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Coronavirus: Florida sets new state daily case record of 15,299

A 24-hour tally of 15,299 new coronavirus cases eclipses the worst rates seen in New York in April.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:25:40 -0400)

Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19

It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:49:42 -0400)

Poland's Duda holds slim lead in presidential election, exit polls suggest

The conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda leads by a tiny margin, according to exit polls.

(Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:39:45 -0400)

Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years

Relatives of Daniel Lewis Lee's victims had sought to delay the execution because of coronavirus.

(Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:33:54 -0400)

Iran plane crash: 'Human error' to blame for downing of Ukrainian jet

Iran says equipment error and poor communication caused civilian plane to be shot down by military.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:26:26 -0400)

Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

The ban on alcohol is lifted for non-Muslims, while the apostasy law and public flogging are scrapped.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:26:59 -0400)

Central and southern China hit by heavy flooding

The country's flood response alert has been raised to the second highest level.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:28:51 -0400)

Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:42:11 -0400)

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Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque

The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a mosque.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:42:17 -0400)

Roger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe

Ex-US special counsel Robert Mueller intervenes after President Trump commutes an aide's jail term.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 03:39:26 -0400)

Xu Zhangrun: Outspoken professor freed after six days

A friend said constitutional law professor Xu Zhangrun was in good health.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:49:48 -0400)

Hong Kong: Opposition primaries draw thousands despite security law fears

Hundreds of thousands of people vote despite fears that doing so may breach a new security law.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:54:08 -0400)

Three generations on the impact of George Floyd's death

Three generations of one family discuss their experiences of racism and whether things are changing.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:59:34 -0400)

India's growing Covid-19 waste challenges workers

Millions are using gloves and masks but safely discarding them is proving to be challenge.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:03:46 -0400)

Wounds of Dutch history expose deep racial divide

Faced with protests and attacks on statues, the Dutch are struggling with a legacy of racism.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:11:35 -0400)

The women who can't get an abortion in lockdown

Indian women are struggling to access safe reproductive services because of Covid-19 restrictions.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:14:58 -0400)

The woman who wants to make kids better with money

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(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:10:49 -0400)

US Navy ship fire: Sailors and fire crew injured

At least 21 sailors needed medical care following a fire on the vessel, moored at San Diego Naval Base.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:47:10 -0400)

Srebrenica: Scaled-back ceremony marks 25 years since massacre

Restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus meant fewer dignitaries were able to attend the ceremony.

(Sat, 11 Jul 2020 11:25:18 -0400)

George Floyd: 'If you don't break the chain, then who will?'

Across the US, street artists have been inspired by the death of George Floyd earlier this year.

(Sat, 11 Jul 2020 19:03:43 -0400)

Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time

US President Trump is seen wearing a face mask for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic.

(Sun, 12 Jul 2020 02:39:09 -0400)

Nigeria: 11-year old dancer challenges ballet stereotypes

11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu is challenging ballet stereotypes.

(Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:01:24 -0400)

Cancel culture: What unites young people against Obama and Trump

The push to bring down memorials has renewed criticisms of "cancel culture" from current and past presidents.

(Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:05:37 -0400)

Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom ? but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.

(Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:02:10 -0400)

Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle

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(Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:47:15 -0400)

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