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New coronavirus poor stood in long queues, waiting to pick up bags of basic necessities, abruptly tipped into dependence on handouts by the pandemic.

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An artwork by a dissident Chinese cartoonist depicting a coronavirus particle driving a tank towards a protester was unveiled in Copenhagen on Friday (May 15) in support of arrested Hong Kong demonstrators whose trial begins next week.

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This year streets of Baghdad are quiet during the holy month of Ramzan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Iraq: Streets of Baghdad quiet during the holy month of Ramzan

Italy's luxury hotels sit empty for the first time in decades as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the country's tourism and hospitality industries.

Italy's luxury hotels vacant due to COVID-19 pandemic

Italy's government on Saturday said that it would allow travel to and from abroad from June 3 as the country tries to turn the clock back on after one of the world's most rigid coronavirus lockdowns.

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A forest of placards celebrating the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers has sprung up as part of an art installation on the border of an east London park.

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A plea for survival from the indigenous Peruvians living on the floating islands of Uros in Puno, calling for help from President Martin Vizcarra as local communities struggle under the weight of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Italians have been turning to pawn shops to swap their prized family jewellery for some much needed cash, as Italians look for alternative ways to survive financially as the coronavirus outbreak leaves many without an income.

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Union Health Ministry on Friday morning said 100 new deaths due to COVID-19 and an additional 3,967 positive cases were reported since Thursday in the country, taking the number of deaths to 2,649 and total cases to 81,970.

Of the total cases, 51,401 are active and 2649 are fatalities so far while at least 27,920 people have recovered from the disease.

Friday marks the 52nd straight day of the ongoing lockdown across the country announced by the central government to contain the spread of the pandemic.

The lockdown, announced on March 25, was on May 1 again extended for the second time until May 17.

Union Health Ministry on Friday morning said 100 new deaths due to COVID-19 and an additional 3,967 positive cases were reported since Thursday in the country, taking the number of deaths to 2,649 and total cases to 81,970.

Union Health Ministry on Friday morning said 100 new deaths due to COVID-19 and an additional 3,967 positive cases were reported since Thursday in the country, taking the number of deaths to 2,649 and total cases to 81,970. Of the total cases, 51,401 are active and 2649 are fatalities so far while at least 27,920 people have recovered from the disease. Friday marks the 52nd straight day of the ongoing lockdown across the country announced by the central government to contain the spread of the pandemic. The lockdown, announced on March 25, was on May 1 again extended for the second time until May 17.

India COVID-19 death toll rises to 2,649 as total cases reach 81,970

Venezuelan migrants in Chile have been forced out onto the street, unable to work amid lockdown and unable to return home due to the region's shuttered borders.

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The novel coronavirus has killed more than 300,000 people worldwide, mostly in Europe and the United States, since it emerged in China late last year. Also read: Amid COVID-19 , Trump threatens to 'cut off whole relationship with China' Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus have surpassed 4.

The novel coronavirus has killed more than 300,000 people worldwide, mostly in Europe and the United States, since it emerged in China late last year. Also read: Amid COVID-19 , Trump threatens to 'cut off whole relationship with China' Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus have surpassed 4.4 million worldwide as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. Also Read: US will be first country to receive COVID vaccine, says Sanofi COVID-19 has now infected 4,438,371 people worldwide and 302,115 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 1,587,780 people of that tally have recovered. A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) had claimed how lifting lockdowns too early could lead to a second wave and would be a catastrophe. The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted twice, first from China to Europe, and then from Europe to North America. Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University have reported in its map that the United States has taken the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment. The United States has registered the most deaths at 85,194 followed by Britain with 33,614, Italy at 31,368, France at 27,425 and Spain with 27,321 fatalities. (With inputs from agencies)

Global coronavirus death toll rises to more than 300,000

US Senator Thom Tillis presented an 18-point plan. The plan aims at using the help of regional allies to hold the Chinese government accountable for its “lies, deception, and cover-ups” that led to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This plan also includes enhancing military ties with India.

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After 600 years of painstakingly slow evolution, Britain's parliament took a leap into the future when the coronavirus pandemic struck, transforming its deeply traditional debating chamber into a modern videoconferencing hub.

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Restaurants, cafes and bars in Australia's most populous state reopened on Friday after a two-month shutdown under coronavirus lockdown measures, boosting the federal government's bid to get people back in work and the economy back on track.

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There is significant drop in new COVID-19 cases in Germany. Germany will start to relax some border controls introduced in March to slow the spread of the coronavirus with the aim of having free travel in Europe from mid-June. The tentative step, aimed partly at helping the tourism sector, comes as the European Commission prepares to urge a return to "unrestricted free movement", though that push will stop if there is a major second wave of infections. In partnership with DW News, we bring to you ground report from Berlin, Germany.

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Antarctica is still coronavirus-free, scientists are taking necessary precautions to keep the same. All tourists trips to Antarctica have been cancelled.

Antarctica remains coronavirus-free, scientists take necessary precautions

In the United Kingdom, drones have been deployed to provide medical supplies to remote areas. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has decided to enforce a 24-hour curfew during the 5-day Eid holidays. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Wednesday.

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Gravitas: Pakistan Army wants a salary hike

In Egypt, a lion tamer is entertaining people by live-streaming performances. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

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Gravitas: Coronavirus takes more than 2,98,000 lives

A French drugmaker sparked outrage after its CEO said that the US has the right to place the biggest pre-orders for its coronavirus vaccine. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why big pharma backed by wealthy governments poses the biggest challenge to the fight against this pandemic.

Gravitas: Why Coronavirus cures should not be exclusive

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Many countries are banking on tourism for an economic revival. The European Union wants to salvage the summer tourist season. Should governments re-open their borders when the pandemic is far from over? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Should countries re-open their borders?

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 4.3 million worldwide on Thursday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.

COVID-19 has now infected 4,345,646 people worldwide and 297,108 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 1,547,406 people of that tally have recovered.

A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) had claimed how lifting lockdowns too early could lead to a second wave and would be a catastrophe.

The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted twice, first from China to Europe, and then from Europe to North America.

Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University have reported in its map that the United States has taken the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment.

The United States logged more than 1,800 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the nation's total to 84,059.

The US president has increasingly looked to pin the blame on China, where the virus first emerged late last year.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 could become endemic like HIV, warning against any attempt to predict how long it would keep circulating and calling for a “massive effort” to counter it.

“It is important to put this on the table: this virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities, and this virus may never go away,” WHO emergencies expert Mike Ryan told an online briefing.

(With inputs from agencies)

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 4.3 million worldwide on Thursday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. COVID-19 has now infected 4,345,646 people worldwide and 297,108 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 4.3 million worldwide on Thursday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. COVID-19 has now infected 4,345,646 people worldwide and 297,108 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 1,547,406 people of that tally have recovered. A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) had claimed how lifting lockdowns too early could lead to a second wave and would be a catastrophe. The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted twice, first from China to Europe, and then from Europe to North America. Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University have reported in its map that the United States has taken the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment. The United States logged more than 1,800 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the nation's total to 84,059. The US president has increasingly looked to pin the blame on China, where the virus first emerged late last year. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 could become endemic like HIV, warning against any attempt to predict how long it would keep circulating and calling for a “massive effort” to counter it. “It is important to put this on the table: this virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities, and this virus may never go away,” WHO emergencies expert Mike Ryan told an online briefing. (With inputs from agencies)

Global Covid-19 cases surge past 4.3 million mark, death toll at 297,108  

Union Health Ministry on Thursday morning said 134 new deaths due to COVID-19 and an additional 3,722 positive cases were reported since Wednesday in the country, taking the number of deaths to 2,549 and total cases to 78,003.

Of the total cases, 49,219 are active and 2,549 are fatalities so far while at least 26,234 people have recovered from the disease.

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Thursday marks the 51st straight day of the ongoing lockdown across the country announced by the central government to contain the spread of the pandemic.

The lockdown, announced on March 25, was on May 1 again extended for the second time until May 17.

Union Health Ministry on Thursday morning said 134 new deaths due to COVID-19 and an additional 3,722 positive cases were reported since Wednesday in the country, taking the number of deaths to 2,549 and total cases to 78,003.

Union Health Ministry on Thursday morning said 134 new deaths due to COVID-19 and an additional 3,722 positive cases were reported since Wednesday in the country, taking the number of deaths to 2,549 and total cases to 78,003. Of the total cases, 49,219 are active and 2,549 are fatalities so far while at least 26,234 people have recovered from the disease. Thursday marks the 51st straight day of the ongoing lockdown across the country announced by the central government to contain the spread of the pandemic. The lockdown, announced on March 25, was on May 1 again extended for the second time until May 17.

India COVID-19 death toll rises to 2,549 as total cases reach 78,003 

Over a third of patients treated for COVID-19 in a large New York medical system developed acute kidney injury, and nearly 15% required dialysis, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

US Study: Kidney injury in 1/3rd of hospitalised COVID-19 patients

Britain's pubs may be shut, but one east London brewer has found a way to keep the beer flowing - by packing his kegs into a van and pulling pints on people's doorsteps.

Beer on the streets of London amid lockdown

With the governments imposing large-scale restrictions on economic activities to halt the spread of coronavirus, the global economy has come to a virtual standstill. A report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has projected that the world economy is set to lose nearly $8.5 trillion over the next 2 years.

Global economic output to reduce by $8.5 trillion in 2 years

Authorities in the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus emerged launched an ambitious campaign on Wednesday (May 13) to test all of its 11 million residents, after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a second wave of infections.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Wuhan witnesses second wave of COVID-19

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