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WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

Monday, 22 June 2020, 07:19 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours. The UN health agency...

China, Korea report new virus infections; Trump wants less testing

Sunday, 21 June 2020, 06:54 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

China and South Korea reported new coronavirus cases Sunday in outbreaks that threatened to set back their recovery, while President Donald Trump said he told his government to reduce U.S. testing to...

Beijing sees drop in virus cases as Brazil passes 1 million

Saturday, 20 June 2020, 07:39 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

China’s capital recorded a further drop in coronavirus cases amid tightened containment measures while Brazil surpassed more than 1 million confirmed infections, second only to the United...

'Chariots of Fire,' 'Lord of the Rings' actor Ian Holm dies

Friday, 19 June 2020, 18:43 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

 Ian Holm, a versatile British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88. Holm died peacefully...

Emeritus Pope Benedict in Germany to be with ailing brother

Friday, 19 June 2020, 12:12 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI traveled to his native Germany on Thursday to be by his brother's sickbed and will stay there as long as necessary, the Vatican said. Benedict, 93, arrived in...

Facebook removes Trump ads with symbols once used by Nazis

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

Facebook has removed campaign ads by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence that featured an upside-down red triangle, a symbol once used by Nazis to designate political prisoners,...

Europe hit by local infection spikes; China's outbreak wanes

Thursday, 18 June 2020, 14:46 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Europe grappled Thursday with local spikes in coronavirus infections as the continent’s lockdown restrictions eased, after hundreds of cases were found at one meatpacking plant in Germany and...

World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103

Thursday, 18 June 2020, 11:11 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The family of World War II forces sweetheart Vera Lynn says she has died. She was 103. The family statement says Lynn was surrounded by her close family. They did not give a cause of...

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