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Letter from Editor Katrice Hardy: Thank you for supporting local journalism

The pandemic has impacted us in many ways, but despite these challenges, our commitment to our community and you is stronger than ever.

       




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Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?

Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.




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Does pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset?

Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes.




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Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day'

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.




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Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.




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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.




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Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma

Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak.




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In pictures: How embassy hostage drama unfolded

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.




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Coronavirus: Yemen medics braced for 'unspeakable' crisis

"You can see the fear in their faces," says medic as health workers in Yemen brace for Covid surge.




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Afghanistan investigates reports Iran guards forced migrants into river

Afghanistan is investigating the alleged torture and drowning of migrants at the Iranian border.




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IS militants 'dumped bodies in Syria gorge', HRW says

The al-Hota gorge became "a place of horror" under the jihadist group, Human Rights Watch says.




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Coronavirus stokes Middle East boiling points

Tensions on the streets were already high - now the disease has fuelled them, says Jeremy Bowen.




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IS militants step up attacks on Iraqi security forces

Analysts say IS is exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, which is occupying authorities' attention.




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Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, 'fighting in Libya'

The private military group has up to 1,200 members supporting a renegade general, a leaked UN report says.




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Egypt says jailed filmmaker who mocked Sisi died from alcohol poisoning

Shady Habash, whose video mocked the president, "mistook hand sanitiser for water", prosecutors say.




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New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock

Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new prime minister.




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Know your rights during a traffic stop, police warn after badges stolen from Cambridge home

Police are encouraging the public to know their rights if they’re stopped on the road after two authentic police badges were stolen from a home in Waterloo Region earlier this week.




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Active COVID-19 cases declining in Waterloo Region, numbers show

Data shows that the number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region is on the decline. Here's a look at those numbers.




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Arrests made in Kitchener for Windsor homicide investigation

A heavy police presence outside a Kitchener apartment building late Friday afternoon has been linked to a homicide investigation by Windsor Police.




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Family safely escapes house fire that causes $200K in damage

A family of four was able to safely get out of their house after a fire caused $200,000 of damage.




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Snowbirds not flying over southern Ontario communities Saturday due to snowy weather

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will not be performing their flyover of Waterloo Region and other southern Ontario communities on Saturday due to snowy weather.




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One more death and 15 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region




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Your pictures of lockdown at home

Our readers reveal the new normal of their life during the coronavirus crisis.




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28 March - 3 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.




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25 April - 1 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.




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Fun for all the family at Butlin's

Photographer Barry Lewis captures the spirit of a Butlin's holiday camp in 1982.




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McClaren under instant pressure

England's new coach will not have a honeymoon period




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I'm sorry but no regrets - Zidane

Zinedine Zidane apologises for his headbutt on Marco Materazzi but says he does not regret his actions.



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German coach Klinsmann quits

Jurgen Klinsmann steps down as Germany coach after two years in charge and is replaced by assistant coach Joachim Loew.




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Zidane named best player

France captain Zinedine Zidane wins the World Cup's Golden Ball award, despite being dismissed in the final.



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Italy claim World Cup triumph

Italy win the World Cup on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for a headbutt in extra-time.



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How China plans to lead in computer chips

China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle.




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The garlic farmers who love Trump

American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports.




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Huawei: Boom time in China

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.




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What Trump wants from trade

President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade.




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Is Disney's theme park reopening a roadmap for businesses?

New measures being introduced at Shanghai Disneyland could be a blueprint for firms restarting operations.




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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown fatigue' blamed for increase in driving

The RAC motoring group says the number of vehicles on the road is up 11% since the lockdown began.




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'We are not happy with China' - Trump

The US president says he is not happy with China and the role it played in the coronavirus outbreak.




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China economy: Why it matters to you

As China struggles to cope with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, we look at the scale and importance of its financial might.




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Coronavirus: Nasa images show China pollution clear amid slowdown

Nasa says major decreases in nitrogen dioxide levels are "at least partly" linked to the outbreak.




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Coronavirus: China wildlife trade ban 'should be permanent'

China should apply a permanent ban on the wildlife trade in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.




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Mount Everest: Nepal's government shuts off mountain amid virus outbreak

The highest mountain in the world will be closed to climbers until at least 30 April.




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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.




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Trump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet

The US president used the term despite warnings to avoid stigmatising one region or group.




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Alibaba's Ma donates coronavirus test kits to US

In his first tweet the billionaire said 500,000 testing kits and one million masks were going to the US.




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Back to school for some in China

Students in south-west China are returning to school after more than a month off due to coronavirus.




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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to quarantine all arrivals from abroad

Hong Kong has seen 57 new infections over the past two weeks, 50 of which were imported.




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China to restrict US journalists from three major newspapers

The three affected newspapers deplored what they said was an unprecedented attack on press freedom.




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Norwich complete deal for Bennett

Norwich City complete the signing of defender Ryan Bennett from Peterborough for an undisclosed fee.