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Why COVID-19 Is Hitting Drug Addicts So Hard

People with serious drug problems are particularly at risk of coronavirus because of underlying health problems, but also because normal treatment options are being cut off.

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Iran: Risks Of A Premature End To Quarantine

President Rouhani wants some activities to reopen, in open conflict with recommendations of national coronavirus task force.

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The Latest: Myanmar Embassy Trouble, N. Ireland Violence, Superman Record

Welcome to Thursday, where Myanmar turmoil reaches London, violence flares in Northern Ireland, and Superman sets a super record. Meanwhile, Italian weekly magazine L’Espresso uncovers how criminals, mafias and hackers are finding new ways to profit from the pandemic. • Myanmar ambassador locked out: Ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn was reportedly locked out of his London […]

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As Virus Takes Hold, Russia (And Russians) Caught In Limbo

As the coronavirus pandemic tightens its grip, Moscow is struggling to put together a coherent strategy to repatriate Russian nationals and allow foreigners to leave.

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The Latest: 3 Million COVID Deaths, Nuclear Deal Revived, Soviet LOTR

Welcome to Tuesday, where global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 3 million, the Iran nuclear deal is back on the table, and a Soviet-produced Lord of the Rings is unearthed. Thanks to Die Welt, we also look at how the German auto industry is trying to keep up with Elon Musk. • Iran nuclear talks back […]

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Coronavirus Brief: Information, Bane, and Antidote

The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on this crisis from the best, most trusted international news sources — regardless of language or geography. To receive the daily Coronavirus global brief in your […]

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Researchers Look To Northern Italian Town Untouched By Coronavirus

FERRERA ERBOGNONE — Though Italy’s total number of COVID-19 cases has topped 100,000, one town near the epicenter in the Lombardy region has registered zero infections. Now researchers hope to see if this town, with a population of 1,200, holds clues to understanding how the virus spreads? Ferrera Erbognone, the town that has been completely […]

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Coronavirus — Global Brief: Your Health Depends On Helping Poor Countries

The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on this crisis from the best, most trusted international news sources — regardless of language or geography. To receive the daily Coronavirus global brief in your […]

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Coronavirus — Global Brief: The Benefits Of Sharing The Bad News

The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on this crisis from the best, most trusted international news sources — regardless of language or geography. To receive the daily Coronavirus global brief in your […]

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The Latest: Myanmar ”Bloodbath” Warning, Jimmy Lai Guilty, Pricey Airline Food

Welcome to Thursday, where WHO chides the EU’s slow vaccination rollout, two of Hong Kong’s best-known democracy leaders are convicted and Japan has a pricey solution for those missing airline food. Buenos Aires daily Clarin also has the scoop on the meat industry’s beef with a former Beatle. • COVID update: The world’s second most […]

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Didier Raoult: A French Doctor, Hydroxychloroquine And Conspiracy Theories

Debates on the hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine treatments for the COVID-19 have generated conspiracy theories with one recurring question: Why isn’t it used more?

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Coronavirus — Worldwide Brief: Space Tightens as the Virus Closes In

The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on this crisis from the best, most trusted international news sources — regardless of language or geography. To receive the daily Coronavirus global brief in your […]

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COVID-19: What’s Happening To Migrants Around The World

Governments everywhere are telling residents to stay put, but their policies regarding some of the most vulnerable members of society raise a whole new series of risks.

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Coronavirus: What’s The Real Death Toll In Wuhan?

Determining how many people really died in the Chinese city where COVID-19 began may help to understand what the toll will be elsewhere. But are authorities telling the truth?

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The Latest: Myanmar Toll Tops 500, Suez Unstuck, Mafia Fail

Merhaba!* Welcome to Tuesday, where the death toll among pro-democracy protesters tops 500 in Myanmar, Suez Canal gets unstuck at last, and a mafioso’s love of food (and tattoos) is his downfall. Le Monde also reports from Belarus, where Lukashenko’s regime is doing everything it can to avoid new mass protests.*Turkish • Myanmar protests top […]

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Coronavirus — Global Brief: Quarantines Can Be Toxic For Domestic Violence

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to provide as clear a […]

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Coronavirus — Global Brief: Why Are So Many Doctors Dying?

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to provide as clear a […]

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COVID-19 And Closed Borders: Italy’s Agriculture At Risk

In the country hit hardest by coronavirus, a shortage of seasonal workers who couldn’t cross the border has set of a spiral of trouble for farmers across Italy.

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Global Coronavirus Report: Education in a Restricted Environment

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to provide as clear a […]

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Coronavirus — Global Brief: Lining Up To Follow The South Korea Model

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet teaches is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to provide as clear […]

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How COVID-19 Is Deepening Anxiety Disorders

Mental health professionals in Argentina note an uptick in people seeking help, especially patients already struggling with issues like hypochondria and OCD.

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Coronavirus — Global Brief: Calculating How Long It Will Last

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to provide as clear a […]

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Coronavirus — Global Brief: China To Central America, How To Stop The Spread

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet teaches is a blunt reminder of how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to provide as clear […]

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Coronavirus ~ Global Brief: Will Africa Be Spared?

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The rapid and insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet teaches us in a whole new way how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to […]

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The Coronavirus Economy: How Bad Will It Get?

The epidemic, and the weapons being used to fight it, are having devastating effects on the economy.

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The Latest: Biden Vs. Putin, Tokyo *Olympig*, Mars Sounds

Welcome to Thursday, where Tanzania tries to understand if its president died of COVID, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charges and we discover what life on Mars *sounds* like. We also tune in to Le Monde to see how the invitation-only audio-chat app Clubhouse is seen as trouble by Arab regimes. • Death […]

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Coronavirus ~ Global Brief: Alone With God, Face Mask Holdup, Born With It

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The rapid and insidious path of COVID-19 across the planet teaches us in a whole new way how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are busy finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to […]

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Coronavirus ~ Global Brief: Chinese New Wave, Italian Shopping, Trump Control

For the coming weeks, Worldcrunch will be delivering daily updates on the coronavirus global pandemic. The rapid, insidious path of the COVID-19 outbreak across the planet teaches us in a whole new way how small the world has become. Our network of multilingual journalists are finding out what’s being reported locally — everywhere — to […]

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The Latest: 50 Dead In Myanmar, Merkel’s Defeat, Beyonce’s Crowning

Welcome to Monday, where Myanmar’s death toll keeps rising, more countries suspend AstraZeneca vaccine and Beyoncé makes Grammy history. Le Monde takes us to northern Morocco where the closure of the border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has led to the collapse of an entire ecosystem. • Myanmar’s deadliest day: Myanmar’s junta imposed martial […]

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The Latest: Congress Clears COVID Bill, Ivory Coast PM Dies, Trump Buddha

Welcome to Thursday, where the world marks 10 years since the Fukushima disaster, Ivory Coast’s prime minister dies, and we meet one irate Paraguayan grandma. Le Monde reports on French terrorism victims who are now facing online abuse. • Biden historic COVID relief: The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill has passed through Congress, and will […]

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The Latest: Italy’s Grim Milestone, Lula Free To Run, Biden’s Dogs

Welcome to Tuesday, where Italy surpasses 100,000 coronavirus deaths, Lula is cleared of corruption charges, and the trial of the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd starts. We also look at how the pandemic has impacted fertility rates in developed countries. • COVID-19 latest: Italy passes 100,000 deaths mark, as it announces it […]

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Coronavirus, The Good News: A Chance To Prepare For Next Time

One day, a virus much more dangerous than Covid-19 will spread, and the current outbreak gives us a unique opportunity to prepare for it. But is that happening?

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The Latest: Myanmar Police Joins Protests, ‘Constitutional’ Trial, 116 Year-Old COVID Survivor

Welcome to Wednesday, where Myanmar police side with protesters, the Senate votes to continue Trump’s trial and Europe’s oldest person survives COVID. We also look at the reasons why the “capital of Canadian humor” isn’t laughing so much lately. • COVID-19 latest: Ghana parliament shuts down over outbreak that leaves 17 MPs and 151 support […]

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The Latest: Junta Promises, Trump Trial, Supreme RIP

Welcome to Tuesday, where Myanmar’s junta hints at new elections, Trump’s impeachment trial (part II) gets started, and Motown loses a star. Meanwhile Bogota-based daily El Espectador explains how Pablo Escobar’s hippos have sparked an ecological debate in Colombia. • COVID-19 latest: Iran begins using Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine as part of the vaccination campaign, […]

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The Latest: Myanmar Protests, Glacier Burst, Annual COVID Shots

Welcome to Monday, where South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine after poor results on local variant, 180 are feared dead in India glacier collapse, and Tom Brady makes Super Bowl history. We also look at the unlikely feud involving Indian farmers, top cricket stars — and Rihanna. • COVID-19 latest: South Africa halts use of AstraZeneca […]

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The Latest: COVID In Japan, Navalny’s Doctor Dies, $60 Million Password

Welcome to Friday, where Myanmar trouble deepens, Navalny’s doctor dies and $60 million in Bitcoin is lost behind a password. We also look at one country trying to figure out where it fits in with the global rush to do business with China. • COVID-19 latest: AstraZeneca applies for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine in […]

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The Latest: Myanmar Blocks Facebook, Vaccine Cocktail, Supermarket Love

Welcome to Thursday, where the UK has begun a trial of mixing vaccines, Facebook is blocked in Myanmar and German singles try to find love in the local supermarket. We also hear from a Belgian bioengineer working against the tech consensus of “smart cities.” • COVID-19 latest: Germany flies in doctors, ventilators, and beds to […]

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The Latest: Navalny In Court, Pfizer Profits, Canadian Candyologist

Welcome to Tuesday, where global calls are issued for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Navalny shows up in court and there’s real-life drama at the French opera. Le Monde also goes to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown to report on the disillusions, two years into his term. • COVID-19 latest: Japan set to […]

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The Latest: 100 Million COVID Cases, Biden Rings Putin, Moon Tourists

Welcome to Wednesday, where global COVID cases exceed 100 million, Biden rings Putin, and space tourism gets ready for launch. We also look at the magnitude (and limitations) of Iran’s presence on the African continent, courtesy of Jeune Afrique. Aristotle to Anti-Vaxxers, internet culture and the decline of reason The virtues that laid the groundwork […]

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The Latest: President Biden, Baghdad Blast, Mountain Of Trash

Welcome to Thursday, where the world reacts to the beginning of the Biden-Harris era, Baghdad is hit by its worst terror attack in more than three years and Dublin cancels its St. Patrick’s Day parade (again.) We also visit the Paris Opera for a taste of the grim global zeitgeist. Behind Biden’s message of unity, […]

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