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UK taking 'right steps' to ease virus lockdown, says foreign minister
British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Sunday the "careful" easing of the coronavirus lockdown was now the "right step" to take, shrugging off criticism for moving too quickly to allow people more social contact.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,African American congresswoman gets pepper sprayed
Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, an African American congresswoman from Ohio, was briefly sprayed with "Mace or pepper spray" in downtown Columbus on Saturday while talking to people protesting the death of George Floyd.
[ cnn.com ]Goodell says NFL is saddened by 'tragic events' across United States
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Saturday the league is "greatly saddened" by the recent high-profile killings of black people in the United States, including George Floyd, whose death after being pinned down by a white police officer in Minneapolis has led to widespread protests.
[ reuters.com ] sportsNews,Biden staff donate to group that pays bail in riot-torn Minneapolis
Campaign staff for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden are advertising their donations to a group that pays bail fees in Minneapolis after the city's police jailed people protesting the killing of a black man by a white police officer.
[ reuters.com ] politicsNews,Most vulnerable in England can spend time outdoors from Monday
The more than 2 million people who have been "shielding" from COVID-19 in England because they are deemed to be clinically extremely vulnerable will be allowed to spend time outdoors from Monday for the first time in 10 weeks.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Private equity firm IG4 buys two Brazilian hospitals amid COVID pandemic
Brazilian private equity firm IG4 has spent 200 million reais ($38 million) on two recent deals to acquire hospitals through its recently formed OPY Health unit amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
[ reuters.com ] companyNews,Opinion: Somehow, things are worse now than in 1968
Americans are waking up to a new nightmare. On top of a pandemic that has ravaged the country, killed more than 100,000 people so far and shut down much of our economy, there are now mass protests in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded, "I can't breathe," as a white police officer kneeled on his neck. With President Donald Trump sending out tweets threatening violence against looters and police arresting reporters on air, it's hard for Baby Boomers not to feel like this is 1968 all over again.
[ cnn.com ]Volunteers clean up Atlanta after night of protests
People and churches have volunteered to clean up following a night of violent protests in Atlanta. CNN's Natasha Chen speaks to some of the volunteers cleaning up the city.
[ cnn.com ]Belgian prince tests positive for coronavirus after attending gathering in Spain
A nephew of Belgium's King Philippe, Prince Joachim, has tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party in Spain, which Spanish media said broke lockdown rules because of the number of people there.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Afghan journalist, technician at state-run channel killed in blast
A journalist and a technician were killed and at least seven people were wounded when a private bus carrying employees of an Afghan television station was bombed in Kabul on Saturday, the channel's chief executive said.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Britain at a very dangerous moment in the pandemic, health official says
Britain is at a very dangerous moment as it starts to ease some of its lockdown measures, England's deputy chief medical officer said on Saturday, warning that people would need to follow the guidelines and not "tear the pants out of it".
[ reuters.com ] topNews,UK COVID-19 confirmed death toll rises by 215 to 38,376
The United Kingdom death toll from people who have tested positive for COVID-19 rose by 215 to 38,376, the government said on Saturday.
[ reuters.com ] topNews,Nike is saying 'Don't Do It' in a message about racism in America
The brand famously known for its campaign encouraging you to get out there and "Just Do It" is flipping the switch and urging people "Don't Do It" in new messaging focused on race.
[ cnn.com ]Supreme Court rejects request from California church to block restrictions on in-person services
A 5-4 Supreme Court rejected a request from a church in California to block limitations on the number of people who could attend religious services during the coronavirus pandemic.
[ cnn.com ]Attack in northern Burkina Faso kills at least 15
At least 15 people were killed following an attack on a convoy transporting traders in a town in northern Burkina Faso on Friday, the government said on Saturday.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Covid-19 poses special threat to Latin America's poor
As Covid-19 sweeps through Latin America - the pandemic's new epicenter - experts fear for the region's poor. The United Nations says nearly 14 million people could go hungry in the coming months. CNN's Matt Rivers reports.
[ cnn.com ]Share your story about getting Covid-19 at the hospital
CNN is collecting stories about people who contracted Covid-19 in a hospital, nursing home or other medical facility. We may follow up on some responses for upcoming stories. Please share your story below.
[ cnn.com ]U.S., Britain raise Hong Kong at U.N. Security Council, angering China
The United States and Britain raised China's plan to impose new security legislation on Hong Kong at the U.N. Security Council on Friday, prompting China and Russia to criticize the United States for excessive use of force against black people.
[ reuters.com ] topNews,Morgan Stanley plans June return of some traders to New York headquarters: CNBC
Morgan Stanley is planning to start getting some traders to return to its New York headquarters in mid- to late-June, CNBC reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the situation.
[ reuters.com ] businessNews,India's Foreign Ministry asks some officials to quarantine after two positive for virus
At least two people working at India's Foreign Affairs Ministry have tested positive for COVID-19, and the government has asked several officials to self quarantine as a precaution, according to a source and internal e-mails seen by Reuters.
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