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Roadside Bombing in Afghanistan Kills 8, Mostly Children
A roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday killed at least eight civilians, including six children.
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Asian Shares Skid on Virus Worries, Bleak BOJ Survey
Asian shares mostly fell Wednesday, on continuing worries about the economic fallout from the pandemic as reports of coronavirus cases keep surging in various regions.
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The Latest: Britain Falls Short of Promised Testing Rate
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
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A Century Ago, Sports Rises From Ravages of War and Disease
The world in 1919 was hardly a place for fun and games.
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Fake News or the Truth? Russia Cracks Down on Virus Postings
Two weeks ago, an opposition-leaning radio station in Russia interviewed political analyst Valery Solovei, who alleged the government was lying when it said no one had died in the country from the coronavirus.
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NFL Teams Rely on Tape With Virus Altering Pre-Draft Routine
Let’s go to the tape.
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Trump, Putin Discuss Oil, Japan Stops Some Postal Services
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Wedy related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
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US Again Accused of Killing Civilians in Somalia Airstrikes
The U.S. military is facing more allegations of killing civilians with airstrikes in Somalia, and now says it will address the issue more fully in upcoming public reports.
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Experts Say Virus Could Kill Up to 240,000 Americans
As the number of coronavirus deaths continues to surge in the U.S., officials are warning the disease could kill between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans, even if people continue to stay home and limit their contact with others.
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Saudi Official Urges Muslims to Delay Hajj Plans Over Virus
A senior Saudi official urged more than 1 million Muslims intending to perform the hajj to delay making plans this year in comments suggesting the pilgrimage could be cancelled due to the new coronavirus pandemic.