Nicaragua reports more pneumonia deaths, some tied to COVID-19

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said on Monday that 309 people have died of pneumonia since January in the Central American country, 87 more people than in the same period last year, but that only some deaths were linked to the coronavirus.

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India coronavirus infections surge past 100,000, deaths top 3,000

Coronavirus cases in India reached 100,000 on Tuesday, matching the number of intensive care unit beds in the country, while the rate of growth of new infections showed little sign of slowing.

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Chinese embassy says Australia claim of WHA vindication 'a joke'

The Chinese Embassy in Australia said it was "nothing but a joke" for Australia to claim that a World Health Assembly (WHA) resolution that calls for an inquiry into the coronavirus was a vindication of Canberra's push for a global review.

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Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying in

In Thailand, you cannot have food or water in flight and must wear a mask. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the plane needs to be half-empty. In the United States and Europe, it's not mandatory for airlines to leave the middle seat open.

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Factbox: New measures being put in place for air travel differ by country

Governments, airlines and airports around the world are putting in place new measures to help protect travellers and allow for a return to the air during the global coronavirus pandemic.

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New best story on Hacker News: John Carmack is reading and contributing to OpenBSD source code

John Carmack is reading and contributing to OpenBSD source code
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Elon Musk: Tesla raises cost of 'self-driving' cars

Elon Musk hikes the price of Tesla's "self-driving" option by $1,000 and says it will continue to rise.

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China reports six new coronavirus cases, including one in Wuhan

China reported six confirmed coronavirus cases for May 18, including a new case in Wuhan, the health authority said on Tuesday, compared to seven a day earlier.

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Australian students return to school, Qantas plans return to skies

Children in Australia's most populated state will return to school full-time next week, a major step towards normalising public life since the coronavirus pandemic, as Qantas Airways detailed new safety measures for the resumption of flights.

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Coronavirus: Chile protesters clash with police over lockdown

Police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Santiago's El Bosque district.

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Coronavirus lockdown: The harmonica player giving cheer to neighbours

Frederic Yonnet is an urban jazz harmonica player who believes music can bridge social distancing.

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Promising virus vaccine results reported as Trump takes anti-malaria drug

The phased reopening of U.S. business and social life gained traction on Monday with more Americans emerging from coronavirus lockdowns and financial markets boosted by promising early results from the first U.S. vaccine trial in humans.

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China reports six new coronavirus cases on May 18 vs seven a day earlier

China reported six new coronavirus cases for May 18, compared to seven a day earlier, the health authority said on Tuesday.

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Mexico posts 2,414 new coronavirus cases, total deaths reach 5,332

Mexico registered 2,414 new cases of the coronavirus and 155 more deaths on Monday, the health ministry said, raising its overall number of infections since Mexico recorded its first cases in late February to 51,633.

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Brazilian doctors medevac indigenous COVID-19 cases to Amazon city

The novel coronavirus is spreading so fast among the indigenous people in the furthest parts of Brazil's Amazon rainforest that doctors are now evacuating critical COVID-19 patients by plane to the only intensive care units in the vast region.

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Mexico begins reopening despite coronavirus onslaught fears

Mexico issued guidelines for restarting operations in the automotive, mining and construction sectors on Monday, pushing ahead with reopening the economy despite a growing national toll from the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about unsafe work sites.

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Rocket falls inside green zone in Baghdad, no casualties

A rocket landed on an empty house inside the heavily fortified green zone in Baghdad without causing any casualties, military statement said on Tuesday.

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Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt

From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming.

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Burundi election: Nkurunziza set to become 'supreme guide'

Burundi's president did everything to remain in power five years ago but is now stepping down - officially at least.

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