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Coronavirus: Trump says Dr Fauci's warning 'not acceptable'

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 1:27
related countries: United States United States

The president criticises his task force expert's caution about reopening the US too quickly.
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Remdesivir: Five Indian and Pakistani firms to make drug to 'fight coronavirus'

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 7:20
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, India India

The deal between Gilead and companies in South Asia will help make the drug for 127 countries.
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Burkina Faso: Twelve terror suspects 'found dead in their cells'

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 7:28
related countries: Burkina Faso Burkina Faso

An investigation is launched after 12 people die in police cells overnight in Burkina Faso.
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Coronavirus: New Zealand reopens with midnight barbers queues

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 9:43
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

Shops, cafes and parks reopen for New Zealanders - and some keen customers can't wait until morning.
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Matt Damon breaks Irish lockdown cover with surprise radio call

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 11:02
related countries: Ireland Ireland

A Dublin radio presenter had been appealing for the Oscar winner to call his programme for weeks.
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Coronavirus: State of emergency lifted in most of Japan

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 12:13
related countries: Japan Japan
related places: Tokyo, Osaka

Coronavirus infections fall in much of the country, but Tokyo and Osaka remain under emergency order.
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Coronavirus: New Zealand lockdown eased as businesses reopen

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 12:22
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

New Zealand has reported no new cases of the virus in the past three days.
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One in four US workers claiming jobless benefits

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 13:36
related countries: United States United States

Another 2.9 million Americans have filed for unemployment, bringing the total to more than 36 million.
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic is relaxing US drinking laws

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 14:42
related countries: United States United States
related places: Many

Many states are relaxing rules about selling alcohol to-go to accommodate Covid closures.
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Spectacular demolition at German nuclear site

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 15:13
related countries: Germany Germany
related places: Philippsburg

Two cooling towers are blown up at the disused Philippsburg nuclear power plant.
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EU court censures Hungary over migrant detentions

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 15:45
related countries: Hungary Hungary

The court ruling comes amid criticism of Hungary's coronavirus emergency law.
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South African minister embraces 'zol' meme that mocks her cannabis slang

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 16:21
related countries: South Africa South Africa

When Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma used outdated slang in a speech, a DJ and others were quick to respond.
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Coronavirus: Bamboo shortage forces Canadian zoo to return pandas to China

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 17:34
related countries: Canada Canada, China China

Two pandas are expected to be returned to China due to a shortage of imported bamboo because coronavirus has grounded flights.
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Appalachian Trail: Covid postpones the great American adventure

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 17:53
related countries: United States United States

For those missing the great outdoors, the mythology of the Appalachian Trail looms large.
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Coronavirus: Two Rohingya test positive in refugee camp

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 19:09
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

Aid agencies warn of the impact on the camp in Bangladesh, home to around one million Rohingya.
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Richard Burr: Senate intelligence chief steps down for FBI probe

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 19:25
related countries: United States United States
related places: Republican

The Republican is suspected of using privileged details on coronavirus risks for insider trading.
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Coronavirus Sanofi: French drug giant rows back after vaccine storm

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 21:15
related countries: France France, United States United States

Sanofi's apparent readiness to favour the US market with any Covid-19 vaccine caused a row in France.
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Coronavirus: Surge in deaths reported in southern Yemen

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 21:21
related countries: Yemen Yemen

There are reports of a huge rise in people dying with coronavirus-like symptoms in the city of Aden.
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US church sues after bible study 'Zoombombed' by child abuse

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 22:07
related countries: United States United States

A hacker took over worshippers' computers and played 'sickening' images of child abuse, the suit says.
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Rick Bright: 'Ousted' US expert says 'inaction' caused virus deaths

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 22:19
related countries: United States United States

Former top health official Rick Bright says he was removed from his post due to political pressure.
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Coronavirus: Amsterdam trials 'Covid-safe' restaurant

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 23:01
related countries: Netherlands Netherlands

Dutch restaurants are currently closed but a trial is under way to see how they could operate safely.
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Australia Fires: Rescue dog Bear saves scores of koalas

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 23:01
related countries: Australia Australia

A koala-detecting dog has come to the rescue in the aftermath of Australia's fires.
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Coronavirus: Is Putin rushing Russia out of lockdown?

Thursday 14th of May 2020, 23:50
related countries: Russia Russia

The Russian president has declared a six-week lockdown over but the infection rate is still very high.
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