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People across Spain have entered lockdown with a nationwide round of applause

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People across Spain have entered lockdown with a nationwide round of applause, from their balconies, to show their gratitude to medical staff working on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak. Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s prime minister, gave a televised address on Saturday night announcing measures confining residents to their homes except for essential trips outside. The options include ‘pick up shopping,’ ‘a friendly phone call,’ ‘posting mail,’ and ‘urgent supplies’. Becky said she thought of the lovely idea as she and her husband were discussing ways they could help others. Putin, 67, was due to stand down at the end … Continue reading People across Spain have entered lockdown with a nationwide round of applause

The authorities in Moscow are rushing to build a dedicated £92 million hospital to cope with an expected major rise in coronavirus victims

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The authorities in Moscow are rushing to build a dedicated £92 million hospital to cope with an expected major rise in coronavirus victims – despite the current number of cases in Russia standing at 34. City mayor Sergey Sobyanin has ordered the facility even though Russia currently has among the fewest victims among major countries. “Should the fighting reach us here, we won’t have to go too far,” said Al-Beij, 47, a shopkeeper from the Aleppo countryside. “And while we wait, at least we don’t have any problems with our neighbours. There is no better place to be.” When they … Continue reading The authorities in Moscow are rushing to build a dedicated £92 million hospital to cope with an expected major rise in coronavirus victims

Bernie Sanders admitted yesterday that he was losing his bid for the White House to Joe Biden after another set of poor results

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Bernie Sanders admitted yesterday that he was losing his bid for the White House to Joe Biden after another set of poor results, but vowed to stay in the race to try to force his policies on to the former vice-president’s agenda. Despite an emphatic defeat in the key state of Michigan on Tuesday Mr Sanders, 78, refused to yield to calls from Democratic party grandees to give Mr Biden a clear run and unify the fight against President Trump. Speaking hours after world health officials declared the coronavirus a pandemic, Trump repeatedly defended his own actions and vowed the … Continue reading Bernie Sanders admitted yesterday that he was losing his bid for the White House to Joe Biden after another set of poor results

Democrats turned their fire on Bernie Sanders at the last presidential debate before Super Tuesday

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Democrats turned their fire on Bernie Sanders at the last presidential debate before Super Tuesday in a late attempt to halt the frontrunner’s momentum. During a fractious and messy two hours which was at times rendered incoherent by the seven candidates’ desperation to speak, Mr Sanders was attacked over his record on guns, his healthcare plans and his electability. Hundreds of guests including Britons remain in limbo today with the hotel in quarantine and holidaymakers confined to their bedrooms. Canary Islands president Angel Victor Torres announced last night that the tourists would have to remain in the H10 Costa Adeje … Continue reading Democrats turned their fire on Bernie Sanders at the last presidential debate before Super Tuesday

Donald Trump has arrived in India where he received a bear hug from Narendra Modi and a lavish welcome from the locals

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Donald Trump has arrived in India where he received a bear hug from Narendra Modi and a lavish welcome from the locals – only to then mangle the pronounciation of several key names in his address to a 100,000-strong crowd at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, including that of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Modi in turn mispoke and called him “Doland Trump”. The president dished out lavish praise for the country, hailing its economic progress and thriving Bollywood film industry and celebrating the authoritarian prime minister as “very tough”, winning a huge cheer from the crowd in pledging to snuff … Continue reading Donald Trump has arrived in India where he received a bear hug from Narendra Modi and a lavish welcome from the locals

China faced increasing international isolation last night as it battled a virus President Xi described as a “devil”

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China faced increasing international isolation last night as it battled a virus President Xi described as a “devil”. Neighbouring countries have imposed border restrictions and the US has urged its citizens to avoid travel to the country. Mr Xi met the head of the World Health Organisation to discuss countermeasures to contain the pneumonic coronavirus as Japan and Germany confirmed two cases in people who had not travelled to China, raising concerns that human-to-human transmission was beginning to take place internationally. The project was complete within 48 hours thanks to the joint effort of staff from construction firms, utility companies … Continue reading China faced increasing international isolation last night as it battled a virus President Xi described as a “devil”