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COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study
World
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study
The global lockdown caused by COVID-19 risks a “devastating” surge in tuberculosis cases, with nearly 1.4 million additional deaths from…
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions pledged for vaccine push
World
May 5, 2020
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions pledged for vaccine push
The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped a quarter of a million on Tuesday, with the US government…
After beating coronavirus, a Zimbabwe survivor lives with the stigma
World
April 27, 2020
After beating coronavirus, a Zimbabwe survivor lives with the stigma
HARARE (Reuters) – When Saul Sakudya arrived in an ambulance at a hospital in Zimbabwe’s capital after catching COVID-19, he…
Countries take different approaches in lifting lockdown
World
April 24, 2020
Countries take different approaches in lifting lockdown
MADRID (AP) — Without a tried-and-tested action plan for how to pull countries out of lockdown, the world is seeing…
Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions
Features/Interviews
April 24, 2020
Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions
BAHTIM, Egypt (AP) — Every year during Ramadan, the Light of Muhammad Mosque sets up long tables on the street…
Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear
World
April 24, 2020
Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As Africa braces for a surge in coronavirus cases, its countries are dangerously behind in the global…
Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits
World
April 19, 2020
Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits
Coronavirus deaths surged past 100,000 in Europe as the world’s top musicians joined forces for a virtual concert, hoping to…
Africa needs US$114 bn this year in its fight against coronavirus: IMF
Business
April 18, 2020
Africa needs US$114 bn this year in its fight against coronavirus: IMF
Africa needs an estimated US$114 billion in 2020 as it fights against the coronavirus, leaving a financing gap of around…
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests
World
April 18, 2020
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests
Coronavirus deaths have surged past 150,000 worldwide with nearly a quarter of them in the United States, where President Donald…
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump says China hiding toll
World
April 18, 2020
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump says China hiding toll
World coronavirus deaths surged past 150,000 Friday as US President Donald Trump accused China of continuing to cover up its…