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Stockholm Expected To Reach Herd Immunity In May, Swedish Ambassador Says

9:56pm April 26, 2020

by H.J. Mai

Sweden has employed a controversial coronavirus response strategy of imposing only limited restrictions. The country's ambassador to the U.S. says the approach is having success.

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99-Year-Old British Veteran Tops The Pop Charts, Becomes A National Hero

2:07pm April 26, 2020

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Army captain Tom Moore is the oldest artist to top the BBC's singles chart, with a singalong cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone." He raised millions for the NHS by walking laps around his garden.

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking from 10 Downing Street after his release from the hospital for COVID-19 treatment.

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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Return To Work Monday

7:46pm April 25, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

Johnson plans to return to 10 Downing Street roughly two weeks after leaving the hospital for COVID-19 treatment.

A vendor wearing protective masks and gloves serves a customer at a market in Rome on April 16.

In Italy, 'Suspended Shopping' Helps Those Facing Economic Hardship During Pandemic

11:11am April 24, 2020

by Sylvia Poggioli

La spesa sospesa means paying in advance for someone who can't afford it — an act of charity in which donors don't show off and recipients don't have to show gratitude.

European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen speaks to reporters Thursday in Brussels after a video conference among EU officials about easing the impact of the coronavirus on the bloc's economies.

EU Leaders Fail To Agree On Coronavirus Economic Recovery Program

6:32pm April 23, 2020

by H.J. Mai

The group did endorse the recent recommendation of finance ministers for a short-term rescue package worth more than a half-trillion dollars.

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Health vs. Privacy: How Other Countries Use Surveillance To Fight The Pandemic

4:12pm April 23, 2020

The U.S. is calling for more tracking and surveillance to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Such technology is already heavily used in other countries, fueling debates over health versus privacy.

Russian Regions Lack Resources To Deal With The Coronavirus

4:12pm April 23, 2020

by Charles Maynes

The number of coronavirus cases is rising at an alarming rate in Russia, particularly in smaller cities — many of which lack even the basic resources to deal with the crisis.

Employees assemble motors at a Mercedes-Benz factory in Stuttgart, Germany, on Wednesday. The German government pays much of laid-off workers' salaries for up to 12 months during economic crises.

Europe's Economy Was Hit Hard Too, But Jobs Didn't Disappear Like In The U.S.

10:41am April 23, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

Many governments, especially in European countries, are handling unemployment differently, paying companies to keep their workers on the payroll until the pandemic is over.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Warns Against Reopening Germany Too Early

9:35am April 23, 2020

by Rob Schmitz

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the Bundestag this morning, cautioning the country not to reopen too soon, lest the coronavirus spread uncontrollably.

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On Sunday, children in Spain will be allowed to go outside for the first time in nearly six weeks. Here, Olimpia, 3 (the photographer's daughter), plays with her toy dog as they wear face masks in Madrid.

Spain Will Finally Let Children Go Outside This Sunday, After Nearly 6 Weeks

4:46pm April 22, 2020

by Bill Chappell

Anger spiked on Tuesday, after the government initially said children would only be allowed outdoors to accompany adults on trips to essential businesses, such as grocery stores.