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Cirque du Soleil files for creditor protection in Canada

Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 15:18 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Cirque du Soleil filed for creditor protection in Canada on Monday while it develops a plan to restart its business amid the pandemic. The creator of many of the most popular shows in Las Vegas...

France, Germany push for rapid EU recovery plan agreement

Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 07:14 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The leaders of Germany and France said Monday they will use their influence as European Union powerhouses to help negotiate a rapid agreement on a coronavirus recovery package for the 27-nation bloc...

EU finalizing virus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut

Monday, 29 June 2020, 12:02 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The European Union is edging toward finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again in coming days, with Americans almost certain to be excluded in the short term...

World hits Coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come

Monday, 29 June 2020, 07:19 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The world surpassed two sobering coronavirus milestones Sunday -- 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases -- and hit another high mark for daily new infections as governments that...

Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs

Sunday, 28 June 2020, 18:25 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives. The Stones said in a statement Sunday that...

Confirmed virus cases hit 10 million as Poland, France vote

Sunday, 28 June 2020, 18:04 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Worldwide confirmed coronavirus infections hit the 10 million mark Sunday as voters in Poland and France went to the polls for virus-delayed elections. New clusters of cases at a Swiss nightclub...

Ethiopian monk said to be 114 years old survives Coronavirus

Sunday, 28 June 2020, 07:13 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

An Ethiopian Orthodox monk whose family says he is 114 years old has survived the coronavirus. Tilahun Woldemichael was discharged from a hospital on Thursday after almost three weeks. He...

Germany cautions virus risk still high as economies restart

Saturday, 27 June 2020, 12:29 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

German Chancellor Angela Merkel cautioned Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over, as regional outbreaks gave rise to fears of a second wave. Two of the largest U.S. states reversed...

Perfect storm: Mass gatherings in England stoke concerns

Saturday, 27 June 2020, 07:26 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

In many ways, it has been a perfect storm for illegal gatherings in England as days of hot weather and Liverpool Football Club's first league title in 30 years have prompted people to abandon their...

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