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China concealed the early coronavirus outbreak, former MI6 spymaster says
By Reuters China concealed crucial information about the novel coronavirus outbreak from the rest of the world and so should…
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Coronavirus: ‘World faces worst recession since Great Depression’
The global economy will contract by 3% this year as countries around the world shrink at the fastest pace in…
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Trump warns of ‘very painful’ weeks ahead
President Donald Trump and his top healthcare advisers urged Americans on Tuesday to follow strict social distancing measures ahead of a “tough…
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Uganda braces for economic impact of COVID-19
With the global economic impact of the novel coronavirus mounting, Uganda has braced itself for the effect, said a senior…
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Trump mulls travel bans on Italy, South Korea over coronavirus
Washington Donald Trump said Wednesday he was considering travel restrictions on Italy and South Korea over coronavirus fears, as he…
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Lesotho’s Thomas Thabane to be charged with murdering his wife
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, 80, is to be charged with the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane, police…
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Germany shooting: ‘Far-right extremist’ carried out shisha bars attacks
A suspected far-right extremist has killed at least nine people in attacks on two shisha bars in a city in…
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Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74
Larry Tesler, an icon of early computing, has died at the age of 74. Mr Tesler started working in Silicon…
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BBC News to close 450 posts as part of £80m savings drive
Around 450 jobs will be cut from BBC News under plans to complete its £80m savings target by 2022. There…
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Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks
The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be used in its 5G networks but with restrictions, despite pressure…
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