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Coronavirus: could the Tokyo Olympics be cancelled?
World

Coronavirus: could the Tokyo Olympics be cancelled?

The 2020 Olympics are due to open in Tokyo on July 24 but with coronavirus sweeping the world, there is…
Virus deaths soar in Italy, US deploys national guard
World

Virus deaths soar in Italy, US deploys national guard

Italians braced for a second day of national lockdown Wednesday after a sharp spike in coronavirus-related deaths, as New York…
Coronavirus spurs Egypt to ban gathering events at schools
Egypt

Coronavirus spurs Egypt to ban gathering events at schools

Egypt’s Ministry of Education addressed schools across the country to halt seminars, celebrations, visits, trips, camps, and any gatherings of…
Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US
World

Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US

Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed Monday…
US virus cases pass 500 as California readies for cruise ship arrival
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US virus cases pass 500 as California readies for cruise ship arrival

The number of US coronavirus cases soared past 500 Sunday, including two further deaths, as California braced for the arrival…
Bahrain F1 race to be held without fans due to coronavirus
Middle East

Bahrain F1 race to be held without fans due to coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will go ahead on March 22 without fans due to the…
Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbors report more cases of coronavirus
Middle East

Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbors report more cases of coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s authorities have recorded four news cases of the coronavirus, taking the total of infections to…
How the coronavirus has hit global sport
World

How the coronavirus has hit global sport

Basketball superstar LeBron James said he won’t play if his Los Angeles Lakers have to hold games behind closed doors…
Gulf states report new rise in coronavirus cases
Middle East

Gulf states report new rise in coronavirus cases

DUBAI (Reuters) – The number of coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates has risen to 45 from 30, the…
‘It’s humiliating’: China’s virus controls raise hackles
World

‘It’s humiliating’: China’s virus controls raise hackles

An elderly man in virus-hit China pops out to use a public toilet without wearing a compulsory face mask. The…
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