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Factory workers in Russia resume work after Putin eases coronavirus lockdown

Despite a sharp increase in the number of cases in the country, Russia is slowly easing the coronavirus lockdown

May 12, 2020

Low-skilled men suffer highest COVID fatalities in England and Wales

According to the latest data men who were working low skilled jobs had the highest rate of death due to the coronavirus in England and Wales

May 11, 2020

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Emerging economies burn through $240 billion in reserves, drain seen continuing: Bank of America

According to the Bank of America, several emerging countries have burned through their foreign exchange reserves over the lat two months

May 11, 2020

Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 as pro-democracy protests return

Authorities arrested more than 200 people during the pro-democracy protests that took place over the weekend

May 11, 2020

Germany surge sounds coronavirus alarm as world takes steps to reopen

After initial steps to ease the coronavirus lockdown, Germany reported the new spike in the coronavirus cases in the country

May 11, 2020

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As US meat workers fall sick and supplies dwindle, exports to China soar

While pork supplies tightened as the number of pigs slaughtered each day plunged by about 40 percent since mid-March

May 11, 2020

St-Pierre to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame

St-Pierre dethroned Michael Bisping for the middleweight championship at UFC 217 in November 2017, and was nominated for the best fighter at the ESPY awards four times

May 11, 2020

World's second-oldest airline, Avianca, driven to bankruptcy by coronavirus

After unsuccessful pleas for coronavirus aid from the Colombian government Avianca Holdings filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, May 10

May 11, 2020

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Freed Italian aid worker returns home on special flight

Silvia Romano, an Italian aid worker kidnapped 18 months ago in East Africa, touched down at Rome's Ciampino airport aboard a special flight at about 2 pm

May 11, 2020

Report: Durant won't play if NBA resumes season

Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks said earlier this month, he wouldn't rule out Durant returning to the court if the season resumes

May 11, 2020

No end to lockdown yet but 'careful' easing begins, British PM Johnson says

Boris Johnson announced a limited easing of restrictions, including allowing people to exercise outside more often and encouraging some people to return to work

May 11, 2020

White House considers more coronavirus aid as jobs picture worsens

Kevin Hassett said future legislation could include food aid to help Americans struggling with hunger amid widespread job losses

May 11, 2020

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Italy might guarantee up to 15 billion euros of bank bonds: draft decree

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 270,000 people worldwide

May 10, 2020

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Spain registers lowest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-March

The deadly novel virus outbreak has created havoc in the world and has spread to more than 170 countries

May 10, 2020

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Steelers' Tomlin wants 'fairness' in reopening of team facilities

The NFL released its regular-season schedule Thursday and plans to hold a full season with no delays

May 10, 2020

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Britain to quarantine travellers for 14 days, UK airlines body says

Under measures that are likely to come into force in early June, travellers will have to provide the address at which they will self-isolate on arrival

May 10, 2020

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Gaethje upsets Ferguson to win UFC interim lightweight title

The UFC has come under fire for putting on the event, which took place with no fans in the stands and with stringent health and safety protocols in place

May 10, 2020