WASHINGTON - The world has now surpassed 40 million confirmed cases of coronavirus infections, as surges of cases in Europe and the United States...
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ROME - A basic meal is far beyond the reach of millions of people in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic joins conflict, climate change and economic...
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LONDON - Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 400,000 for the first time late on Friday, a record one-day increase as much of Europe enacts...
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NEW YORK - Although handwashing with soap is vital in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, billions of people around the world...
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