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New Mexico governor renews restrictions as virus cases rise

New Mexico governor renews restrictions as virus cases rise

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she will renew public health restrictions and warned that more stringent rules could be imposed because of a rise in COVID-19 cases.
First lady unseen as Trump restarts campaign after COVID-19

First lady unseen as Trump restarts campaign after COVID-19

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his wife received their positive COVID-19 tests on the same day. He's already returned to campaigning, but there's been no public sighting yet of the first lady.
More masks, less play: Europe tightens rules as virus surges

More masks, less play: Europe tightens rules as virus surges

GENEVA — Governments across Europe are ratcheting up restrictions to try to beat back a resurgence of the coronavirus that has sent new confirmed infections on the continent to their highest weekly level since the start of the pandemic.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest international soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus.
Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks around the world, including in Canada. There's the iPhone 12, with a 6.
Oregon protest fallout dominates close Portland mayor race

Oregon protest fallout dominates close Portland mayor race

PORTLAND, Ore. — In most election cycles, America wouldn’t pay attention to the Portland, Oregon, mayoral race — but this isn’t a normal year.
Trade body rules EU can put tariffs on $4 bln of US goods

Trade body rules EU can put tariffs on $4 bln of US goods

GENEVA — International arbitrators said Tuesday that the European Union can impose tariffs and other penalties on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal American support for plane maker Boeing.
Filmmaker's trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan

Filmmaker's trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan

CAIRO — More than a year after the overthrow of Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir, amid the promise of new leadership, Sudanese film director Hajooj Kuka was arrested during a theatre workshop by the security forces that had served al-Bashir for year
UK defends new virus restrictions; critics say it's too late

UK defends new virus restrictions; critics say it's too late

LONDON — Britain’s government on Tuesday defended its new three-tier system of COVID-19 risks and restrictions but critics suggested it was too little, too late amid reports that government’s own scientific advisers had recommended tougher action thr
Asia Today: China city says it's tested 3 million for virus

Asia Today: China city says it's tested 3 million for virus

BEIJING — Authorities in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao said Tuesday that they have completed coronavirus tests on more than 3 million people following the country’s first reported local outbreak in nearly two months.
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