LG Chem shares fall more after deadly gas leak at its Indian factory

Shares of LG Chem extended their falls on Friday, after a gas leak at one of its chemicals factories in India killed at least 11 people and sickened hundreds of people. [L4N2CP0R8]

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Georgia father and son arrested, charged with murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces

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Can robotaxis ease public transport fears in China?

More self-driving cabs are being launched in China at a time when people are worried about public transport.

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Coronavirus: How African firms are being impacted by the lockdown

With imports slowing, many African nations are learning the importance of local manufacturing.

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What will emerge when post-WW2 order ends?

Seventy-five years after Victory in Europe, what has changed and is a new world order forming?

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Coronavirus lockdown sends solo sailor on Pacific odyssey

One man's dream sailing trip nearly ended in disaster as island nations began closing their borders.

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Coronavirus: How they tried to curb Spanish flu pandemic in 1918

Face masks, fresh air and porridge - how people tried to curb a deadly flu pandemic in 1918.

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VE Day: The fall of Nazi Berlin in pictures

Berlin officially surrendered to Soviet forces on 2 May but fighting continued until the war ended.

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Coronavirus bailouts: Which country has the most generous deal?

A look at the different ways nations are trying to cushion the blow from the virus shutdowns.

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Africa's week in pictures: 1 - 7 May 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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India coronavirus: Why celebrating Covid-19 'success models' is dangerous

Experts tell the BBC that euphoria over success models runs the risk of people becoming complacent.

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Evacuation area around India LG Chem plant widened after deadly leak

Indian officials were evacuating more people on Friday from the area around a chemical plant in the south of the country that leaked toxic gas, killing at least 11 people and sickening hundreds more.

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Sudanese corruption committee confiscates Bashir family properties

A Sudanese anti-corruption committee said on Thursday that it will confiscate several large plots of land and residential properties in the capital Khartoum from relatives of ousted President Omar al-Bashir after investigations found they were acquired largely due to family ties.

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In clash with riot police, Hondurans block burial of coronavirus victim

Residents of an impoverished part of the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, clashed with riot police on Thursday after blocking the burial of a person suspected of having died from the novel coronavirus, according to a Reuters witness.

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Queen Elizabeth to address Britain as it commemorates VE Day

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will give a televised message to her nation on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, as the coronavirus outbreak overshadows nationwide celebrations to commemorate the end of World War Two in Europe.

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North Korea calls South Korean military drills 'grave provocation', sends 'warm greetings' to China

North Korea lashed out at South Korea over recent military drills, while leader Kim Jong Un sent a personal message to China's Xi Jinping to congratulate him on that country's success in controlling the coronavirus, state media reported on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Rail services to be increased as travel restrictions ease

Train operators and the government are planning to increase rail services from mid-May onwards.

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UK 'must prioritise green economic recovery'

Boris Johnson needs to prioritise the environment as the UK recovers from coronavirus, firms say.

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Coronavirus: Young people are keen to fly again, says airline boss

Wizz Air boss József Váradi says budget airlines will be in high demand once the pandemic ends.

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More people are driving despite the lockdown restrictions, says RAC

The motoring group's figures show that the number of vehicles on the road has climbed 11% since lockdown started.

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Coronavirus bailouts: Which country has the most generous deal?

A look at the different ways nations are trying to cushion the blow from the virus shutdowns.

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Indonesia's Ramadan school moves online amid coronavirus epidemic

Each year during the fasting month of Ramadan, Indonesian tutor Ahmad Winardi has taught a special course for students in the world's biggest Muslim-majority country to deepen their knowledge of Islam.

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Australia's biggest states retain lockdown measures on Mother's Day

Australia's two most populous states on Thursday refused to allow a one-day reprieve from strict limits on personal movement for Mother's Day this weekend, even as the country's rate of new coronavirus cases remains low.

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Colombian President Duque declares new state of emergency to ease pain of virus lockdown

Colombia has declared a second state of emergency to support sectors of the economy that will remain shut down for an extended period to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, President Ivan Duque said on Wednesday.

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Small fashion brands in Asia hit by coronavirus impact

Fashion entrepreneurs are feeling the heat as supplies are disrupted and demand stutters during pandemic.

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Poland's presidential poll postponed over coronavirus

A new date will now be set for the postal-only election, which was due to be held on 10 May.

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How the Covid-19 pandemic is threatening Africa’s wildlife

Park rangers in Africa say the closure of safari tourism is leading to an increase in poaching.

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Coronavirus: Will we ever shake hands again?

Will Covid-19 make handshakes a relic of the past? If so, what might that mean about the future of human touch and interaction?

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Coronavirus lockdown: Would you report people who break the rules?

A hotline in New York was mocked for encouraging "snitches" but in Singapore citizen police are out.

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Coronavirus: Texas banned abortions - how did that affect women?

In Texas, abortions are resuming as virus restrictions ease - but for many, the damage has been done.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown bites poor as France eases lockdown grip

France is eyeing a lifting of strict coronavirus measures on Monday but for many the damage is done.

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Coronavirus: Will offices be safe for a return to work?

Here's a look at some of the technology that might help monitor the health of employees.

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Coronavirus in Kenya: Fearing 'money heists' amid pandemic

Kenyans are afraid that money set aside to tackle the virus is being misspent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

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Coronavirus: The health advice that is misleading or worse

There's still plenty of dangerous and untested medical advice circulating online.

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Detained American, in Venezuelan TV statement, says he plotted Maduro's capture

Venezuelan state television broadcast on Wednesday a video of captured American Luke Denman, in which he said he was contracted by a Florida security firm to seize control of Caracas' airport and bring in a plane to fly President Nicolas Maduro to the United States.

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Coronavirus pandemic is pushing up the price of illegal drugs, U.N. says

Coronavirus-related border controls, lockdowns and flight shortages are making illegal drugs more expensive and difficult to obtain around the world, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said in a report published on Thursday.

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El Salvador clamps down on shopping trips to curb coronavirus spread

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced still tougher measures on Tuesday to curb the coronavirus pandemic, including shopping trips limited to twice a week.

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El Salvador to suspend public transport for 15 days to fight coronavirus

El Salvador will from Thursday temporarily suspend public transport in a bid to strengthen efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said on Wednesday.

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