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Virus deaths approach 400,000 as oil producers extend output cuts
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Virus deaths approach 400,000 as oil producers extend output cuts

The global death toll from the coronavirus neared 400,000 on Sunday with fatalities accelerating in Latin America, as oil-producing countries…
Turks stream out for first lockdown-free weekend in nearly two months
Middle East

Turks stream out for first lockdown-free weekend in nearly two months

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turks streamed outside on Saturday for their first weekend without a coronavirus lockdown in nearly two months,…
Italy thirsts for tourists as country reopens to Europe
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Italy thirsts for tourists as country reopens to Europe

Italy reopened to travellers from Europe on Wednesday, three months after the country went into coronavirus lockdown, with all hopes…
Mexican zoo saves animals endangered by virus crisis
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Mexican zoo saves animals endangered by virus crisis

Kira, a two and a half year-old tiger, arrived at a zoo in Mexico’s northeast in April after her owner…
WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems
World

WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems

Healthcare systems across Latin America risk being overwhelmed by the coronavirus, the World Health Organization has said, as the death…
Moscow eases lockdown despite high virus caseload
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Moscow eases lockdown despite high virus caseload

Shopping malls and parks are set to reopen in Moscow on Monday as the Russian capital eases coronavirus restrictions despite…
Latin America virus cases top 1m as UK, Russia ease lockdowns
World

Latin America virus cases top 1m as UK, Russia ease lockdowns

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Latin America have surged past one million, while hard-hit Britain and Russia eased lockdowns Monday, despite…
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions
Middle East

Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey…
World virus cases top 6 mn as leaders disagree on pandemic response
World

World virus cases top 6 mn as leaders disagree on pandemic response

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped six million Sunday, with Brazil registering another record surge in daily infections as…
Egyptian police arrest 3 for holding wedding ceremony despite gathering ban
Egypt

Egyptian police arrest 3 for holding wedding ceremony despite gathering ban

Egyptian police have arrested three people responsible for organizing a wedding ceremony in a Monufiya governorate village, despite a ban…
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