Longer overlap for modern humans and Neanderthals
Modern humans began to edge out the Neanderthals in Europe earlier than previously thought, a new study shows. ...
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France records 80 new coronavirus deaths, lowest daily death toll in a month
"The epidemic remains active and is evolving and the virus is circulating in many zones across the country," France's health...
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Coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson launches new alert system as lockdown modifies
In a televised address to the nation, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out a five-level alert system that the...
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Nightlife cluster gives South Korea largest coronavirus case spike in a month
South Korea has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus, but over the weekend...
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Coronavirus: International tourism could decline by 60-80% in 2020, says UN
The global international agency said that the novel coronavirus pandemic has caused a 22 per cent fall in international tourist...
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4 bombs go off in Kabul, 4 civilians including 12-year-old injured: Afghan officials
Four bombs, one placed under a garbage bin and the other three by the roadside, went off in northern Kabul...
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Coronavirus: New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes from Thursday as lockdown curbs ease
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the move to "level 2" restrictions will mean retail, restaurants and other public...
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Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests
Around 230 people between the ages of 12 and 65 were arrested on a range of charges, including unlawful assembly,...
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In Japan, coronavirus outbreak triggers instances of bullying, ostracism
"It's shameful," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told a recent parliamentary session. "Anyone could get infected." The coronavirus in Japan...
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US: 105-year-old woman, who beat 1918 flu, now battles coronavirus
A 105-year-old New Mexico woman who beat back the 1918 flu that killed millions, including her mother and infant sister,...
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Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy
Saudi Arabia is tripling its value added tax (VAT) as part of austerity measures to support its coronavirus-hit economy. The...
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HMS Beagle: Dock for Darwin’s ship gets protected status
The remains of a rare 19th Century dock built for Charles Darwin's ship HMS Beagle has been recognised as a...
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Coronavirus lockdown: The freed prisoner who is unable to return home
When Arif (name changed) was released from a prison in western India on 31 March, he longed to return home...
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Coronavirus: Fears over growth of decontamination firms
Lives could be put at risk by an influx of companies offering to clean up potential coronavirus hotspots, a leading...
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Iran naval ‘friendly fire’ incident kills 19 sailors in Gulf of Oman
Nineteen sailors have been killed and 15 others wounded in a "friendly fire" incident involving two Iranian naval vessels, the...
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Coronavirus: Use common sense to see loved ones outdoors – Dominic Raab
People in England can "meet up with other people" outside their household as long as they are outside and stay...
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Coronavirus: Wuhan in first virus cluster since end of lockdown
New coronavirus clusters have been reported in Wuhan city - where the virus fist emerged - and the north-eastern province...
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White House Covid cases contradict Trump’s message on opening
The White House Covid-19 outbreak is undermining President Donald Trump's narrative that it's safe to open up the country and...
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Western countries want to reopen. Renewed outbreaks in China and South Korea show the continued risk
"It's not over until it's over." That was South Korean President Moon Jae-in, speaking Sunday after a new cluster of...
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MS Dhoni Was “Unbiased” In Decision-Making: RP Singh Recalls 2008 Selection Controversy
MS Dhoni hasn't played for India since semi-final loss to New Zealand in World Cup 2019. "MS Dhoni...
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