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US says President Vladimir Putin seeking to stay in power for life
Deputy Secretary of State Steve Biegun said both Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ‘seem intent on putting themselves into office for life, or at least...
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Texas halts reopening as US virus cases soar
Twenty-nine states in the US are now experiencing new surges, with more than 35,900 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University - a level approaching a new record.
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Florida gambles on reopening as virus numbers rise
On Thursday, Florida confirmed a record 3,207 new cases, bringing the total to nearly 86,000, with 3,601 deaths.
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Trudeau says in talks to extend Canada-US border closure
The world's longest international frontier - at 8,900 kilometres - was closed to all non-essential travellers on both sides on 21 March in response to the coronavirus crisis.
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US top court in landmark ruling to protect LGBT workers
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights activists, as well as Democratic politicians and several major businesses, had been demanding that the court spell out that the community was protected by the law.
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Putin condemns 'mayhem and rioting' at US anti-racism protests
The Russian leader stressed he supported black Americans' struggle for equality, calling this 'a long-standing problem of the United States'.
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ANC urges Ramaphosa to engage US govt amid protests over Floyd’s killing
The 46-year-old unarmed black man was killed on camera last week after being arrested by police in Minneapolis.
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China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Washington had been infected by a 'political virus' to continually attack China.
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Trump to withdraw US from 'Open Skies' treaty
The US leader said Moscow had not stuck to its commitments under the 18-year-old pact, which was designed to improve military transparency and confidence between the superpowers.
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France cries foul as Sanofi says US to get virus vaccine first
Sanofi's chief executive announced late Wednesday that people in the United States would have priority because their government was helping to fund the company's quest for a coronavirus vaccine.
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Early end to US state lockdowns could cause needless suffering and death - Fauci
Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told a US Senate panel that the virus epidemic is not yet under control in areas of the nation.
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Despite White House virus cases, top aides defend reopening
The White House has some of the most rigorous precautions of any US venue at the moment. The president, vice president, and many others are tested daily.
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Pompeo welcomes new Iraq government, extends Iran sanctions waiver
Recognising Iraq's fragility, the Trump administration has given Iraq a series of waivers on US sanctions to let it keep buying gas from Iran.
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USA's Pompeo criticises SA, Qatar for accepting doctors from Cuba
The USA’s top diplomat applauded leaders in Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, and other countries for what he called 'refusing to turn a blind eye to abuses by the Cuban regime'.
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Trump angers China by warning US may seek damages over virus
Beijing and Washington have clashed repeatedly over the outbreak as tensions have soared between the world's two biggest economic powers.
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US House passes $500 billion coronavirus bill in latest relief package
The House action sent the latest of four relief bills to the White House. Republican President Donald Trump, who backs the measure, said he would probably sign it into law on Thursday evening.
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More US states make plans to reopen; California holds firm
Nationwide, US deaths totaled 47,050 on Wednesday, up about 1,800, with some states yet to report. The United States has the world’s largest number of cases at over 830,000.
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Trump immigration ban to last 60 days, target those seeking permanent residency
US President Donald Trump plans to institute the ban through an executive order, which he said he was likely to sign on Wednesday.
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Trump to sign order to suspend immigration into US
The United States has by far the world’s largest number of confirmed coronavirus cases, with more than 774,000 infections, up 20,000 on Monday.
