Saturday, May 23, 2020

Trump administration backs lawsuit challenging Illinois coronavirus curbs

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The Trump administration on Friday weighed in on a lawsuit brought against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's coronavirus stay-at-home orders, with a rare federal court filing in support of the legal challenge he faces over his emergency powers.


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Exclusive: U.S. accuses China of blocking U.S. flights, demands action

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The U.S. Transportation Department late on Friday accused the Chinese government of making it impossible for U.S. air carriers to resume service to China and ordered Chinese air carriers to file flight schedules with the U.S. government.


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China reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since pandemic began

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China recorded no new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the mainland for May 22, the first time it had seen no daily rise in the number of cases since the pandemic began in the central city of Wuhan late last year.


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Pakistan plane crash: 'All I could see was fire'

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At least 92 people have died after a PIA plane hit a Karachi residential area during landing.

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In video, Bolsonaro says wanted cops replaced to stop family being 'screwed'

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he was unwilling to see his family get "screwed" because of his inability to change law enforcement officials, according to a video released on Friday set to deepen the political crisis surrounding him.


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Mexico reports another single-day record for coronavirus deaths

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Mexico on Friday registered a record for coronavirus deaths on a single day, posting 479 more deaths along with 2,960 new infections, according to data from the health ministry.


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Coronavirus: Protective badges and cannabis claims fact-checked

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Claims that badges can protect wearers from coronavirus and a cannabis treatment fact-checked.

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Coronavirus in Kenya: 'I buried my cousin on Facebook Live'

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The BBC's Mercy Juma had to watch her cousin's burial online - until her internet connection failed.

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Week in pictures: 16-22 May 2020

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A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon

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A Dubai-based couple are still stuck at a deserted resort, more than two months after their wedding.

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Heinrich Himmler: How a fake stamp led to the Nazi SS leader's capture

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Seventy-five years after his death, the Nazi SS leader's possessions are due to go on display in the UK.

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Coronavirus: Can children catch and pass on coronavirus?

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BBC's Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus.

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Argentina hits 10,000 coronavirus cases, outpaced by LatAm neighbors

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Argentina surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Friday, after recording the highest single-day increase since the start of the pandemic.


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Rohingya targeted in Malaysia as coronavirus stokes xenophobia

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Eleyas, a Rohingya Muslim, fled to Malaysia six years ago, seeking a safe haven from persecution in Myanmar.


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NBA: Knicks great Patrick Ewing says he has COVID-19

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New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing on Friday said he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.


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Brazil court releases foul-mouthed Bolsonaro video

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It is part of a probe into allegations the president tried to replace top federal police officials.

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Canada v US: Loon stabs eagle through heart

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The loon, which is on Canada's dollar coin, and the eagle, America's national bird, fought to the death.

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Iranian Parkour athlete arrested over a rooftop kiss

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Alireza Japalaghy performs life-threatening stunts, but has been detained for 'vulgar acts'.

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How to find a meteorite in Antarctica

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Justin Rowlatt joins a team of scientists looking for small space rocks in Antarctica.

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Friday, May 22, 2020

Japan's elderly workers, once key to Abenomics, suffer as pandemic closes businesses

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On a recent Saturday in Tokyo's Shinjuku district more than 100 people, many of them elderly men, stood close together in a long queue waiting for food hand-outs.


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Calls for protest march in Hong Kong as China pushes new security laws

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Hong Kong activists on Friday made online calls for a march against China's plans to impose national security legislation on the semi-autonomous city which many fear could erode its freedoms and international standing as a global finance hub.


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China reports four new coronavirus cases in mainland as of end-May 21

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China recorded four new coronavirus cases on May 21, up from two a day earlier, the National Health Commission (NHC) reported on Friday.


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Australia seeks exemption from UK quarantine as COVID-19 cases slow

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Australia, after bringing its coronavirus outbreak largely under control, said on Friday it is seeking an exemption from a requirement that travellers arriving in the UK quarantine for 14 days to prevent the spread of COVID-19.


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Bolivia investigates health officials over ventilator deal after public outcry

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Bolivian authorities on Wednesday fired the health minister and opened an investigation of potential corruption over allegations that officials bought ventilators at inflated prices, underscoring the global challenge to prevent graft in the coronavirus pandemic.


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Trump removes mask before facing cameras at car factory

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The president says he didn't want to "give the press the pleasure of seeing" him in a face covering.

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