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‘SILENT HURRICANE’: Spain locked down after massive virus surge
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‘WHAT AIRLINES WILL EXIST?’: EU fumes at Trump’s ‘unilateral’ ban
European Union leaders have lashed out over Donald Trump’s travel plan that has sparked chaos at airports across the continent, as the number of global flights takes a steep dive.
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Putin’s Bid to Extend Rule Is Approved by Russia’s Parliament
Constitutional changes could make Putin the longest-ruling leader in Russia’s modern history, surpassing Stalin
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‘Head in the sand’: Picture that proves the Queen has failed
It looks like any other royal snap – but this picture proves an uncomfortable truth about the Queen and two of her biggest personal failings.
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Chilling photos of Italy’s virus patients
Disturbing photos show hospital patients in Italy lying facedown as medics in hazmat suits work to treat them.
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Italy’s big error that led to lockdown
Italian authorities have been accused of mishandling the coronavirus outbreak and allowing it to spread as rapidly as it has.
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COVID-19: Italy in full lockdown; Canada reports 1st death
Public gatherings banned, Italians told not to move anywhere except for work, emergencies
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Italy restricts travel for about 16 million to curb coronavirus spread
People in country's north under lockdown as COVID-19 cases grow to more than 5,800
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Coronavirus: Northern Italy to quarantine 16 million people
Italy's prime minister has said at least 16 million people are in mandatory quarantine in Lombardy region and also in 14 provinces.
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Coronavirus: Italy reports biggest daily jump in death toll
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Italy has risen to 197 after the largest daily increase in fatalities there since the outbreak began.
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Brexit: Preparations cost government more than £4bn says watchdog
Government departments spent more than £4bn on preparations for leaving the EU, says the public spending watchdog.
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Russia hasn't had any new coronavirus cases. Why is that?
While Russia touts its controversial fight against the coronavirus, others cast doubt
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Europe scambles to contain virus outbreak
Mass gatherings have been banned in Switzerland and tourists are cancelling their Roman holidays as the deadly coronavirus spreads across Europe.
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Putin confirms internet conspiracy theory
It’s been the subject of much internet debate – does the Russian leader use a body double? Now he has finally
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Lawyers for US government deliver opening arguments as extradition case begins
Lawyers for US government deliver opening arguments as extradition case begins
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Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says
Low-skilled workers would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans unveiled by the government.
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Queen’s nephew Earl of Snowdon announces divorce
Less than a week after the Queen’s grandson’s split announcement, another member of the royal family is also getting divorced.
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Brexit: France warns UK of bitter trade negotiations
France has warned Britain to expect a bruising battle with the EU in post-Brexit trade negotiations.
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UK finance minister Sajid Javid resigns amid UK government reshuffle
Sajid Javid resigned his post as UK finance minister amidst the first government reshuffle since the United Kingdom left the European Union.
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Google and EU battle in court over €2.4 billion anti-trust fine
Google and the EU battled in court Wednesday as the search engine giant tried to persuade judges that it was unfairly accused of ill-treating rivals of its Shopping service.
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