Coronavirus pushes German economy into recession
Germany's economy shrank by 2.2% in the first three months of this year as the coronavirus pandemic pushed it into recession, official figures indicate.
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Coronavirus deals U.S. job losses of 20.5 million, historic unemployment rate in April
The US unemployment rate has risen to 14.7%, with 20.5 million jobs lost in April, as the coronavirus pandemic devastated the economy.
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Disney World is still shut, but Disney Springs reopens May 20
Disney Springs, which features a wide variety of restaurants, stores and a 24-screen movie theater, will begin a "phased reopening" on May 20, according to a statement on its website. Disney Springs, along with other Florida attractions, had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak
U.S. President Donald Trump warned China on Saturday that it should face consequences if it was “knowingly responsible” for the coronavirus pandemic, as he ratcheted up criticism of Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
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No league worth risking single human life: FIFA president Gianni Infantino
Soccer around the world has come to a standstill with domestic leagues on hold and major tournaments such as Euro 2020 and the Copa America postponed for one year.
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The White House has predicted 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the US from coronavirus pandemic
"We are going to go through a very tough two weeks," Trump said, striking a more somber tone than he has at previous briefings. "This is going to be a very, very painful two weeks."
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US may become next center of coronavirus pandemic, says WHO
Figures go against Trump talk of restarting economy, as other countries tighten controls
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Tokyo Olympics to be postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic
The Tokyo Olympic Games will be postponed until no later than the summer of 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters Tuesday after speaking by phone with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
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