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India extends coronavirus lockdown until May 31 after number of cases surges
India extended its coronavirus lockdown until the end of May on Sunday as it reported its biggest single-day jump in cases, but said some sectors would be permitted to open…
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Coronavirus poses test for Russia and China’s friendship
The relationship between Russia and China has come under scrutiny as the Covid-19 pandemic threatens to put their increasingly close ties under strain.The two countries have promised to work together…
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Coronavirus: China doesn’t need big economic stimulus, advisers and former officials say
China does not need to launch a large economic stimulus effort to address the damage being done by the coronavirus pandemic, a group of government advisers and former officials said…
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Coronavirus: can India stay focused as China, US set to clash at World Health Assembly?
With China and the United States locked in conflict, tensions running high between Beijing and Taipei, and calls growing for an inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic, India is set for…
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Coronavirus live news: Spain records lowest death toll in two months; Obama attacks Trump’s virus response
Egypt will bring forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5pm and halt public transport during the six-day Eid holiday from 24 May as it seeks to…
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US and UK ‘lead push against global patent pool for Covid-19 drugs’
Ministers and officials from every nation will meet via video link on Monday for the annual world health assembly, which is expected to be dominated by efforts to stop rich…
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UK coronavirus live: teachers and children will be safe at school, says Michael Gove
Michael Gove has told local authorities refusing to reopen their schools on 1 June to “look to their responsibilities”, saying: “If you really care about children, you’ll want them in…
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Quebec ponders making masks mandatory after banning the veil
Less than a year after passing a secularism law forcing certain members of religious minorities to uncover their heads and faces, Quebec is now debating whether to force everybody to…
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China’s aggressive approach to coronavirus criticism ‘not working’
Diplomatic advisers and observers at home and abroad say China needs to reflect on its mask diplomacy and bellicose approach if it is to stabilise international relations in the coronavirus…
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Gove ‘confident’ pupils and teachers will be safe at school – video
The Cabinet Office minister has said he is confident children and teachers will be safe if they return to the classroom, but admitted the risk remained of contracting Covid-19. Appearing…