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The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening globally: WHO chief

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said that although the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening.According to Tedros, mo

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Globally COVID-19 situation is worsening: WHO chief

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerlan

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Globally COVID-19 situation is worsening: WHO chief

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said that although the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe is improv

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Japanese key index of business conditions in April drops to lowest

The Japanese government maintained its assessment on Fridaythat the economy in April had "worsened," with its index of business conditions dropping to the lowest level since record keeping began.A

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Merkel's refusal to visit U.S. shows Germany's changed priorities

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. /Reuters Editor's note: Iram Khan is a Pakistan-based commentator on international affairs. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the

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Ibuprofen tested as potential treatment for COVID-19

It is hoped "a specific form" of the anti-inflammatory drug can prevent severe breathing problems and mean less time in hospital.

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

A relative stands at a distance during the burial of Robson de Souza Lopes at Parque Taruma cemetery in Manaus, Brazil, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. /AP Confirmed coronavirus cases in Latin Americ

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A new Cold War is the wish of 'Five Eyes,' not China

The White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 27, 2020. /Xinhua Editor's note:Andrew Korybko is a Moscow-based American political analyst. The article reflects the author's opinion and not

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African-American death exposes severity of U.S. racial discrimination

Protesters demonstrate outside of a burning Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct Thursday, May 28, 2020. Protests erupted over the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who died in police cus

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Latin America's slums facing losing battle against virus spread

A woman wearing a protective face mask and disposable gloves as a measure to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, waits outside a soup kitchen, in Caracas' Petare slum in Venezuela, Thursday,

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Fed official says COVID-19 pandemic worsens U.S. inequality

The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening U.S. inequality in income and race, a senior Federal Reserve official said Thursday. "This health crisis has not so much changed thi

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Cherishing the pandemic's silver lining

Amid the global suffering, the coronavirus pandemic has brought one unexpected benefit – bluer skies over many of the world's major cities. Travel bans and lockdowns have cleaned the air. With har

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Italy records over 150,000 COVID-19 recoveries, death toll at 33,142

The novel coronavirus infection trend continued downward in Italy as the number of recoveries jumped by 3,503 on Thursday, bringing the total to 150,604, the Civil Protection Department said. Meanwh

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Australia faces more waves of patients amid pandemic: experts

Australia is facing the second and third waves of patients between now and Christmas due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey of 1,000 local medical General Practices (G

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China’s food delivery giant Meituan hits $100B valuation amid pandemic

Meituan’s shares hit a record high on Tuesday, bringing its valuation to over $100 billion.The Hong Kong-listed giant, which focuses on food delivery with smaller segments in travel and transpor

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Protests in Ecuador against job, wage cuts, over virus

A protester holds an Ecuadoran national flag during a demonstration against wage and budget cuts imposed by the government to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, in Quito, Ecuador, May 25, 2020. /AF

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Bolsonaro joins supporting rallies as political crisis deepens

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday hailed supporters rallying in the country's capital to back his administration as an unfolding political scandal adds to the public health crisis drive