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Coronavirus cases in Japan drive surge in discrimination against medical workers

The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers.A government campaign to raise awareness seems to be helping, at least for medical workers. But it’s made only limited headway in countering the harassment and shunning that may be discouraging people from seeking testing and care and hindering the battle against the pandemic.When Arisa Kadono tested positive and was…




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India’s coronavirus lockdown is forcing women to do all the work

Every morning, marketing professional Sagari starts her day at 9am by sweeping the floors of her two-bedroom flat in suburban Mumbai. The 35-year-old then makes breakfast for her husband, father and three-year-old son, before preparing lunch and parking herself in front of her laptop to work, in between responding to calls for tea from her husband and demands from her toddler. At 9pm, she cooks dinner then washes up and listens in on international client calls that can last until 2am. How…




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Can Malaysia cope with a ‘triple whammy’ economic shock?

There was little sign of cheer in Malaysia last week even as the government began easing the gruelling nationwide lockdown it had put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19, with all eyes now on the bleak economic road ahead.Government data released on Friday showed the unemployment rate in Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy rose to 3.9 per cent in March – the highest rate since 2010, and a 17.1 per cent jump from a year ago. Expectations are that the figure will continue to surge.While…





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Alberta Health Services orders Calgary café, hair salon to close over COVID-19 regulation violations

Alberta Health Services has ordered two Calgary businesses to close for violating provincial COVID-19 regulations.




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Alec Baldwin plays Trump at a virtual high school graduation during ‘SNL’ season finale

Channelling Trump, Baldwin dispenses some words of advice to the class.




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Presumed dead, wild Atlantic salmon return to the Connecticut River

Biologists discover first salmon spawning since Revolutionary War, drawing new attention to canceled restoration program




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Security giants earn huge windfalls from surveillance-industrial complex

In run-up to 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Panasonic and other multinational corporations find big market for security




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Curly-centric hair salon teaches Dominican women to love their pajn

Miss Rizos uses African and African-American hairstyles to affirm blackness in straight-hair-obsessed country




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Black bears of Ohio return to natural habitat

In the Buckeye State, the large furry mammals are back, but are humans ready for them?




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Welcome to the Jungle in Calais

Vibrant refugee camp in France with schools, eateries and theaters is scheduled to be partly demolished this week




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Sanders surges in West Virginia, as one-time favorite Clinton falters

Close watchers of the presidential primary say Clinton's ties to Obama hurt her chances to win in the Mountain State




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Bolivian voters nix Morales plan for 4th term

Voters in Bolivia rejected by a slim margin a constitutional amendment that would have allowed Morales to run again




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SF declares tent city of homeless is health hazard

San Francisco officials give homeless people living on the sidewalk 72 hours to clear out




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Trump tops Nevada GOP presidential caucuses

Donald Trumps win in the Silver State gives him three straight victories in the race for the Republican nomination




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Missiles in paradise: Kauai island faces controversial Hawaii defense plan

Amid North Korea provocations, US could activate Pacific batteries at serene tourist locale




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In Alabama, taxis fill a transportation void

Taxi drivers say some customers spend $100 a week on fares to and from work




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Seared by climate change, Nicaraguas small farmers face food crisis

Environmental and charitable groups call on Sandinista government to respond to hunger and drought




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Prisons of Appalachia: Kentucky town hopes new facility can boost economy

Many areas struggling with decline of coal industry count on correction projects to increase employment




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Meet the invisible victims of criminal justice: Children

More than 2.5 million children in America have a parent in prison; they told us how they cope.




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Johnson & Jonson to pay $72M for cancer death linked to talcum powder

Company accused of failing to warn consumers that its talc-based products could cause cancer




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Small businesses for Trump: Just get somebody different in there

Company owners and executives top donors to Republican billionaire




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Hotspotting pinpoints low-income areas that need health care the most

Developers are leading effort in Oakland, California, with a blood pressure clinic in low-income housing




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In Guatemala, shifts in health care strand communities

For decades, not-for-profits have supported the medical system, but a new approach may cut off funding and health care




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Clock keeps ticking on calendar reform, as another leap year passes by

Feb. 29 approaches, with advocates pushing hard for long-shot changes




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In Rwanda, female ex-combatants face reintegration challenge

At Mutobo camp, former fighters spend three months being rehabiliated after returning from the DRC




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"I thought I was going to die": Kashmera Shah, wife of Krushna Abhishek of The Kapil Sharma Show, slams Mumbai hospitals after Bigg Boss contestant Sambhavna Seth refused treatment - Janta Ka Reporter

  1. "I thought I was going to die": Kashmera Shah, wife of Krushna Abhishek of The Kapil Sharma Show, slams Mumbai hospitals after Bigg Boss contestant Sambhavna Seth refused treatment  Janta Ka Reporter
  2. Kashmera Shah says Krushna Abhishek is okay with her bold photoshoots: ‘One of the reasons he fell for...  Hindustan Times
  3. Bigg Boss contestant Kashmera Shah on casting couch: I faced it, but never went through with it  Bollywood Life
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Testing Capacity for Covid-19 Scaled up to 95,000 Per Day, Says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan - News18

  1. Testing Capacity for Covid-19 Scaled up to 95,000 Per Day, Says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan  News18
  2. Let`s work together by converting orange zones to green zones: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan tells NE...  Zee News
  3. 'We have prepared India for the worst'  Mumbai Mirror
  4. Lav Agarwal: We have to learn to live with the virus  Pune Mirror
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Johnny Depp refers to his legal battle with Amber Heard in new video

Johnny Depp is followed by over four million people on Instagram




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Mark Ruffalo says he was reluctant to take up role of 'Hulk' in Avengers

Mark Ruffalo has been playing Bruce Banner-cum-Hulk in Avengers films since 2012




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Hailey Baldwin 'feels less of a woman' when compared to Justin Bieber's ex Selena Gomez

Hailey Baldwin bared it all about the constant comparisons between her and Justin Bieber’s past lovers like Selena Gomez




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Piers Morgan to 'dial down' the anger towards Meghan Markle, admitting he went 'too far'

Piers Morgan has been at outs with the newly-exited British royal family members Harry and Meghan Markle




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Kim Kardashian celebrates first birthday of son Psalm

Kim Kardashian further said, 'Psalmy you complete our family'




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When Salman Khan made Bhagyashree burst into tears during 'Mainey Pyaar Kiya' shoot

Bhagyashree in a scene, instead of running and hugging Salman Khan, ended up bursting into tears




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Kriti Sanon and Govinda set the stage on fire in viral video: WATCH

Kriti Sanon and Govinda can be seen shaking a leg on his hit song 'Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha'




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Sara Ali Khan pays tribute to Amrita Singh on Mother's Day in heartfelt post

Sara Ali Khan has come forth wishing her mother and actress Amrita Singh on Mother's Day




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Alia Bhatt's childhood video from reality TV show leaves fans gushing

Alia Bhatt proved that her passion for acting was not to be shrugged off




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Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez's 'Tere Bina' teaser is out now

Salman Khan also extended wishes to all the mothers on Mother’s Day.




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NAB law doesn't need reformation, but scrapping altogether: PML-N

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-|N leader and former National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said the National Accountability Bureau needs no reformation but scrapping altogether.He was...

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2 more schemes for small businesses: Hamad

RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Industry and Production Hamad Azhar has said that two more new schemes are being introduced for small businesses.The government is well aware of the challenges being...

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PM condoles with Faisal on his mother's demise

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday telephoned Senator Faisal Javed to condole the passing away of his mother.According to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Central Media Department, the prime...

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APTMA submits budgetary proposals to govt

ISLAMABAD: Textile Industry has submitted with the government its budgetary proposal for budget 2020-21 asking for abolishing turnover tax, reduction of corporate tax to 25 percent and withdrawal of...

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Italian woman freed 18 months after being kidnapped in Kenya: PM

ROME: A young Italian woman who was kidnapped in late 2018 from an orphanage in Kenya, has been freed, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Saturday.Silvia Romano was 23 and working as a...

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Urs of Sachal Sarmast observed amidst Covid-19 precautions

SUKKUR: The 199th Urs of Sufi saint and mystic poet Hazrat Sachal Sarmast was observed without the traditional celebrations accompanying the festival due to the social distancing in vogue due to...

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NAB law doesn't need reformation, but scrapping altogether: PML-N

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-|N leader and former National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said the National Accountability Bureau needs no reformation but scrapping altogether.He was...

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