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Coronavirus ravages Latin America’s working class, Mexico deaths reach 75,000
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico was set to surpass 75,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths on Thursday, as the pandemic ravages Latin American nations with large informal economies where workers ha...
Sep 24, 2020
Poll shows jump in approval for Brazil’s Bolsonaro amid pandemic
BRASILIA (Reuters) - The approval rating of Brazilian right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro's government has jumped despite Brazil suffering the second most deadly coronavirus outbreak in the world, a C...
Sep 24, 2020
Remains of Jurassic sea predator found in Chile’s Atacama desert
By Natalia A. Ramos Miranda (Reuters) - Scientists have unearthed the remains of Jurassic sea predators resembling killer whales in the world's driest desert in Chile. Pliosaurs were reptiles from abo...
Sep 24, 2020
Ireland tightens COVID-19 restrictions in second region
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government on Thursday imposed tightened COVID-19 restrictions in a second region, banning indoor restaurant dining and non-essential travel in the northwestern county of ...
Sep 24, 2020
Ireland cuts travel ‘Green List’ down to four countries
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland on Thursday removed Germany, Poland and Lithuania from its travel "green list", leaving just four countries exempt from a 14-day quarantine for arriving passengers. Ireland,...
Sep 24, 2020
If world handles climate like COVID-19, U.N. chief says: ‘I fear the worst’
By Michelle Nichols NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States, China and Russia fought on Thursday during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the coronavirus pandemic after U.N. chief Antonio Gu...
Sep 24, 2020
Spanish coastguard bans small sailboats after damage from orcas
MADRID (Reuters) - Sailing enthusiasts are going to need a bigger boat if they want to sail off Spain's northwestern tip after killer whales damaged yachts. Several incidents involving orcas and small...
Sep 24, 2020
Germany replaces military intelligence boss after far-right scandals
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's defence minister will replace the head of the military intelligence agency (MAD), her ministry said on Thursday, a move indicating she wants to do more to root out right-w...
Sep 24, 2020
UAE introduces equal pay for men and women in private sector: state news agency
DUBAI - (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates will introduce equal pay for men and women working in the private sector on Sept. 25, the state news agency (WAM) reported on Thursday. "Female employees s...
Sep 24, 2020
Spain tops 700,000 coronavirus cases, Madrid surge in spotlight
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's cumulative tally of confirmed coronavirus infections passed 700,000 on Thursday and authorities warned of tougher times ahead in the densely-populated virus hotspot region o...
Sep 24, 2020
