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Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
Middle East

Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Coronavirus deaths in Turkey rose to a record for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday and the…
Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
World

Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the US may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus…
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
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Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.…
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
Life & Style

In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries

LIBOURNE, France (AP) — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and…
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
World

North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to…
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
World

German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s partial lockdown measures could be extended until early Spring if infections are not brought under control,…
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
World

Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation’s response to the pandemic are likely…
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
World

Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores

NEW YORK (AP) — After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small…
Iran shuts gov’t offices, tightening virus restrictions
Middle East

Iran shuts gov’t offices, tightening virus restrictions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Friday announced that all government offices will effectively close and operate with only essential…
Students in Burkina Faso fear extremists more than COVID-19
World

Students in Burkina Faso fear extremists more than COVID-19

DORI, Burkina Faso (AP) — Balkissa Barro’s been waiting for months to go back to school, but now that she…
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