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'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

Thursday, 18 June 2020, 06:56 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

“That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday, the culmination of a three-year...

Beijing's new virus outbreak raises fears for rest of the world

Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 14:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

China raised its emergency warning to its second highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital — a sharp pullback...

Updated: 60% of Beijing flights cancelled as virus spreads again

Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 07:31 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Chinese capital on Wednesday cancelled more than 60% of commercial flights and raised the alert level amid a new coronavirus outbreak, state-run media reported. The website of the Communist...

UK begins coronavirus vaccine trial; France pledges funding

Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 14:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Scientists at Imperial College London will start immunizing people in Britain this week with their experimental coronavirus shot, while pharmaceutical company Sanofi and the French government...

Rise in infections shows need for vigilance as world reopens

Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 07:27 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

European countries reopened borders Monday after a three-month coronavirus shutdown, although international visitors are still being kept away and there was uncertainty over whether many Europeans...

Toys, books and clothes: Stores reopen doors across England

Monday, 15 June 2020, 11:14 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The hand sanitizing stations are ready, the social distance markings in place. After a three-month shutdown under coronavirus restrictions, London’s Oxford Street is ready to spring back to life...

Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, Asians

Monday, 15 June 2020, 07:07 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns — but even though Europeans love their summer...

France to end border lockdown, open up to Europe

Sunday, 14 June 2020, 18:00 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

France is opening its borders with other European countries at midnight for the first time since shutting them amid virus fears three months ago, and will start opening up to visitors from other...

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