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HEALTH

'Studying the numbers': Duterte ponders Philippines lockdown fate


Experts fear lifting restrictions will trigger surge in new cases, but many people already suffering economic fallout.
'Studying the numbers': Duterte ponders Philippines lockdown fate
AUSTRALIA

Australia calls on G20 for end to 'wet' markets selling wildlife


Coronavirus is thought to have originated at a 'wet' market in Wuhan that was also selling illegal wildlife.
Australia calls on G20 for end to 'wet' markets selling wildlife

WHO warns coronavirus to 'be with us for long time': Live updates


WHO chief Tedros warns against relaxing containment measures, says there is still 'a long way to go'.
WHO warns coronavirus to 'be with us for long time': Live updates
IMMIGRATION

Trump signs immigration order curbing some green cards


The order applies to those applying for permanent residence from outside the US, not those already in the country.
Trump signs immigration order curbing some green cards
TENNIS

Tennis will be one of the last sports back in action, says Murray


Major tournaments require competitors to travel from all over the world to one location, notes former top-ranked player.
Tennis will be one of the last sports back in action, says Murray
UNITED STATES

Arkansas activists sue to gain release of state prisoners


Lawyers argue that keeping inmates in jails during a pandemic amounts to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
Arkansas activists sue to gain release of state prisoners
UNITED STATES

A timeline of the Trump administration's coronavirus actions


Travel restrictions, lack of tests, contradicting claims: These are some of the major actions by the US president.
A timeline of the Trump administration's coronavirus actions
UNITED KINGDOM

Stephen Hawking's family donate his ventilator to the NHS


Hawking was a lifelong advocate of the United Kingdom's public health system.
Stephen Hawking's family donate his ventilator to the NHS

Coronavirus: Canada faith groups find ways to safely serve


From take-out langars to 'caremongering', religious groups find ways to continue services that many communities rely on.
Coronavirus: Canada faith groups find ways to safely serve

Poll: Most Americans favour lockdowns to curb coronavirus


Only 12 percent of Americans say the measures go too far, and about 26 percent believe the limits do not go far enough.
Poll: Most Americans favour lockdowns to curb coronavirus
ALGERIA

Algeria criminalises 'fake news' to protect 'state security'


New law penalises broadcast of fake news that seeks to undermine public security, state security and national unity.
Algeria criminalises 'fake news' to protect 'state security'

Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?


As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events.
Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

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