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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
The Latest: Turkey to release prisoners to ease crowding
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
South Korea says North Korean fighter jets have fired missiles off North Korea's east coast
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korean fighter jets have fired missiles off North Korea's east coast.
China reports exports fell further in March amid shutdown
BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade improved in March but was below last year’s levels, and forecasters warned Chinese exporters face another slump as the coronavirus pandemic depresses global demand.
UN releases $2.5 million to help cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations released $2.5 million from its emergency humanitarian fund on Monday to help thousands of people in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu affected by Cyclone Harold and…
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Sports Down Under seem a long way off due to new coronavirus
Australia is doing no better or worse than other countries deprived of their professional sport due to the new coronavirus. Which is probably surprising in itself.
Virus becomes latest battle between Iran, US amid tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Even as both face the same invisible enemy in the coronavirus pandemic, Iran and the United States remain locked in retaliatory pressure campaigns that now view the outbreak as ju…
Abortion clinics: Pandemic boosts demand, heightens stress
NEW YORK (AP) — The
Trump claims he has 'total' authority over reopening economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claimed the “total” authority to decide how and when to reopen the economy after weeks of tough
South Korea says North Korea has fired several suspected missiles off its east coast
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has fired several suspected missiles off its east coast.
Singapore, Japan cases jump, India extends largest lockdown
BANGKOK (AP) — Singapore has reported its biggest daily jump in new coronavirus infections, most of them linked to foreign workers living in crowded dormitories.
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No hugs or handshakes: Pandemic complicates storm relief
With no new virus hotspots, debate rages on when to reopen
BANGKOK (AP) — A lack of new hotspots in the coronavirus pandemic appeared to be holding Tuesday, fueling a debate about how soon authorities could start scaling back social restrictions and reopen economies.
Virtual summit: SE Asia leaders meet by video on pandemic
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Forced apart by the coronavirus pandemic, Southeast Asian leaders linked up by video Tuesday to plot a strategy to overcome a crisis that has threatened their economies and kept millions of pe…