Coronavirus: New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes from Thursday as lockdown curbs ease

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the move to "level 2" restrictions will mean retail, restaurants and other public spaces including playgrounds can reopen...

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Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests

May 11, 2020

Around 230 people between the ages of 12 and 65 were arrested on a range of charges, including unlawful assembly, “possessing anything with intent to...

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In Japan, coronavirus outbreak triggers instances of bullying, ostracism

May 11, 2020

"It's shameful," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told a recent parliamentary session. "Anyone could get infected." [caption id="attachment_671" align="alignright" width="570"] ...

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US: 105-year-old woman, who beat 1918 flu, now battles coronavirus

May 11, 2020

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Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy

May 11, 2020

Saudi Arabia is tripling its value added tax (VAT) as part of austerity measures to support its coronavirus-hit economy. The government in Riyadh also said...

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HMS Beagle: Dock for Darwin’s ship gets protected status

May 11, 2020

The remains of a rare 19th Century dock built for Charles Darwin's ship HMS Beagle has been recognised as a site of national importance. The...

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Coronavirus lockdown: The freed prisoner who is unable to return home

May 11, 2020

When Arif (name changed) was released from a prison in western India on 31 March, he longed to return home quickly. [caption id="attachment_653" align="alignleft" width="566"]...

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Coronavirus: Fears over growth of decontamination firms

May 11, 2020

Lives could be put at risk by an influx of companies offering to clean up potential coronavirus hotspots, a leading cleaning firm has warned. [caption...

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Iran naval ‘friendly fire’ incident kills 19 sailors in Gulf of Oman

May 11, 2020

Nineteen sailors have been killed and 15 others wounded in a "friendly fire" incident involving two Iranian naval vessels, the navy has said. [caption id="attachment_644"...

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Coronavirus: Use common sense to see loved ones outdoors – Dominic Raab

May 11, 2020

People in England can "meet up with other people" outside their household as long as they are outside and stay 2m apart, the government has...