Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus pandemic
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These Migrants Stuck in Tent Cities on the Border Just Had Their Hopes Dashed by the Supreme Court
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The court said the Trump administration can continue its “Remain in Mexico” program. Migrants say they’re “in a complete state of limbo.” MATAMOROS, Mexico — More than 1,700 people live nearly on top of one another steps from the U.S.-Mexico … Read More
China’s return to work is good news for the economy – but it also risks unleashing a second wave of Covid-19 infections
Both the government and businesses are eager to restart and revive the economy. But as millions pile back into factories, cafeterias and dormitories, the risk is that a new wave of Covid-19 could pose even bigger risks to the system. … Read More
Australia tells citizens to reconsider all foreign travel amid coronavirus pandemic
The Australian government had previously advised against travel to regional epicentres in China, Italy, South Korea and Iran.PHOTO: EPA-EFE SYDNEY (AFP) – Australia on Friday (March 13) warned citizens the coronavirus pandemic is now so widespread that they should reconsider all foreign … Read More
World Health Organization declares coronavirus a ‘pandemic’; Trump restricts travel from Europe
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There are now over 1,000 COVID-19 cases and 37 deaths reported in the U.S. A virus outbreak that began in China nearly three months ago has now infected more than 1,000 people in the United States and killed 36. The World Health … Read More
Angela Merkel: 70 percent of Germany is getting coronavirus, and there’s not much we can do
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Pessimistic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was blunt Wednesday in her assessment of how coronavirus will impact her nation: A vast majority of people in Germany will get coronavirus, and there is little or nothing anyone can do about that right now. … Read More
Putin approves changes allowing him to stay in power until 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a session of the lower house of parliament in Moscow on Tuesday to consider constitutional changes. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday opened the door to constitutional changes … Read More
Greeks no longer want migrants, says Czech ambassador to Athens
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Greeks dislike that people from Afghanistan, Congo, Somalia, and Iraq are trying to reach the EU, while Syrians make up only five percent of the migrants. Not only is Greece is in control of the migrant crisis at the Greek-Turkish … Read More
Britain must take in refugee children stranded between Turkey and Greece, campaigners demand
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A child walks next to tends in a migrant camp set up near the Turkish-Greek border in Pazarkule, Edirne region CAMPAIGNERS are demanding that the British government follow the example of other EU countries and urgently take in child refugees … Read More