People living with abuse will be able to use the pharmacy's consultation rooms to contact helplines.
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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Coronavirus: Brian May says the shortage of PPE is 'horrendous'
The guitarist says he is 'angry and sad' over the situation, as Queen release a new charity single.
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Coronavirus: Calls for clarity as tips due to reopen
Some authorities say waste sites will reopen at the weekend, while others say further guidance is needed.
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Nigerian drummer Tony Allen dies aged 79
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created Afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies in Paris aged 79, his manager says
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Leave.EU founder Arron Banks did not break electoral law
Arron Banks, the Brexit campaigner, has said he has been "completely vindicated" after reaching a settlement with the Electoral Commission. The watchdog referred the Leave.EU co-founder to the National Crime Agency (NCA) after his campaign was fined for breaking electoral law. But the agency found "no evidence" of criminal offences and Mr Banks threatened to sue the commission over £8 million in referendum campaign funding. The watchdog said all...
UN chief:16 armed groups have responded to cease-fire appeal
Sixteen armed groups have responded positively to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ appeal for a global cease-fire to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, but the U.N. chief said Thursday that mistrust remains high and turning intentions into an end to hostilities is difficult. According to an informal tally kept by the U.N. based on various sources, the 16 armed groups that responded positively are from Yemen, Myanmar, Ukraine, Philippines, Colombia,...
Coronavirus: 'We go hungry so we can feed our children'
A growing number of families are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Ramadan and Coronavirus: Breaking my fast on Zoom
How fasting in lockdown and isolation has changed Ramadan for young Muslims this year.
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Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: What it's like to be shielding in your twenties
Grace, 26, doesn't look it but she's deemed extremely vulnerable - here's how she's dealing with having to shield.
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Nordic Islands seen in their 'surreal light'
The breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Faroe Islands.
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Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19
Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus.
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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: 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: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'
Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.
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How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence
The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.
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The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient
Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.
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‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history
Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.
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Lockdown homeschooling: The parents who have forgotten what they learned at school
Parents have been turning to Google to help them teach the things they’ve forgotten.
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At 1: 15, RIL plans India’s largest rights offer
Reliance Industries (RIL), India’s most valued company, plans to raise Rs 53,125 crore through a rights offer at Rs 1,257 a share, a 14% discount to the stock’s Thursday close on the BSE at Rs 1,467. This is RIL’s first fund-raise from the public in three decades and the largest rights offering by an Indian company. Last year, Vodafone Idea and Airtel had come out with rights offerings of about Rs 25,000-crore each.
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PM signals push to attract firms that exit China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday signalled a major push to boost investments in the country and capture a part of the supply chain that is expected to move out of China as global corporations look to diversify their production base in the aftermath of Covid-19.
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Share of U-60 group in India’s Covid deaths rises
More than half of the total Covid-19 deaths in India are among those aged above 60 years, while those between 60-75 years of age are most vulnerable, accounting for 42% of total fatalities, the latest data from the health ministry showed. Though less at risk, those between 45 and 60 years accounted for 34% deaths due to the disease.
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States face daunting task of evacuating millions of migrants
A day after the Union home ministry opened the floodgates for the return of stranded migrant workers and others to their native places, the Herculean challenge of handling the logistics of registering, screening, transporting and quarantining lakhs of returnees appeared to weigh down states like Bihar and UP, which between them have close to 42 lakh people waiting to return.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
4 Karnataka Ministers Self Quarantine As Journalist Tests COVID Positive
Four ministers of Karnataka have gone into self-quarantine after they came in contact with a video journalist of local channel who has tested positive for COVID-19. The list includes state's Deputy...
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Coronavirus: Deadline day for 100,000 tests pledge
It comes as the PM is to lead the Downing Street briefing later - the first time since his return to work.
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Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday
A host of tributes and gifts help the WW2 veteran who raised £29m for the NHS mark his 100th birthday.
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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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Coronavirus: Jury trials face 'biggest change since WW2'
Measures last seen in World War Two will be needed to allow jury trials to resume, says top judge.
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Coronavirus: NHS faces 'massive' challenge helping patients recover
Recovering patients may still experience weakness, breathlessness and anxiety, therapists say.
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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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Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'
Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both.
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Coronavirus: Child abuse calls to NSPCC up 20% since lockdown
Calls specifically about emotional abuse have jumped 50%, the charity says.
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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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Trump erupts at campaign team as his poll numbers slide
President Donald Trump erupted at his top political advisers last week when they presented him with worrisome polling data that showed his support eroding in a series of battleground states as his response to the coronavirus comes under criticism. As the virus takes its deadly toll and much of the nation's economy remains shuttered, new surveys by the Republican National Committee and Trump's campaign pointed to a harrowing picture for the president...
Coronavirus R0: Is this the crucial number?
The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown.
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Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?
Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown?
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Coronavirus: Madrid's balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown
People in Madrid can watch films from their balconies after the local council brought in huge screens.
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'We'll starve to death if this continues'
Half of the world's workers could lose their jobs because of Covid-19, we meet four who are struggling with lockdown.
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In pictures: Iranian embassy siege in London
Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.
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An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner
How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.
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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?
Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.
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Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds, and a baby in a very exclusive club
Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club.
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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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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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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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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Justin Trudeau's Mother In Hospital After Apartment Fire
Margaret Trudeau, the mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was rushed to hospital overnight after a fire broke out in her Montreal apartment, sources and local media said Tuesday.
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US Registers Millionth Coronavirus Case, Number Of Deaths Cross 58,000
The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some...
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Coronavirus: Mike Pence flouts rule on masks at hospital
In a deleted tweet, the Mayo Clinic said the US vice-president had been told of their mask rules.
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VE Day anniversary: Queen to lead events 75 years on
The Queen will address the nation as part of a series of events to mark the end of World War Two in Europe.
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Coronavirus: Call for £700 catch-up premium for poorer pupils
Secondary schools should get cash to offer extra tuition to disadvantaged pupils, say MPs and peers.
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Coronavirus: Medical cannabis access eased amid lockdown
Clinics have been offering online consultations.
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Ground Situation In Bihar Behind Nitish Kumar's Stance On Migrants
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has refused to bring back students and migrant labourers, sticking to his stand that puts lockdown rules first. While it has ensured that the COVID-19 figures in the...
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Court Stays Kerala's Order To Defer Part Of Government Staff's Salaries
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed the state's Left government's order to defer payments of a portion of salaries of all government employees by five months. The order has been stayed for two...
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Coronavirus: 98-year-old doctor working through the lockdown
France's oldest doctor continues to support patients during the pandemic, despite being at high risk of getting coronavirus.
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Refugee camp image wins food photo contest
An image of children at a Rohingya refugee camp wins Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2020.
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Coronavirus: Lockdown on a deserted Australian Island
How one Australian couple ended up isolated in paradise on Fraser Island.
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The trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima
How a message of hope and peace is being spread by trees
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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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Coronavirus: 'My cafe's going bust before it's even opened'
A car factory worker turned cafe owner explains how coronavirus is affecting his business dream.
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Coronavirus: Wild animals enjoy freedom of a quieter world
Lockdowns give parts of the natural world an opportunity to experience life with fewer humans around.
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'I wanted doors I could slam': Growing up in a see-through house
Shelley Klein lived in a modernist masterpiece - but envied her friends' more traditional homes.
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Coronavirus: Two million Bangladesh jobs 'at risk' as clothes orders dry up
Half of the four million garment industry jobs in Bangladesh could be lost as orders dry up.
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The Valentine's Day snake puzzle
Why were 29 snakes left in pillowcases in a Sunderland dustbin the day before and the day after Valentine's Day?
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India coronavirus: The man giving dignified burial to Covid-19 victims
Abdul Malabari has taken on the task of burying those who died with the virus in one Indian city.
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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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Monday, April 27, 2020
'India now 3rd-biggest military spender in world'
India has for the first time emerged among the top three nations in the world in terms of military expenditure, though the US spends more than 10 times and China almost four times its defence budget. Latest data released by global think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) early on Monday shows the total global military expenditure rose to $1,917 billion in 2019, an increase of 3.6% from 2018.
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Coronavirus: UK to hold minute's silence for key workers who died
The PM and NHS leaders will join the tribute to front-line workers who have died with coronavirus.
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Missing Luke Durbin 'had a debt to county lines dealers'
Luke Durbin, who disappeared in 2006, was a drug dealer who owed money, a documentary reveals.
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Residents Protest COVID Suspect's Cremation, Throw Stones At Haryana Cops
Residents of a village in Haryana's Ambala clashed with the police and threw stones at doctors on Monday evening as they protested the cremation of a COVID-19 suspect. The woman, in her early 60s,...
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Coronavirus Lockdowns Begin To Ease, Cases Top 3 Million
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide soared past three million on Monday as several European nations and a handful of US states began taking steps to reopen their shuttered economies.
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Donald Trump Appears To Confirm That North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Is Alive
US President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to confirm that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is alive, saying he wished him well after days of speculation over the dictator's whereabouts.
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Wuhan's L-Type Coronavirus Likely Caused More Deaths In Gujarat: Experts
The high COVID-19 mortality rate in Gujarat could be due to the dominance of the L-type strain of coronavirus, found to have been more prevalent in Wuhan in China, where the outbreak started, experts...
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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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Coronavirus: Furloughed workers offered online skills training
The government urges staff in lockdown to take online training for the post-virus economy.
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Coronavirus: 'Thousands' of North Sea oil and gas jobs under threat
The UK's oil and gas industry says many firms will struggle to survive through the coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus: More than 2,000 prisoners may have been infected, says PHE
The number of infected prisoners could be six times higher than confirmed cases, health officials say.
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China is installing surveillance camera outside people's front doors ... and sometimes inside their homes
The morning after Ian Lahiffe returned to Beijing, he found a surveillance camera being mounted on the wall outside his apartment door. Its lens was pointing right at him.
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CBDT charges 3 IRS officers for 'tax hike' report
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has named three senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers in its chargesheet on Monday for creating policy uncertainty and panic by unauthorisedly publishing 'tax hike' report and 'misguiding' young taxmen.
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227 COVID-19 Containment Zones In Kolkata, Total 348 In 4 Bengal Hotspots
West Bengal's four hotspot districts - Kolkata, North 24 parganas, Howrah and East Midnapore have a total of 348 hotspots, the state government informed today. Kolkata has 227 containment zones, North...
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Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco
Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled.
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Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash
County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk.
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Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered
The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered.
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Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions
Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'
Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes.
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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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Sunday, April 26, 2020
Spanish Government Says No Guarantee Football Will Resumes Before Summer
Spain's health minister expressed reservations over La Liga's plans to test players for coronavirus before resuming training saying prioritising footballers may breach government policy.
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Moise Kean Hosts House Party With Lap Dancing Amid Coronavirus Lockdown, Everton 'Appalled'
Reports suggest Moise Kean sent video clips to a private Snapchat group, with the footage showing female guests giving lap dances.
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No Live Serie A Yet But Footballers Can Begin Training in a Week, Says Italy's PM
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said athletes can begin training individually in a week and team training could start on May 18.
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Migrant evacuation plans turn into organised effort
Scattered initiatives to evacuate migrant workers, students and pilgrims stranded across the country on Sunday coalesced into a more coordinated action plan initiated by states like Odisha, Maharashtra and Gujarat even as Karnataka signalled its reluctance to jump right in, flagging the “risk” of immediately bringing back people stuck in Covid-endemic states as a “national issue”.
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Saudi coalition urges Yemen separatists to honor Riyadh deal
A Saudi-led coalition mired in a yearslong war in Yemen on Monday urged Emirati-backed separatists to honor terms of a Riyadh peace deal and return control of Aden to the country's internationally recognized government. The statement by Saudi Arabia comes after the separatists’ Southern Transitional Council again claimed sole control Sunday of Aden, a Red Sea port that serves as the internationally recognized government's capital as rebel Houthi...
"People Say I Am Hardest Working President": Donald Trump
Continuing his attacks against on media, US President Donald Trump on Sunday described himself as the "hardest working president", claiming that he has possibly done more work in his first tenure than...
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That I Broke Into Indian Team Through IPL is a Myth: Bumrah
Ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday said common belief that he burst onto the scene from the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a "myth", stressing on his domestic performances as being the key reason for his promotion to the top level and why budding cricketers today need to respect that.
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Have Learnt a Lot from Kohli's Preparation, Work Ethic: Vihari
India skipper Virat Kohli's preparation ahead of a game and work ethic are the two takeaways for Test batsman Hanuma Vihari, he said on Sunday.
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Before Leicester City, Claudio Ranieri's Brush with Glory with His Beloved AS Roma
A lifelong fan of AS Roma, Claudio Raneiri had almost taken the club to glory only to falter at the last hurdle and lose the Serie A title race to Inter Milan.
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back at Downing Street to lead response
Boris Johnson will chair the morning cabinet meeting, just over two weeks after leaving hospital.
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Coronavirus Updates: Biggest Single Day Spike Takes Total Cases To 26,917
Covid-19 India Updates: India on Sunday recorded its biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 1,975 patients testing positive, taking the total to 26,917, including 826 deaths, as per the...
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un "Alive And Well": South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key...
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Governor's Image Maligned Due To Frequent Visits By BJP Leaders: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over the issue of pending approval of Maharashtra governor to nominate Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as an MLC
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In France, billionaires isolate in hideaways as residents in Paris suburbs face unrest
While billionaires isolate themselves at luxurious hideaways on the Mediterranean during the coronavirus outbreak, residents in deprived and crowded areas of France are now facing a surge in deaths, along with unrest on the streets.
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In big rejig, govt appoints secys to a dozen key depts
In a major top-deck reshuffle, the government on Sunday appointed nearly two dozen new secretaries, including those for economic affairs, petroleum, environment and school education, while giving a three-month extension to health secretary Preeti Sudan in the wake of Covid-19.
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Pray that we can beat virus before Eid: PM
Asking people to observe Ramzan as a time of restraint, sensitivity and service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that the pandemic would have been tackled by the time of Eid, clearing the way for the festival to be celebrated with the usual enthusiasm.
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Govt may stand guarantee to bail out MSMEs
The government is considering a proposal to provide guarantee to businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, for accessing additional working capital at a time when cash flow is severely impacted due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
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50 IRS officers face probe for unsolicited hike-tax call
An annoyed government distanced itself from controversial tax proposals such as a Covid-19 cess and a wealth tax on the rich from a group of revenue service officials, not just rejecting the suggestions but also ordering an enquiry against the officers who released the report on Sunday. The prompt rebuttal was meant to stop panic among taxpayers, who are already nervous about the future with incomes under stress.
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Coronavirus: Captain Tom Moore gets Royal Mail birthday postmark
Royal Mail says it is "honoured" to honour the war veteran, who has raised £29m for the NHS.
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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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'I have lost care support because of coronavirus'
Thousands of Scots no longer have home-care support during the coronavirus crisis, the BBC finds.
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Girl Commits Suicide After Being Allegedly Raped In UP, 2 Arrested: Cops
Two persons were arrested for allegedly raping a girl, who committed suicide in Aligarh's Dadon, police said.
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Boy, 5, Gives Details Of Tutor Taking Classes During Lockdown In Punjab
A five-year-old boy spilled the beans when a Punjab police official asked his uncle for the address of his tutor's house from where the man was bringing his nephew and niece before being caught for...
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Saturday, April 25, 2020
"Intense Lockdown" In 5 Tamil Nadu Cities From Today To Curb Virus Spread
An "intense lockdown" to check the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus or COVID-19 began this morning in five cities of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, that have recorded nearly half of the...
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Desperate To Return Home In Lockdown, Man Turns Into Vegetable Trader
How do you travel from Mumbai to Allahabad when there is a lockdown? Buy 25 tonnes of onions, load them onto a truck and hit the road.
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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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"Not Worth Time & Effort": Trump On Pressers After Disinfectant Gaffe
President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that his daily coronavirus briefings were not worth his time, two days after sparking a furor by suggesting patients might be injected with disinfectant to kill...
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Sonia Gandhi Wants Credit Of Centre's Work For Small Businesses: Minister
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday attacked Congress president Sonia Gandhi for writing a letter to government regarding the condition of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) and...
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Close to 6,300 Indians infected in 50 countries
Close to 6300 Indian nationals abroad have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, posing a serious logistical challenge to the government as and when it decides to evacuate Indians stranded overseas. The number has almost doubled in the past 8-9 days as it stood at 3,336 on April 16.
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कोविड-19 के कारण पूरी दुनिया में क्रिकेट रुका हुआ था। लेकिन शनिवार से प्रशांत महासागर में स्थित वानुआतू और एशियन देश ताइवान में क्रिकेट गतिविधियां शुरू हुईं। दोनों आईसीसी के एसोसिएट सदस्य देश हैं। 42 दिन बाद पहली बार क्रिकेटर मैदान पर उतरे। आखिरी मैच 13 मार्च को ऑस्ट्रेलिया-न्यूजीलैंड के बीच हुआ था। वानुआतू में महिला क्लब सुपर लीग फाइनल्स हुआ। घरेलू टी20 लीग में मेले बुल्स ने पावर हाउस शार्क्स को 7 विकेट से हराकर टाइटल जीता। वानुआतू में 40 ओवर का...
PM Modi To Address Nation In 64th Edition Of ''Mann Ki Baat'' Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 64th edition of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' at 11 am on Sunday amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units
The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing.
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Hong Kong's cage homes are almost impossible to self-isolate in
Before the pandemic, Lum Chai used to go to the park and drink beers with friends to escape his tiny living quarters. Now the 45-year-old walks the city's streets alone to kill time and keep away from his neighbors.
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Michigan, Pennsylvania might be at greatest risk of mail voting error in November
States are rushing to get their mail voting infrastructure up to task as they anticipate a surge in absentee ballots in November's general election in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Politico reports."We're going to see a substantial switch to mail voting whether or not anybody prepares for it," said Wendy Weiser, the vice president for democracy at the Brennan Center. "The question is, will the system be prepared to accommodate that, or will it...
Chief VA physician: 'I had 5 million masks incoming that disappeared'
Veterans Affairs hospitals have not been overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic to the expected extant. Indeed, the national health system has been able to lend a hand to assist veterans being treated for COVID-19 in troubled state facilities. But Richard Stone, the physician in charge of the Veterans Health Administration, confirmed to The Washington Post for the first time that the system is short on masks and other supplies."I had 5 million masks...
Trump needs to 'run very close' for GOP to keep the Senate, Republican consultant warns
It's not shocking that some Republicans are concerned about President Trump's re-election chances next November — polling, while early, suggests he's in for a real fight against former Vice President Joe Biden, and the country's struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic have cast even greater doubt. But some members of the GOP are also growing more wary of the party's ability to hang on to the Senate, The New York Times reports.Recent surveys...
Judge orders ICE, ORR to speed up release of migrant children during pandemic
Los Angeles-based U.S. District Court Judge Dolly Gee ruled Friday that the Trump administration is violating the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which generally requires children detained at the border to be released within 20 days. Gee has found the U.S. government to be in violation of some elements of the settlement over the years, though the latest order comes amid the coronavirus pandemic, prompting Gee to express concern about the safety...
Trump's contradictory immigration order
If conventional political wisdom is that a leader should never let a crisis go to waste, it follows that a crisis will reveal a leader's true priorities. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump's focus couldn't be more clear.On Wednesday, Trump signed an executive order that bars most forms of immigration to the United States for the next 60 days. While not an outright ban on legal immigration, Trump's executive order is the culmination...
Global Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 2 Lakhs, WHO Warns Over Immunity
The World Health Organization warned on Saturday that recovery from coronavirus might not protect a person from reinfection as the global death count from the pandemic surpassed 200,000.
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5 Of A Family Found Dead In UP's Etah
Five members of a family were found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district on Saturday morning, police said.
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Coronavirus: Care home staff struggling to get tests
Managers have told the BBC their workers are having to travel long distances for screening.
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Coronavirus: Charity dad returns full-time to NHS front line
Paramedic Tristan Cork says he faced a dilemma but wants to "be part of the fight" against Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS
With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.
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Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings online
A celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days.
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2020 Mahindra XUV500 BS6 Bookings Open Online
The SUV manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra has officially commenced the online bookings for the BS6 compliant version of the XUV500. The interested customers can pre-book the BS6 SUV500 with a token...
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Friday, April 24, 2020
Centre to assess Ahd, Hyd, Surat, Chennai
These teams will issue necessary directions to state authorities for redressal of the situation and submit their report to the Central government “in larger interest of general public”, said the home ministry. Headed by additional secretary-level officers and comprising public health specialists and disaster management experts, the IMCTs would use their expertise to augment the states’ efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.
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Kho kho captain strikes gold, lands in penury
The Covid-19 pandemic brought despair for Nasreen and her family. She landed a contractual job with Airports Authority of India (AAI) last year, but she’s been unable to go to work because of the lockdown. She had written to AAI about her condition and some funds were released, but that wasn’t enough for the family of 13.
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Coronavirus: Dominic Cummings attended meetings of key scientific group
Downing Street confirms the PM's chief adviser attended Sage meetings but denies he is a member.
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Inject Disinfectant? Donald Trump's Medical Claims Baffle Nation, Experts
Top White House coronavirus advisor Deborah Birx shrank in horror and around the nation comedians sharpened their pens: President Donald Trump had just asked if virus victims couldn't be injected with...
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Coronavirus: Plea for public to get medical care when they need it
Sick children, or those with cancer or heart symptoms must not delay getting help, say doctors.
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Coronavirus: Applause for key workers 'is not enough'
NHS staff, police and firefighters need better pay and treatment after coronavirus, union leader warns.
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Colombia: Saving rare species in jungles once protected by war
Botanists from Kew are combing the forests of Colombia for new species threatened with extinction since peace accords were signed.
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Coronavirus: 'Revenge porn' surge hits helpline
The government-funded Revenge Porn Helpline has been busier than ever since the lockdown started.
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Coronavirus recovery plan 'must tackle climate change'
Tackling climate change must be woven into post-Covid economic solutions, UK ministers say.
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Coronavirus: Tory MPs to examine 'rise of China'
The UK needs a better understanding of China's global role when the coronavirus pandemic ends, MPs say.
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Coronavirus: 'Homeless' struggle to social distance
People living in shared accommodation are concerned about how they stay safe.
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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: Dancer uses bin night to perform for neighbours
Albert has not been able to dance freely, but that changed the moment he embraced taking the rubbish out as an act of freedom - and a gift to his new neighbours.
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Week in pictures: 18-24 April 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Lockdown: The teacher using pavements as blackboards
A mother of five spreads her knowledge of plants and trees by chalking names on local pavements.
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Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?
The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced.
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Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?
Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?
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Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?
Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food.
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Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard
Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult?
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The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy
Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch.
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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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Coronavirus: The celebrity cash giveaway and other stories fact-checked
Unpicking the week's dubious claims including a fake cash giveaway and a Covid-19 "remedy".
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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Major League Soccer Extends Training Facilities Ban to Mid-May Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Major League Soccer chiefs have barred players and staff from accessing training facilities till May 15.
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Don't Rush to Restart La Liga, 2nd Wave of Coronavirus Needs to be Avoided, Gareth Bale Warns
Gareth Bale said that everyone wants to start playing football but with coronavirus crisis still lingering, staying safe is more important.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: 21,700 Confirmed Cases In India, 4,324 Cured
Covid-19 India Updates: The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases rose to 21,700 in India on Thursday, including 686 deaths, health ministry data showed.
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Reports On Kim Jong Un's Health "Incorrect": Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ailing, criticizing his frequent nemesis CNN for running the story.
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Prickles the sheep found after seven years of Tasmania self-isolation
A sheep that went missing in the Tasmanian bush has been found seven years later.
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Quiz of the Week: On satellites and stars Together at Home
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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The retail expert who took a job on the shop floor
When Bryan Roberts lost his job as a retail analyst, he took his first ever job working in a shop.
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Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?
When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: 'I can't wash my hands - my water was cut off'
In the midst of a public health crisis, families in Detroit have no water due to non-payment.
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My Money: 'The alcohol bill has increased, but he's earned it!'
As part of a BBC blog series, Claire Millington in the UK talks us through one week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ramadan: Fasting safely during coronavirus crisis
During Ramadan, many Muslim people abstain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset.
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Coronavirus: Wages, sick pay and time off explained
As many people receive a smaller pay cheque, we explain wages and sick pay during the coronavirus outbreak?
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With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?
Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.
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10 songs supporting the world through lockdown
DJs around the world reveal the songs helping their listeners keep upbeat while stuck at home.
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Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'
Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.
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Experimental Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Failed In Human Trial: Reports
The experimental coronavirus treatment remdesivir has failed in its first randomized clinical trial, inadvertently released results showed Thursday, dampening expectations for the closely watched...
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Coronavirus: Wales lockdown rules tightened over second homes
Tougher rules from Saturday will make it clear people cannot stay or exercise outside their area.
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Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health
Italians are struggling to cope with Europe's strictest and longest-running lockdown.
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'Digital poverty' in schools where few have laptops
Moving school online has revealed the gap in access to technology for children at home.
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The couples still paying for a cancelled wedding
Venues are forcing couples to pay large cancellation fees over weddings postponed due to the lockdown.
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Coronavirus: How artists are depicting the lockdown
British sculptor Sir Antony Gormley is among the artists sharing work from home during the health crisis.
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Doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross Trump
It’s becoming a kind of daily ritual: President Donald Trump and a phalanx of doctors file into the White House briefing room each evening to discuss the coronavirus, producing a display of rhetorical contortions as the medical officials try to stay true to the science without crossing the president. On Tuesday, for example, Dr. Deborah Birx aligned herself with Trump's positive comments about plans to reopen businesses in Georgia and suggested that...
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Earthquake In Maharashtra's Wardha, Mild Tremors Felt
Mild tremors of 2.6 magnitude were experienced in 14 villages of Maharashtra's Wardha district on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.
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Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he had signed an order partially suspending immigration to the United States, arguing the drastic measure would protect jobs during the coronavirus...
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Coronavirus: Study to track infection and immunity levels
The findings will help to inform the government's strategy for easing the lockdown.
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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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Heads say 1 June earliest realistic school opening
A practical timetable for reopening schools is likely to mean next half term, say head teachers.
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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 lockdown: Living with my parents under new house rules
Madeleine, 22, shows us what life is like for a college student who has moved back in with her parents.
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Coronavirus: Health claims debunked
Beware of false claims about 5G, inhaling steam, skin colour and vaccines.
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Sex, Disability, and Sex and Disability
Disability and sex is a topic around which there are a lot of misconceptions, but what do disabled people think when people get awkward talking about sex with them?
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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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Coronavirus: The parents in lockdown with violent children
When your own child is a danger to you, how do you endure the isolation of social distancing?
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Coronavirus: Can my boss make me return to work? And other questions
Does the UK have reusable protective equipment and other coronavirus questions answered by BBC experts.
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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: Preparing for a Ramadan under lockdown
Key workers like Dr Kiran Rahim may be unable to fast this year due to the intensity of their work.
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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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Rina Sawayama: Turning familial pain into pop gold
How one of the year's catchiest pop albums started out as a dissertation on intergenerational pain.
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Canadian police failed to issue timely public alert about Nova Scotia gunman
Canadian police officials said on Wednesday that they failed to issue a timely public alert about the gunman responsible for the Nova Scotia shooting rampage last weekend that left 22 dead.
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Jio accepts FB friend request, sells 10% stake for record Rs 43,574 crore
Between Jio's last reported subscriber base of 388 million and the 700 million-plus Indian users on the three FB platforms – Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram – their combined reach will be well over a billion, albeit with considerable overlap.
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Bill Gates hails PM’s effort to contain Covid
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and gave a thumbs-up to the government’s efforts to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. “We commend your leadership and the proactive measures you and your government have taken to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 infection rate in India,” Gates said in a letter to Modi.
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2 Arrested For Allegedly Mocking Police In TikTok Video In Mumbai
Two young men were arrested and a boy detained for allegedly making a TikTok video mocking the police in Mumbai's Antop Hill area on Wednesday, an official said.
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Coronavirus: Test data 'reassuring for frontline healthcare workers'
The number of positive tests was no different to that of staff in non-clinical roles, say researchers.
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Big Night In: Doctor Who stars past and present unite for BBC charity show
Doctors from the past 50 years will appear on the star-studded fundraising telethon later.
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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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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Facebook Buys 9.99 Per Cent Stake In Reliance Jio For $5.7 Billion
Facebook Inc announced a $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Industries Ltd's telecom unit on Wednesday, making it the largest minority shareholder in Jio Platforms Limited.
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Trump Says ‘We Don’t Know’ How Kim Jong Un Is Doing
(Bloomberg) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know about Kim Jong Un’s health after American and South Korean officials gave differing accounts on the North Korean leader’s condition after he was conspicuously absent from a major celebration.“I wish him well, we’ve had a good relationship,” Trump said Tuesday in response to a question about Kim at a White House. The U.S. president said “we don’t know” if the reports about Kim’s health...
Trump announces 60-day ban on immigrants seeking permanent status in US
President says he could extend measure depending on health of economy amid coronavirus * Coronavirus – latest US updates * Coronavirus – latest global updates * See all our coronavirus coverageDonald Trump has announced a 60-day ban on immigrants seeking to live and work in America permanently, and said he could extend it depending on the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.The US president framed the executive order, which he expects...
Hundreds Of Amazon Workers Go On Strike For Better Conditions In Pandemic
Hundreds of Amazon warehouse employees in the US went on strike Tuesday against what they say are unsafe working conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said.
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Coronavirus: Government facing fresh questions over EU equipment scheme
The UK had ample chance to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment, sources tell the BBC.
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Will anyone ever find Shackleton's lost ship?
Last year's failed attempt to locate one of the world's great wrecks has lessons for future efforts.
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Nigerian citizen: I prefer to die from Covid-19 than hunger
Nigeria's lockdown is making life increasingly difficult for the country's poor. CNN's Stephanie Busari reports from Lagos on the desperation many face.
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Coronavirus: US green cards to be halted for 60 days, Trump says
The US president's immigration ban will not be applied to temporary workers entering the country.
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Tiny fraction of 'at risk' children attending schools
Fears grow that thousands of children in England face increased danger during the current lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Experts question UK self-isolation advice
Public health experts fear the current UK advice may not be enough to stop the spread of the disease.
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Coronavirus cure: When will we have a drug to treat it?
There no drugs proven to help doctors treat the disease, but work is under way around the world.
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Coronavirus: Supermarkets 'to face day of reckoning' on wages
Staff risking their health to serve the public should get more pay and respect, a union boss says.
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Coronavirus advice ignored by Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro
The president was seen coughing at a public rally, as criticisms against his response grow.
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Coronavirus: How a plus-size fashion retailer is adapting
Ojoma Idegwu, founder of plus-size fashion label Dear Curves, explains how she is adapting to coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Dressing up in isolation
Photographer Julia Keil finds inspiration in art as she turns the camera on herself while in isolation.
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Ex porn-star and activist explores men's rights issues
Philipp travels to a conference on men’s issues in Chicago, shedding light on the controversial movement.
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A coronavirus survivor's story: 'I touched death'
Elizabeth says she feels lucky to be alive after falling seriously ill with the virus.
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Coronavirus: The NHS staff living away from homes and families
In order to protect loved ones, some NHS staff are living away from home while they care for patients.
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Coronavirus: Meet the UK's DIY mask-makers
Thousands of people are producing cloth masks, despite UK authorities saying they are unnecessary.
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Coronavirus: Businesses adapting to life under lockdown
UK companies tell the BBC how they have changed in order to survive the coronavirus lockdown.
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India migrants ask: When can I go home?
Millions of desperate migrant workers are trapped far away from home with no jobs or money.
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Monday, April 20, 2020
US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash
US oil prices rebounded back above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude.
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Doctors' Body Warns Retaliatory Measures On Attacks Against Health Staff
Taking serious note of obstructions to the cremation of a Chennai doctor who died of COVID-19, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday warned of "appropriate retaliatory measures" if the...
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Coronavirus: Masks for public 'could put NHS supplies at risk'
The hospitals bosses' warning comes ahead of a review into whether the public should be urged to wear masks.
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Coronavirus: How the funeral industry is coping with Covid-19
A south-east London funeral directors say their workload has doubled since the outbreak.
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Over 1,200 new Covid-19 cases for third day
India registered more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with 1,267 reported on Monday, but the percentage growth of the infection dipped from Sunday’s high of 10.3% to 7.3%.
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'80% positive cases show no or mild symptoms'
The health ministry on Monday said 80% of Covid-19 cases were either asymptomatic or with mild symptoms, emphasising on the need to follow lockdown rules and maintain social distancing even within the family to avoid further spread of the infection.
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AP PHOTOS: Small businesses pivoting during pandemic
Without their usual flow of patrons to their three businesses in Chinatown and the Lower East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan, Abby and Paul Sierros needed a plan. Across the East River in Brooklyn, at Clementine Bakery, similar changes are happening. Michelle Barton’s bakery and café added fresh produce, fresh local bread, and protective gloves to their normal vegan fare.
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Coronavirus: Dentists facing 'critical shortage of kit'
Patients with urgent problems are having to "take matters into their own hands", a dental body says.
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Alcohol fuels rise in assaults on over 50s, study suggests
Drink-related violence may be behind a rise in A&E visits by older people, as total admissions fall.
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Coronavirus: New working arrangements for MPs as Commons returns
Questions by video link and strict social distancing will be among new features of parliamentary life.
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Plant disease: UK restricts olive tree imports to halt infection
Imports of lavender and rosemary will also be restricted from today to halt a deadly plant infection.
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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration
Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month following travel bans.
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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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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The patient who married hours before dying
Dr John Wright relates two love stories from the Covid wards of Bradford Royal Infirmary.
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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: Why are international comparisons difficult?
Should you be comparing Covid-19 statistics between countries?
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Afghanistan: 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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Coronavirus: Why hanging on to a ticket could save your favourite festival
Some independent festivals are worried refunding after virus cancellation could end their business.
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Coronavirus: Key workers are clapped and cheered, but what are they paid?
Every Thursday the country comes together to celebrate our key workers, but how well are they paid?
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Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe
British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms.
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
At Least 10 Killed In Overnight Shooting Rampage In Canada, Gunman Killed
A 51-year-old gunman killed at least 10 people including a police officer during an overnight rampage across rural Nova Scotia, according to Canadian federal police who said the suspect was found dead...
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Action Against Islamic Sect Members Who Violated Visa Rules: Minister
Members of the Tablighi Jamaat who violated visa norms will be dealt with strictly and action will be taken after several of them complete their quarantine period in connection with the coronavirus...
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In pictures: Meeting the neighbours during isolation
Photographer Zoë Savitz meets her neighbours for the fist time, as they stay at home during the coronavirus crisis.
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Hay fever or coronavirus: The symptoms compared
The Royal College of General Practitioners is warning people not to mix up the symptoms.
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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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Fruit labourers: 'If you don't want to work like a slave, you're out'
The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation in Spain's fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria.
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Coronavirus: How do I home-school my children?
Many parents are now responsible for their children's education, but as social media evidence suggests, it's not easy.
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Coronavirus: How to get to sleep during lockdown
If you've been counting sheep since lockdown started, these tips might help.
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Coronavirus: 'There is help out there if you ask for it'
Charities are giving vital financial help to families who never expected to be on the breadline.
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North Korean defectors, experts question zero virus claim
As a doctor in North Korea during the SARS outbreak and flu pandemic, Choi Jung Hun didn't have much more than a thermometer to decide who should be quarantined. Barely paid, with no test kits and working with antiquated equipment, if anything, he and his fellow doctors in the northeastern city of Chongjin were often unable to determine who had the disease, even after patients died, said Choi, who fled to South Korea in 2012. Local health officials...
Coronavirus Epidemic "On Descent", Says New York Governor
The coronavirus outbreak in New York - epicenter of the epidemic in the United States - is "on the descent," Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday.
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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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Coronavirus: 'I'm the nurse who switches off the ventilator'
Medical teams face tough decisions about when to turn off breathing machines for Covid-19 patients. One nurse tells her story.
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Coronavirus: Six ways the lockdown has changed the UK
After three weeks of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed.
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How Typhoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death
The chilling story of an Irish immigrant cook who brought typhoid to well-to-do families in New York.
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'Coronavirus is the biggest low in my career'
How designer Roksanda Ilincic is adapting her business during the coronavirus lockdown.
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India coronavirus: Should people pay for their own Covid-19 tests?
Experts question if India can effectively fight the outbreak if it will only pay for some tests.
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The translators giving indigenous migrants a voice
Indigenous Central American migrants can be left voiceless when facing US immigration authorities.
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Maha, Guj see huge rise in Covid-19 cases
In the biggest surge in the Covid-19 pandemic in India so far, 1,612 new cases were reported from across the country on Sunday, with Maharashtra (552), Gujarat (367) and Uttar Pradesh (179) registering their highest single-day count of fresh infections.
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U-turn: E-comm firms can deliver only essentials
The Centre on Sunday rescinded permission to e-commerce firms to resume the sale and delivery of non-essential items from Monday, a move that seems to have been prompted by protests by local traders whose businesses will continue to face restrictions during the extended national lockdown till May 3.
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'Virus knows no religion, caste': PM calls for unity
Emphasising that the world will require new business models in the wake of the devastation wreaked by coronavirus, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon the country's youth to summon their spirit of innovation to come up with solutions for the post-pandemic world. He said the world was in pursuit of new business models and India could take the lead.
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Obesity puts young at risk of corona infection
Obesity, a condition that often coexists with diabetes and hypertension, is emerging as a risk factor for severe Covid-19 infection even in those below 60 years. In this light, doctors have recommended to the WHO and the ICMR that it include information on weight and height of patients to enable estimation of body mass index (BMI) and assessment of obesity in the current case record forms.
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Tough road ahead, economy gears up for limited restart
Several key sectors of the economy are expected to begin operations from Monday as the Centre has given its nod for a limited start to jumpstart activities in some segments but industry representatives say it would be a tough task given the lack of public transport and several other restrictions such as movement of inter-state labour.
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Saturday, April 18, 2020
The internet has fun with the BBC News theme tune
Piano, dance, drums... people are sharing videos of their takes on the familiar music.
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Coronavirus: ‘Buying a round’ to thank NHS workers
Social enterprise Brewgooder is helping people buy beers for those on the coronavirus front line.
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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: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak
Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown.
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Doctor's diary: 'Fake news makes patients fear medical staff'
Conspiracy theories have been spreading among some parts of the BAME community, says Dr John Wright.
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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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Coronavirus: Talking to yourself in lockdown? You're not alone
Now that they're self-isolating, some people have started talking to themselves. Should they be worried?
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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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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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We'll all die if coronavirus comes here, say worried Haitians
Haiti has barely 60 ventilators for 11 million people, and a limited number of doctors who can operate them.
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Covid-19 in India: Count crosses 15k, toll over 500
The Covid-19 pandemic touched two grim milestones in India, with the total number of cases crossing 15,000 and the death toll going past 500 even as the country recorded its highest single-day rise in numbers at 1,266 on Saturday.
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Kerala to open restaurants, start odd-even for cars
From Monday onwards, a semblance of normalcy will return to at least seven of Kerala’s 14 districts as restaurants will open and a limited number of private vehicles under the odd-even scheme be allowed to ply.
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India changes FDI policy to block takeover threats
In a decision that has huge geopolitical and economic significance, the government has amended the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to put a blanket ban on investments through the automatic route by entities from countries that share a border with India. The move is seen as an attempt to ward off the threat of "opportunistic" Chinese takeover of Indian companies, whose valuations have been hit due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Open flight bookings after call on lockdown, govt tells airlines
Hours after Air India opened bookings for domestic flights from May 4 and some international ones from June 1, aviation minister HS Puri tweeted: “The civil aviation ministry clarifies that so far no decision has been taken to open domestic or international ops. Airlines are advised to open bookings only after a decision in this regard has been taken by the government.”
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"Live Free Or Die": Hundreds Protest Against US COVID-19 Lockdown Rules
Hundreds protested Saturday in cities across America against coronavirus-related lockdowns -- with encouragement from President Donald Trump -- as resentment grows against the crippling economic cost...
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Jamia Violence: Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam For Hate Speech
Delhi police charged former JNU student Sharjeel Imam with sedition before a court in Delhi today, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots in the Jamia Millia Islamia...
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Salon Owner, Customers Arrested For Violating Lockdown In Maharashtra
The police in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district have charged a hair salon owner and two of his customers for violation of lockdown.
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Doordarshan Runs On Public Money, Not Private Property Of BJP: CPIM
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday posted a satire-image and lashed out at the public broadcaster Doordarshan. He said the broadcaster is not the "private property of the BJP" doing...
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Briefing or rally? Trump shifts to campaign mode as he rails against the media
At his latest coronavirus press conference, the president attacked Joe Biden and suggested he might have saved the planetHe bashed “Sleepy Joe” Biden. He railed against the Russia investigation and “fake people” in the media. He predicted that had he not been elected, the world might have ended.And somewhere along the way, he talked about the coronavirus.The past few weeks have seen a battle between Donald Trump, the president, and Donald Trump,...