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China vows equal treatment for Africans after McDonald's apology

McDonald's said it had closed a restaurant in Guangzhou for diversity and inclusion training after an investigation confirmed social media reports it was barring "black people".




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Donald Trump wanted his own two-hour radio show during the pandemic

The US President said he envisioned a show running two hours a day, according to White House officials, and would do it were it not for the risk of encroaching on Rush Limbaugh, the conservative host.




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Multiple US protests for people 'sick and tired' of virus lockdown

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in multiple US states to protest against stay-at-home orders meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus.




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Shop with tongs and lock up your cat: Scientists' suggestions for life after lockdown

Experts looked at how different countries are coping in creating a list of 275 ideas to stop coronavirus spreading.




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After 10 days of hell, take it from me: you don't want to catch this virus

I did not think I was going to die but it absolutely felt like the virus was trying hard to kill me. I've never been so sick, or scared.




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Two dozen Rohingya die of starvation on drifting boat; 382 rescued

Bangladesh coastguard officials say the ship was drifting for weeks after failing to reach Malaysia, and it is believe more boats may remain adrift.




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What doctors on the front lines in New York wish they’d known a month ago

Ironclad emergency medical practices — about when to use ventilators, for example — have dissolved almost overnight.




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Anonymous tip 'led to the discovery of more than a dozen bodies' at US nursing home

Police responding to an anonymous tip found more than a dozen bodies at a nursing home in north-western New Jersey, according to reports.




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Prince Harry pays tribute to parents in lockdown

"This is hard on everyone, but it is especially hard on you," Prince Harry said to the families of children with severe health needs.




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Readers angered by Donald Trump's 'propaganda' briefing

The story about TV networks cutting away from the US President's press briefing generated the most online discussion with our readers this week.




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Donald Trump's three-phase plan to reopen economy to take months

Federal officials have warned that some social distancing measures may need to remain in place through to the end of the year to prevent a new outbreak.




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Bathroom Banksy: Street-artist's lockdown work

Banksy has followed official UK advice to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, much to his wife's concern.




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From 'Xi's doing a great job' to 'The WHO really blew it’: Trump's coronavirus response in tweets

The US President has been able to use Twitter to shape what the public talks about in the realm of politics. He's gone into overdrive on the coronavirus pandemic.




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Trump, at war with states over lockdowns, calls on people to rise up

US President Donald Trump has urged his supporters in three states to "liberate" themselves from stay-at-home orders aimed at containing COVID-19.




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Boris Johnson starts to take back control as Britain prepares to ease lockdown

As part of a major set of changes, the British government government will closely examine the economic and health impacts of the lockdown, as it prepares to decide when and how some measures can be eased.




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Encouraged by Trump, protesters pressure governors over lockdown

Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from President Donald Trump are moving to ease restrictions despite warnings from experts.




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Pandemic gives Arthur Sinodinos 'baptism of fire' as US ambassador

Our man in Washington is making new friends at a safe distance.




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'Armed bandits' kill dozens in north-west Nigeria

Police said some of the gunmen wielded AK 47 guns in the attacks on villagers.




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'Cartels are scrambling': Lockdown hits the global drug trade

Traffic over the Mexican-US border has slowed and supplies from China have dried up, but the drug cartels are still finding a way to sell their wares.




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New Zealand to ease virus lockdown next week

The nation of 5 million introduced its highest, level-four lockdown measures in late March.




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The brave few workers who keep the country going under lockdown

While hundreds of thousands in Spain have lost their jobs during the lockdown, these few workers are making sure the basic needs and services function at the risk of also falling ill.




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'Immunity passport' to free recovered Chileans from lockdown

Critics warn against moving too quickly with a medical union secretary saying: "There are serious doubts over existence of long-term immunity to this virus."




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Indonesia bans Ramadan mass exodus tradition to curb coronavirus spread

The mass exodus tradition, locally known as mudik will not be allowed to proceed at the end of the Muslim fasting month, President Joko Widodo said.




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South Korea plays down reports Kim Jong-un is near death

Officials in Seoul say they have not seen any unusual activity in North Korea, following reports North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was gravely ill.




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Coronavirus deaths in the US top 45,000, doubling in a week

New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan each reported their highest single-day coronavirus-related death tolls on Tuesday - over 800 between the three states.




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Forward planning for post-lockdown fiesta

Whether this summer will include the usual beach parties and live concerts is still uncertain but a group of Cypriot friends studying in Aberdeen are determined to bring back the island’s summer party mood, and if the coronavirus situation allows are organising a post-lockdown fiesta. Are the public ready? The...

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Coronavirus: Open markets back in business after lockdown (updated)

Open markets in Limassol, Dherynia, and Larnaca began operating again on Saturday for the first time since the lockdown measures were enforced. The openings followed similar moves in Nicosia after the government decided to ease restrictions last week. “There is order, safety, calm and people are shopping,” Limassol Mayor Nicos...

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Putin presides over slimmed down Victory Day as virus cases rise

Russia marked 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday, but the coronavirus outbreak forced it to scale back celebrations seen as boosting support for President Vladimir Putin. With coronavirus infections rising, Putin last month postponed the highlight of annual Victory Day celebrations,...

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Coronavirus: Repatriated graduate documents quarantine on Youtube (Videos)

A Cypriot national who recently returned from London on one of the dozens of repatriation flights has documented her journey and experience in quarantine on her Youtube channel. Alina Nazrulloeva, who posted the videos on her channel FOMOthevlog, arrived on the island a week ago after getting a call informing...

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Half of Spaniards will see lockdown eased from Monday

Spain’s daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, as half the country prepared to move to the next phase of an exit from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns. Spain began to loosen its lockdown this week, but Phase 1 will include a...

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Kanika Kapoor missing kids terribly during COVID-19 lockdown

Kanika Kapoor posted an adorable picture of her kids in a heartfelt post




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Disha Patani's dance routines and pets keep her occupied at home during lockdown

Disha Patani opened up about how her filming schedule and professional life has come to a halt




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Neha Kakkar plans to spend time with Aditya Narayan after coronavirus lockdown?

Neha Kakkar turned to Instagram and shared some throwback photos with Aditya from their Indian Idol times.




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Salman Khan beefs up, undergoes massive transformation during lockdown

Salman Khan has undergone a shocking transformation during the coronavirus lockdown




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Vidya Balan on how she is using the lockdown to her advantage: I can be self-reliant

Vidya Balan, in a recent interview, shed light on the many realisations she has been having during the lockdown




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Sona Mohapatra slams Ram Gopal Varma for sexist remark on domestic violence

Sona Mohapatra recently called out controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma after he made a sexist remark




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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's pet dog dies amid lockdown

Indian cricketer took to Twitter and revealed that he had Bruno for 11 years




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Sara Ali Khan says 'missing being a working woman' amid lockdown

She also urged people to stay home, stay safe and stay positive amid the lockdown.




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Richa Chadha speaks out against the rise in domestic violence cases amid lockdown

Richa Chadha releases a domestic violence awareness campaign to curtail its growing impact




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Farhan Akhtar donates over 1,000 PPE kits to hospitals all over India amid pandemic

Farhan Akhtar recently won the hearts of fans as a result of his generous donation to hospitals in India




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Kareena Kapoor says Sara Ali Khan's London departure left her sad

Kareena Kapoor was left visibly upset when Sara Ali Khan was leaving for London after her vacation in Mumbai




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Zoa Morani urges all Covid-19 recovered people to donate blood for plasma therapy trials

Zoa took to Instagram and shared photos from the hospital while donating the blood.




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Coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to unveil UK's lockdown exit roadmap on Sunday

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Coronavirus and smoking: What does the World Health Organization say?

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Coronavirus: Amsterdam art centre uses greenhouses to offer outdoor eating amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Millions at risk of tuberculosis amid COVID-19 lockdowns, warns study

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Over 19,000 artefacts seized in international art trafficking crackdown, says Europol

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Amnesty slams alleged police brutality in French lockdown enforcement

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VE Day: A locked down Europe commemorates as best it can

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Coronavirus: Czechs so far avoid worst of COVID-19 despite lenient lockdown

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