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France, Italy and Spain prepare to ease coronavirus lockdowns

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Several other EU countries have already announced a tentative easing of restrictions France, Italy and Spain are preparing to loosen coronavirus restrictions, with other countries watching closely to see how some of the first and hardest-hit countries in Europe might safely emerge from their crippling lockdowns. After the US, where ...

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Global coronavirus death toll hits 200,000

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Global deaths linked to the coronavirus passed 200,000 on Saturday, while confirmed cases of the virus are expected to hit 3 million in coming days, according to a Reuters tally. More than half of the fatalities have been reported by the United States, Spain and Italy. The first death linked ...

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G20 vows to boost tourism sector battered by Covid-19

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COVID-19 lockdowns have pounded international tourism, which is estimated to see a 45 percent decline this year according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). G20 tourism ministers pledged to ensure coordination as their countries ease lockdowns and travel restrictions, and to support the struggling industry’s recovery. “We ...

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US coronavirus death toll rises above 50,000

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More than 50,000 people in the US have died within less than four months of the onset of the coronavirus outbreak as a patchwork response to the pandemic struggled to combat the spread of the virus. At least 50,031 people in the US have died from Covid-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. ...

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UN Supports Education Authorities In Lebanon To Ensure Continuity Of Education, Inclusion And Equity For Children And Young People

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 The COVID-19 outbreak has translated into a major education crisis. Nearly 190 countries have imposed school closures, affecting 1.5 billion children and young people, according to a UN report launched by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week. While many countries, including Lebanon, switched to distance teaching and learning to mitigate the ...

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