Separatist group in Yemen announces self-rule in country's south

Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) early on Sunday announced it would establish self-rule in regions under their control, which the Saudi-backed government warned would have "catastrophic consequences".

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Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online

Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

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Face masks to strawberries: Abu Dhabi hospital keeps tabs on resources

(This April 23 story clarifies that masks are disinfected, not sterilized, in paragraph 2)

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Singapore races to build beds for COVID-19 patients as cases surge

Singapore is rapidly building bed space for coronavirus patients in cavernous exhibition halls and other temporary facilities as it faces a surge in cases, mainly among its large community of low-paid migrant workers.

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Thailand reports 15 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand on Sunday reported 15 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, bringing the total number of cases since its outbreak in January to 2,922 cases and 51 deaths.

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Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south

The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move.

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Cuba sends doctors to South Africa to combat coronavirus

Cuba sent 216 healthcare workers to South Africa on Saturday, the latest of more than 20 medical brigades it has sent worldwide to combat the coronavirus pandemic, in what some call socialist solidarity and others medical diplomacy.

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Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.

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White House considering replacing HHS chief Azar: reports

President Donald Trump's administration is considering replacing its secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, because of early missteps in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the Wall Street Journal and Politico reported on Saturday.

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Panama coronavirus cases rise to 5,538, deaths reach 159

Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Panama reached 5,538 on Saturday, a rise of 200 from the previous day, while related deaths increased by five to 159, the health ministry said.

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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.

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China reports 11 new coronavirus cases, no deaths on Saturday

China reported 11 new coronavirus cases on April 25, compared to 12 on the previous day, with no fatalities, according to official data published on Sunday.

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Argentina extends coronavirus quarantine until May 10

Argentina will extend a mandatory nationwide quarantine period until May 10 in a bid to combat the advance of the coronavirus, the office of President Alberto Fernandez said in statement Saturday.

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STC announces plan for self-rule in south Yemen; government calls move 'catastrophic'

Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) on Sunday announced it would establish a self-ruled administration in the regions under their control, which the internationally recognized Saudi-backed government said would have “catastrophic consequences” for a November peace deal.

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Coronavirus: Five firms seeing sales boom in the lockdown

Amid all the threats posed by Covid-19 pandemic, some firms are finding ways to forge ahead.

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Sergio Moro: Brazil prosecutor requests Bolsonaro 'meddling' probe

It comes after former justice minister Sergio Moro accused the president of political interference.

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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,055 to 152,438: RKI

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 2,055 to 152,438, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday - a second day of deceleration after three days of acceleration in new infections.

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Australia, New Zealand honour military from home as coronavirus scuppers parades

Thousands across Australia and New Zealand honoured their countries' military personnel on Saturday in private ceremonies held in driveways and on balconies, as the coronavirus outbreak forced most traditional Anzac Day memorials to be cancelled for the first time in decades.

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Britain nears grim milestone of 20,000 coronavirus hospital deaths

Britain could hit the grim milestone of 20,000 COVID-19 deaths later on Saturday, when the daily count is added to the current toll of 19,506 people who tested positive for the new coronavirus and died in hospital.

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