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US election 2020: Rampant Biden crushes Sanders in hat-trick

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 4:06
related countries: United States
related places: Florida, Sanders

As his momentum grows, the former US vice-president appeals directly to Sanders supporters.
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Coronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 4:21
related countries: United States

The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.
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Leroy Brewer: South Africa hunt rhino poaching investigator's killers

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 11:22
related countries: South Africa

South Africa's police chief pays tribute to Lt Col Leroy Brewer after he is shot dead in an ambush.
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China to restrict US journalists from three major newspapers

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 12:31
related countries: China, United States

The three affected newspapers deplored what they said was an unprecedented attack on press freedom.
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Coronavirus: Temporary hospital being built in Moscow

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 13:14
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Construction work is underway on a temporary hospital that has been designed to treat hundreds of patients.
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Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 14:01
related countries: South Africa
related places: Cape Town

Six of the 1,700 people on board the Aidamira, off Cape Town, are being tested for coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: UK and US stocks dive despite stimulus plans

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 15:04
related countries: United Kingdom, United States
related places: Market

The FTSE 100 falls 5% despite fresh measures to prop up the US and UK economies.
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Coronavirus: Trudeau grabs coat during live press briefing

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 18:00
related countries: Canada

While giving an update on Covid-19 measures, Canada's PM suddenly felt a bit chilly.
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Italy coronavirus deaths rise by record 475 in a day

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 20:24
related countries: Italy, China

Nearly 3,000 people have now died from coronavirus in Italy - the most affected country after China.
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Coronavirus: Trump grilled on use of term 'Chinese virus'

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 21:31
related countries: China

Reporters quiz the president on his language and if athletes are getting priority testing.
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Coronavirus and how it's changed our world

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 21:54
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

From clearer water in Venice to emptier trains in London, how has coronavirus changed everyday life?
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US-Canada border to close amid virus crisis

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 22:01
related countries: Canada, United States

President Trump and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau agree that all but essential travel should cease.
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New Zealand passes law decriminalising abortion

Wednesday 18th of March 2020, 23:41
related countries: New Zealand

Parliament's vote to remove the procedure from the Crimes Act changes a law in force since 1977.
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