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India extends lockdown for two weeks, with some easing
AFP, Published on 01/05/2020
» NEW DELHI - The world's biggest coronavirus lockdown will be extended for two weeks beyond May 4, the Indian government said Friday but with some easing of restrictions -- including for alcohol.
India extends lockdown by 2 weeks
Reuters, Published on 01/05/2020
» NEW DELHI: India is extending its nationwide coronavirus lockdown for another two weeks after May 4, but would allow “considerable relaxations” in lower-risk districts marked as green and orange zones.
Afghan president and rival reach 'tentative' deal
AFP, Published on 01/05/2020
» KABUL: A bitter feud between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah appeared closer to resolution Friday after Abdullah said the two men had moved forward in talks.
Alcohol sales allowed from Sunday
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/05/2020
» Sales of alcoholic beverages will be allowed again from Sunday but people will not be allowed to drink in restaurants when they reopen, the government said on Friday.
Biden: Alleged sex assault 'never happened'
AFP, Published on 01/05/2020
» WASHINGTON: US presidential candidate Joe Biden on Friday emphatically denied sexually assaulting a former staffer, saying the incident she claims occurred 27 years ago "never happened."
Booze sales back from Sunday
Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2020
» Sales of alcoholic beverages will be allowed again from Sunday but people will not be allowed to drink in restaurants when they reopen, the government said on Friday.
PM and Modi discuss Covid fight
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/05/2020
» Thailand and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties to battle coronavirus and The prime ministers of Thailand and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties to battle the coronavirus and ease the impact of the pandemic on their economies.
Trump points finger at China lab, WHO asks to join virus probe
AFP, Published on 01/05/2020
» WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has said he has seen evidence the new coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab, an assertion that threatened on Friday to turn a global health emergency into a diplomatic crisis.
Doubts grow over Premier League restart
AFP, Published on 01/05/2020
» LONDON: Premier League clubs were due to hold talks later on Friday on how to finish the season as Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero admitted players were scared about being rushed back into action.
Queen releases You Are The Champions for healthcare workers
AFP, Published on 01/05/2020
» British band Queen on Friday released a new version of their rock classic We Are The Champions to raise money for health workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak.