Gunman kills at least 16 in Nova Scotia in Canada's worst mass shooting

A gunman who at one point masqueraded as a policeman killed at least 16 people in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia during a 12-hour rampage, authorities said on Sunday, in what was the country's worst modern-era mass shooting.

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New Zealand set to announce whether to ease virus lockdown measures

New Zealand's top leadership met on Monday to decide on whether to ease harsh lockdown measures put in place to stamp out the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

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More U.S. protests call for lifting coronavirus restrictions as governors push back

Protests flared in U.S. states on Sunday over stay-at-home orders while governors disputed President Donald Trump's claims they have enough tests for the novel coronavirus and should quickly reopen their economies.

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Australia coronavirus lockdown: Kangaroo hops through empty Adelaide streets

South Australia Police have spotted a kangaroo on the empty city streets during coronavirus lockdown.

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Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns.

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Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns.

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Prince Harry and wife Meghan cut ties with four British tabloids: media

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have cut ties with some of Britain's biggest tabloids and said they will adopt a policy of "zero engagement" with them, British media reported on Monday.

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China reports 12 new mainland coronavirus cases on April 19, eight imported

China reported 12 new confirmed coronavirus cases on April 19, down from 16 a day earlier, with no new deaths, the country's health authority said on Monday.

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Australians told restrictions must stay even as new virus infections slow

More than 150 Australian economists on Monday warned the government against easing social distancing rules aimed at halting the spread of the new coronavirus even as the rate of infections slowed to a multi-week low.

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Coronavirus relief deal for U.S. small businesses may come Monday, Trump says

U.S. Democrats and Republicans are near agreement on extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and could seal a deal as early as Monday, President Donald Trump said on Sunday.

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About 2,500 protesters converge at Washington state capitol against stay-at-home order

An estimated 2,500 people rallied at the Washington state capitol on Sunday to protest Democratic Governor Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order to limit the spread of coronavirus, defying a ban on gatherings of 50 or more people.

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Mexico registers 8,261 confirmed coronavirus cases, 686 deaths

Mexican Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said on Sunday that Mexico has registered a total of 8,261 confirmed coronavirus cases and 686 deaths.

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Gunman kills at least 13 in Nova Scotia in Canada's worst mass murder since 1989

A gunman in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia killed at least 13 people, including a policewoman, during a 12-hour rampage, authorities said on Sunday, in the worst act of mass murder the country has seen in more than 30 years.

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Trump would be willing to give coronavirus aid to Iran if asked

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he would be willing to provide aid to Iran to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic if Tehran requested it.

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Life under lockdown in India's massive Dharavi slum

In homes that are cramped, stuffy and increasingly low on food, residents of Mumbai's huge Dharavi slum are struggling under India's nationwide lockdown.

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The translators giving indigenous migrants a voice

Indigenous Central American migrants can be left voiceless when facing US immigration authorities.

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How Typhoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death

The chilling story of an Irish immigrant cook who brought typhoid to well-to-do families in New York.

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India coronavirus: Should people pay for their own Covid-19 tests?

Experts question if India can effectively fight the outbreak if it will only pay for some tests.

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Coronavirus: The fear of being sentenced to a Kenyan quarantine centre

Kenyans worry about being put into coronavirus quarantine where conditions are said to be like prison.

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Trump favors more coronavirus aid to U.S. states, but in later bill

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he favors more coronavirus relief aid for state and local governments, but that will be for a future package to be negotiated with Congress, not in the one that is being negotiated now.

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Together At Home concert: 9 things we spotted

From the most heartfelt performances to the messiest bedrooms, these are the moments that stood out.

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