गया है। बीसीसीआई ने इस महीने की शुरुआत में ही लीग को 15 अप्रैल तक के लिए टाल दिया था, तब बोर्ड ने कहा था कि हालात सुधरते ही टूर्नामेंट को लेकर कोई फैसला लिया जाएगा। हालांकि, देश में तेजी से कोरोनावायरससंक्रमितों की संख्या बढ़ने लगी। स्वास्थ्य विभाग के मुताबिक,...
'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'
With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed.
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Newspaper headlines: Volunteer 'army' and NHS workers 'threat to quit'
Wednesday's newspapers show a range of coverage on the latest developments of coronavirus in the UK.
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Monday, March 23, 2020
'Mission impossible': Coronavirus Outbreak Forces Hand as Australia Finally Suspends A-League
Australia’s A-League was suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus with six rounds of regular season matches needed to be completed before the playoffs.
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The entire Trump stock rally is gone
The Trump stock rally, which at its peak only last month seemed unending, has evaporated.
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SoftBank stock skyrockets 18.6%
SoftBank announced a mammoth plan Monday to sell $41 billion worth of assets, buy back shares and shore up its finances, giving the company's stock its best day in more than a decade.
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Cops in the toilet paper aisle: Grocery stores add extra security
Grocery stores are bringing on additional off-duty police officers and private security guards to help manage crowded aisles, long lines and jammed parking lots during the coronavirus outbreak.
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India Has Tremendous Capacity To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO
The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of...
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Shaheen Bagh Anti-CAA Protesters Removed Amid Delhi Lockdown
Amid sharp rise in cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across India, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - has been cleared this morning after 101...
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Ensure Production Of Essential Items Not Impacted: PM Modi To India Inc
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked captains of India Inc to ensure that production of essential items is not impacted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and there is no hoarding and...
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Sunil Chhetri Chosen for FIFA-WHO Coronavirus Awareness Campaign along With Likes of Lionel Messi
Sunil Chhetri was named along with the likes of Lionel Messi, Philip Lahm, Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol to part of FIFA and WHO's new awareness campaign.
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Cultural events are being canceled everywhere. So what?
Major events around the world have been canceled or postponed as the race to contain the novel coronavirus continues. The cultural sector -- with its numerous fairs, shows and festivals -- has also been significantly impacted.
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Parking in a pandemic: Grounded planes scramble for storage space
The global aviation network system is turning into a frantic game of musical chairs.
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Coronavirus: Spanish army finds care home residents 'dead and abandoned'
An inquiry is launched after soldiers discover elderly coronavirus victims "dead in their beds".
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Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test
The clinic in London says it has "paused" its service following reports it sold several thousand tests.
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Coronavirus: Carmakers answer pleas to make medical supplies
The auto industry is pledging to help tackle a shortage of ventilators and masks as virus spreads.
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Coronavirus: Ten of your most-asked questions answered
How long do you have the illness, how does it affect asthmatics and other questions answered.
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Coronavirus: The worry of working in supermarkets and pharmacies
From supermarkets to warehouses to pharmacies, these are the people keeping things running.
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Unproven Coronavirus Drugs Could Be "Gift From God", Says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Monday said antimalarial drugs that are under investigation to treat the new coronavirus could be a "gift from God" despite scientists warning against the dangers of...
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Italy Reports 602 New Coronavirus Deaths In A Day
The number of deaths from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has grown by 602 to 6,078, the head of the Civil Protection Agency said on Monday, an 11% increase but the smallest rise in numerical...
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Free Flow Of Ocean Cargo At Rising Risk From Coronavirus
Ocean shipping is passing through multiple stages of coronavirus fallout, and the journey appears far from over.Stage one combined a containerized-goods supply shock and bulk-commodity demand shock, both centered in China and driven by temporary closures of factories, mills, plants, land transport and terminals.Stage two, now underway, features a containerized-goods demand shock centered in developed Western nations, driven by social distancing and...