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Australia opens pop-up coronavirus test clinic at Bondi Beach

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Australian authorities opened a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Wednesday, as the country's central bank warned the economic fallout from the pandemic could last for more than a year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2WUNO8Z

Mexico registers 1,215 coronavirus cases, 29 deaths: health ministry

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Mexico's health ministry on Tuesday registered 1,215 cases of coronavirus in the country, up from 1,094 the day before. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3bK2JqL

Myanmar charges journalist under terrorism law, blocks news websites

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A Myanmar court charged a journalist who published an interview with the Arakan Army rebel group under a terrorism law on Tuesday while his website and others that cover conflict in the troubled western Rakhine state were blocked in the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xzFW1Y

Japan on brink of emergency as coronavirus spreads: government spokesman

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Japan remains on the brink of a state of emergency as the rate of coronavirus infections continues to increase in the country, its top government spokesman said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yjDn4o

Trump urges Florida to welcome cruise ship with deadly coronavirus outbreak

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Florida officials to open an Atlantic Coast port to a Dutch cruise ship stuck at sea with a deadly coronavirus outbreak onboard, urging the governor to drop his opposition. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JwDGLM

U.S. says two locally employed staff at foreign missions died of the coronavirus

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Two locally employed staff at U.S. foreign missions, one in Indonesia and one in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have died of the coronavirus, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, its first pandemic-related losses among staff. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3bHA8SY

Quotation of the Day: Cases Spiral Aboard an Aircraft Carrier, and a Commander Pleads for Help

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/344Rbvp

This Broccoli-Dill Pasta Has a Hippie Twist. Your Kids Will Love It.

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By BY TEJAL RAO from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2wQroLe

Trump Calls New Fuel Economy Rule a Boon. Some Experts See Steep Costs.

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By BY CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2R0Dpop

Historic Town in Veszprém County

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By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/346FOmL

Coronavirus: Mandatory quarantine in a five-star Sydney hotel

Australians who return from overseas are now required to spend 14 days in quarantine in hotels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xBZLFS

As Furloughs Grow, Kennedy Center Defends Use of $25 Million in Aid

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By BY JULIA JACOBS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2UVbJlS

Christian Watchdog Group to Challenge UK Govt's Approval of 'Do-It-Yourself' Abortions at Home in Court

Christian Concern, a Christian watchdog organization in the United Kingdom, has announced it will mount a legal challenge to the government's decision to permit "Do-It-Yourself" abortions.  from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260433 https://ift.tt/2wI5VV2

Las domadoras de leones de Egipto dominan el negocio

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By BY DECLAN WALSH from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2UOz3St

$30 Million in Illegal Drugs Seized From Cross-Border Tunnel in San Diego, U.S. Says

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UyBfhU

‘Never Thought I Would Need It’: Americans Put Pride Aside to Seek Aid

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By BY CARA BUCKLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Uygm6p

Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dFYDSa

Hellmut Stern, 91, Dies; Violinist Returned to Germany After Fleeing

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By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2R0fBku

Coronavirus Spreads in Veterans’ Home, Leaving ‘Shuddering Loss for Us All’

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By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dLIbQg

Mexico president ramps up rich vs poor rhetoric in coronavirus fight

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As the outlook for Mexico's economy gets gloomier during the coronavirus crisis, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has driven home the message that his government is ready to help the poor to weather the storm - but that the rich can forget it. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wT7uiH

Australian authorities take cluster approach to contain coronavirus

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Australian authorities will open a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sydney's Bondi Beach on Wednesday as health workers try to contain clusters of infections across the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ymlXEh

Paris Club creditors agree to cancel $1.4 billion of Somali debt

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The Paris Club of creditor nations agreed on Tuesday to restructure Somalia's debt, including immediately canceling $1.4 billion owed by the impoverished Horn of Africa country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QXBLDN

Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987

The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39wrB3M

N.C.A.A. Allows Extra Year of Eligibility for Athletes in Curtailed Spring Sports

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By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/39onneo

Coronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea

The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xxwBHY

Mexican coronavirus cases pass 1,000, health ministry says

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Mexico's health ministry on Monday confirmed 1,094 cases of coronavirus in the country, up from 993 the day before. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/33XJqr7