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China Imposes Strict Measures In Northeast To Keep Out Coronavirus From Russia

Earlier this month, China — the original epicenter of the pandemic but which later saw daily new domestic cases fall to zero — has in recent weeks seen a wave of infections arriving from Russia.

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Death Toll Increases To 22 From Weekend Shooting Rampage In Nova Scotia, Police Say

GOATS AND SODA

Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak

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National Security Adviser O'Brien Alleges WHO Is 'Propaganda Tool For The Chinese'

April 21, 2020 • Robert O'Brien said the White House doesn't know if money from China influenced the organization's decision-making, "but there are very few explanations for the way the WHO has conducted itself."

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Japan, IOC Jostle Over Who Will Pay Billions To Delay 2020 Olympics Over Coronavirus

April 21, 2020 • The cost of moving the summer games to 2021 is expected to be massive. The International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday Japan would pay. Japanese officials said they didn't agree to foot the bill.

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In Greece, 148 Asylum Seekers Test Positive For COVID-19 At Shelter

April 21, 2020 • At least 150 people in a shelter have tested positive for COVID-19, says the International Organization for Migration. Most are from Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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The Population Living In Acute Hunger May Double This Year Due To Coronavirus

April 21, 2020 • Some 135 million people globally lived on the edge of starvation last year. The World Food Program fears the effects of the virus could balloon that number to a staggering 265 million this year.

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A 'Bitter Pill': Oktoberfest Canceled Due To Coronavirus

April 21, 2020 • "You can't host a folk festival in a time like this," said Munich's mayor. Officials said it was a tough decision but they saw no other choice. Some 6 million people attend the festival every year.

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'No Unusual Signs' That Kim Jong Un's Health Is In Danger, South Korea Says

April 21, 2020 • The North Korean leader's public absence and reports of a recent surgery have prompted a flurry of rumors about his health. But South Korean officials said Tuesday, "There is nothing we can confirm."

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New Report Notes Rise In Coronavirus-Linked Anti-Semitic Hate Speech

April 21, 2020 • The report, released Monday by researchers at Tel Aviv University, notes an 18% increase in anti-Semitic violence in 2019 and recent accusations blaming Jews for causing and spreading the coronavirus.

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Maryland Buys 500,000 Test Kits From South Korea, Drawing Criticism From Trump

April 21, 2020 • Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, announced his state paid $9 million for coronavirus test kits from a South Korean company. "If there were an easier way, we certainly would have taken it," Hogan said.

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Italy Finally Sees Its 1st Drop In Active Coronavirus Cases

April 21, 2020 • Other key metrics also improved: Italy had 127 fewer COVID-19 patients in hospitals as of Monday and 62 fewer people were in intensive care units.

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Germany Is Conducting Nationwide COVID-19 Antibody Testing

April 21, 2020 • The country has been testing on a larger scale than most other countries. Studying antibodies in the blood can show whether someone has fought off the virus.

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PLANET MONEY

Why Is The Fed Sending Billions Of Dollars All Over The World?

April 21, 2020 • As COVID-19 causes a global meltdown, the world turns to the U.S. Federal Reserve.

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OPINION

THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Opinion: Redesigning The COVID-19 City

April 20, 2020 • Pedestrian streets. Vertical gardens. Arenas overhauled for social distancing. Robert Muggah and Thomas Ermacora envision how urban centers will adapt to pandemic life.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro Joins Supporters In Protest Against Coronavirus Measures

April 20, 2020 • Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been widely accused of endangering the public by greatly underestimating the threat posed by the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 2,500 Brazilian lives.

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Amid Pandemic, Italian Prosecutors Warn That Mafia Groups Are Cementing Their Power

April 20, 2020 • Organized crime will exploit growing desperation, warns a prosecutor: "The mafias always gravitate toward money, and they're constantly trying to improve their image in the eyes of ordinary citizens."

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel's Netanyahu Wins Bid To Remain As Prime Minister In Deal With Election Rival

April 20, 2020 • The right-wing leader would stay in office until October 2021, when the role would pass to centrist Benny Gantz. The agreement is set to break the deadlock Israel has faced over three elections.

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'Slowing Its Spread': Russia's Putin Conveys Cautious COVID-19 Optimism

April 20, 2020 • The Russian president says his country is making progress in its battle against the novel coronavirus, even as the number of Russians infected continues to rise.

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U.S. And Mexico Extend Coronavirus Border Restrictions For Another Month

April 20, 2020 • Officials from both countries say the temporary closure to nonessential travel is critical to slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. has reached a similar agreement with Canada.

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Singapore Sees Surge In COVID-19 Cases, Now Has Highest Number In Southeast Asia

April 20, 2020 • Singapore reported 1,426 new cases on Monday and now has the highest number of reported cases in Southeast Asia. Most of those recently infected are foreign workers staying in cramped dormitories.

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