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India Reports Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases Nearly Every Day
India has ended its coronavirus lockdown. Social media is flooded with pleas for COVID-19 tests and hospital beds. The virus is surging — collapsing the country's health system.
Postponed Because Of The Pandemic, Moscow Prepares To Mark Victory Day
Russia's President Putin has turned the Soviet Union's costly victory over Nazi Germany into a substitute for a national ideology. A 75th anniversary parade planned for May is now set for Wednesday.
Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of Plants
As Spain lifted its national state of emergency, the Liceu opera house in Barcelona found alternative living things to fill nearly 2,300 seats.
Saudi Arabia Announces This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Officials announce on Monday that this year's pilgrimage to Mecca will be restricted in size and limited to Saudi residents. In a typical year, millions of Muslims would make the journey.
Delta To Resume Flights Between The U.S. And China
The company says it's the first U.S. airline to do so since February after flights were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The flights will run from Seattle to Shanghai via Seoul, South Korea.
Trump Administration Labels 4 More Chinese News Outlets 'Foreign Missions'
The State Department's new listing of Chinese media escalates a tit-for-tat scrap over journalists that kicked off earlier in the year.
Thailand To Reopen After Recording No New Coronavirus Cases In Nearly A Month
Thailand was the first country outside of China to record a coronavirus case. Now, it is set to reopen after having slightly over 3,100 cases and recording no new infections in nearly a month.
How Germany Staffed Up Contact Tracing Teams To Contain Its Coronavirus Outbreak
Staff in over 400 call centers in Germany work around the clock to notify people if they've been exposed to a positive coronavirus case. The country aims to have one contact tracer per 4,000 people.
Johnson & Johnson To Stop Selling 2 Lines Of Skin-Lightening Products Popular In Asia
The company says it didn't intend to suggest that fairness or white was "better than your own unique skin tone." Other major companies have announced changes to advertising tactics seen as racist.