Swiss coronavirus cases surge, canton orders seniors to stay home

Switzerland on Saturday reported 6,100 coronavirus infections, 25% more than a day earlier, and 56 deaths, the Swiss health ministry said, as the canton of Ticino that borders hard-hit Italy banned seniors over 65 from leaving their homes to shop.

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Netanyahu says near unity government to fight coronavirus, but rivals disagree

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that he was nearing a power-sharing deal with his centrist political rivals, but they swiftly denied it.

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Coronavirus: Australian PM warns of lockdowns

Scott Morrison said people must take social distancing seriously after crowds flocked to Bondi Beach.

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How Parsis shaped India's taste for soft drinks

Over the past two centuries, fizzy drinks have become a $8bn (£6.9bn) industry in India.

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How the Pet Shop Boys accidentally made the best tour diary in pop history

How the Pet Shop Boys inadvertently ended up with the best tour diary in pop history.

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How Nigeria's kings lost their power

The removal of the revered emir of Kano raises questions about the continued role of Nigeria's traditional rulers.

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Coronavirus: No Russia lockdown as Putin puts on show of calm

Russia's president intends to defy the spread of coronavirus and push ahead with a national vote.

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The 'climate doomers' preparing for society to fall apart

Few scientists think climate change will cause society to collapse any time soon - but some people are getting ready anyway.

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How to argue with a racist: Five myths debunked

Stereotypes and myths about race are not just used by racists. Here's how to debunk five myths.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Vice President Pence, wife test negative for COVID-19

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German police arrest man over high-speed rail tampering

The 51-year-old is accused of loosening bolts on a railway track just before a bridge outside Frankfurt.

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The virtual reality church that isn't shutting its doors

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one church has been experimenting with virtual reality.

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Online festival celebrates arts affected by Covid-19

Playwright Nick Green launched the Social Distancing Festival to shine a spotlight on lost projects.

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60 days of coronavirus in the US - in 60 seconds

The first case of Covid-19 in the United States appeared in Seattle, Washington on 21 January.

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Coronavirus: How to spread joy in a world of self-isolation

Whether it's music, art or 'modifed block parties', coronavirus is changing the way we interact.

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Progress in U.S. coronavirus economic stimulus talks amid major disagreements: Schumer

Negotiations on a possible $1 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus bill were moving ahead, but agreement by a deadline at midnight on Friday deal was becoming elusive with several major issues dividing congressional Republicans and Democrats, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said.

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On the beach and in the drive-throughs, California residents adjust to life under quarantine

At a coffee shop in the Los Angeles suburb of Long Beach, a few locals gathered in the tiny, half-lit dining room, cleared of tables and chairs, and talked about how they might make ends meet under sweeping new 'stay at home' orders by the governor.

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U.S. to swiftly remove migrants caught crossing borders illegally to limit spread of coronavirus

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States will swiftly return migrants who attempt to cross into the country illegally from Mexico and Canada while closing the borders to "non-essential" travel to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.

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U.S. military flying home Americans from Honduras stranded by coronavirus

A U.S. Air Force transport plane is flying home 89 Americans stranded in Honduras due to travel disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. military said.

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'I'm going to keep working': Grocery clerks unlikely heroes in U.S. coronavirus fight

For Philip, a grocery store clerk, it's not a matter of if he gets coronavirus, but when.

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Stay-at-home orders in major states mark next phase of U.S. coronavirus crisis

New York and Illinois on Friday followed California in telling tens of millions of people to stay at home in the most sweeping measures the United States has taken so far to try to contain the coronavirus crisis.

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U.S. may convert thousands of New York hotel, college rooms into care units

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking at converting more than 10,000 New York rooms, potentially in hotels and college dorms, into medical care units to help address the fast-spreading coronavirus, the commanding general of the Army Corps said on Friday.

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Factbox: Five statewide stay-at-home orders, 31% of U.S. economy

The five U.S. states where governors have closed or have said they will soon be closing non-essential businesses account for about 31% of the world's biggest economy.

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U.S. senators defend selling shares before coronavirus crash

Two Republican senators defended themselves on Friday against heavy criticism, including calls that they resign, for selling substantial amounts of stocks before the coronavirus-induced market meltdown and after closed-door briefings on the outbreak.

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Panama reports 200 coronavirus cases, up sharply from previous day

Panama has confirmed 200 coronavirus cases, up from 137 a day earlier, the country's health minister told reporters on Friday.

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Trump brings back Kevin Hassett as temporary economic adviser

U.S. President Donald Trump is bringing back former economic adviser Kevin Hassett temporarily to help out during the coronavirus crisis, a White House official said on Friday.

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