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Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Whenever schools finally reopen in the United States, the classroom could be a very different place.
China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation
Beijing has adopted a “no-holds barred” diplomatic push to quash criticism of its handling of the outbreak and to fend off efforts, including by President Trump, to hold it financially accountable.
Greece Curbs Coronavirus, Defying Expectations
The Greeks have been dogged by years of instability, but their government’s response to the coronavirus has won praise from citizens.
Spain’s Villages Wage a Lonely Fight Against the Coronavirus
The isolation of the countryside offers some protection against the outbreak, but once the illness strikes, it can reveal the unique vulnerabilities that smaller communities face.
War Within War: As Saudi Prince Edges Away from Yemen, His Allies Feud
A declaration of self-rule by Yemeni separatists has complicated Saudi efforts to withdraw from the war.
Where There’s a Will in England, There’s a Way
Prodded by the coronavirus, thousands are making or updating their estate arrangements, but an archaic law requiring two witnesses in person is forcing people to take drastic measures.
Sweden Faces Coronavirus Without Lockdown
The country was an outlier in Europe, trusting its people to voluntarily follow the protocols. Many haven’t, but it does not seem to have hurt them.
‘I Could Be One of Them’: Belgians Help Migrants Amid Coronavirus
Under strict lockdown measures, asylum seekers and migrants on the streets of Brussels increasingly rely on residents for survival.
Coronavirus Diplomacy: How China’s Red Cross Serves the Communist Party
The Red Cross in China seems like any other humanitarian group. But there is one crucial difference: it is funded and directed by the Chinese Communist Party.