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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The far-right leader has spent months downplaying the severity of Covid-19 even as cases surge in his country.
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Pregnant Meghan Markle Was Unprotected By Royal Family Against Tabloids: Lawsuit
In court docs, the Duchess of Sussex's legal team continued to deny Meghan's participation or advance knowledge of an anonymous interview with her friends.
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New Flu Virus Found In Pigs In China Has Pandemic Potential, Say Researchers
Scientists say an influenza strain found in the pigs needs to be watched closely.
By David Stanway, Reuters

What Italys Post-Lockdown Life Reveals About The New Normal
Italy, once the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, has been easing restrictions for two months. Here are the lessons now emerging.
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Virus Cases Surge In US, India, But Slow In China, Korea
The WHO reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
By EMILY SCHMALL and ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP

Why The World Is More Worried Than Ever About A 2nd Wave
A fresh coronavirus outbreak in China, new cases in New Zealand and record infections in parts of the US show that the pandemic is far from over.
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Anti-Racism Protesters Around The World Demand Justice For George Floyd
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in London, Berlin and Copenhagen over the weekend, chanting "Black lives matter" and "say his name."
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Europes Grand Reopening Begins With a Whimper
Hopes that reopening restaurants and bars would provide an economic boost have been dashed as customers stay away and businesses fight for survival.
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Coronavirus Has Renewed Our Addiction To Plastic
Environmental activists are sounding the alarm as city streets become littered with masks and gloves, and single-use plastics get a new lease on life.
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UK Prime Minister Risks Wrath, Refuses To Fire Top Aide Despite Lockdown Allegations
The PM confirmed his senior aide would keep his job despite massive backlash.
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