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Coronavirus: Tesla ordered to keep main US plant closed

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 0:15
related countries: United States
related places: Friday

It reportedly planned to re-open on Friday, but authorities say this could lead to more virus cases.
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Coronavirus: Brazil's outbreak 'threatens Paraguay's success'

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 4:20
related countries: Paraguay

Paraguay's president says he has reinforced the border with the worst-hit country in South America.
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Coronavirus: China offers to help North Korea fight pandemic

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 9:55
related countries: North Korea

President Xi Jinping expresses concern about the threat to its neighbour, and offers to help.
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Coronavirus: Belarus WW2 parade defies pandemic and upstages Putin

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 11:04
related countries: Russia

Belarus goes ahead with a Victory Day parade but in Russia coronavirus forced its cancellation.
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Coronavirus: Russia swaps Victory Day parade for air show

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 12:56
related countries: Belarus

The Red Square parade was cancelled because of the pandemic, but in neighbouring Belarus the parade went ahead as planned.
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Coronavirus: Chinese official admits health system weaknesses

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 15:02
related countries: China

China says it will improve public health systems after criticism of its early response to the virus.
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Coronavirus: Six killed in clashes at Afghanistan food aid protest

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 15:19
related countries: Afghanistan

Clashes erupt after people complain about a perceived failure to help the poor during the pandemic.
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Little Richard: Self-declared architect of rock 'n' roll' dies

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 16:08
related countries: United Kingdom

The singer's hits included Good Golly Miss Molly, which made the UK charts in 1958.
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Coronavirus: Obama calls US response 'chaotic disaster'

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 19:21
related countries: United States

Barack Obama strongly criticises his successor Donald Trump over his response to the coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus: Tests offered at Vienna airport to avoid quarantine

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 23:06
related countries: Austria
related places: Vienna

The tests are for people arriving in Austria who want to avoid 14 days of quarantine, and cost €190.
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Coronavirus: How South Korea 'crushed' the curve

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 23:07
related countries: South Korea

South Korea was once a Covid-19 hotspot but used technology and testing to avoid a total lockdown.
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A Bundesliga beginners' guide

Saturday 9th of May 2020, 23:57
related countries: Germany

German football will be the first to restart in Europe - here's your guide to following it.
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