U.S. Senate to vote on coronavirus relief bill on Monday: McConnell

The U.S. Senate will vote on a massive economic relief bill on Monday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday, adding that negotiations were continuing with Democrats on the legislation.

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Ford, GM, Tesla getting 'go ahead' to make ventilators: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that U.S. automakers Ford Motor Co, General Motors Co and Tesla Inc had been given the green light to produce ventilators and other items needed during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Australian states to consider draconian measures to enforce social distancing

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that states and territories will consider draconian measures to enforce social distancing to combat the coronavirus.

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First coronavirus cases confirmed in the Palestinian Gaza Strip

The first two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the densely-populated Gaza Strip, Palestinian health officials said on Sunday.

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France's Macron threatened UK entry ban without more stringent measures: report

French President Emmanuel Macron threatened to close France's border with Britain on Friday if Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed to take more stringent measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak, a French newspaper reported.

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'Stay at home' to avoid coronavirus, UK government tells vulnerable

Britain on Saturday urged 1.5 million people identified by the National Health Service (NHS) as being at higher risk of severe illness if they contract coronavirus to stay at home to protect themselves.

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Britain's NHS could be overwhelmed like Italy, PM Johnson warns on coronavirus

Britain's National Health Service (NHS) could be "overwhelmed" by the coronavirus like the Italian health system in just two weeks, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned.

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Italy to shut all non-strategic business activities until April 3: PM Conte

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Saturday that all Italian businesses must close until April 3, with the exception of those essential to maintaining the country's supply chain, in the latest desperate effort to halt the coronavirus epidemic.

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Tunisia allocates $850 million to combat effects of coronavirus

Tunisia is allocating 2.5 billion dinars ($850 million) to combat the economic and social effects of the coronavirus health crisis, Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh said on Saturday.

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Mexico's Navy says one of its Black Hawk helicopters crashes

Mexico's Navy said on Saturday that one of its Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Veracruz state, but it did not say whether there were any injuries or deaths.

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Angola, Eritrea, Uganda confirm first cases as coronavirus spreads in Africa

Angola, Eritrea and Uganda confirmed their first cases of coronavirus, while Mauritius recorded its first death as the virus spreads across Africa despite measures by governments to hold it back.

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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

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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