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Erdogan announces extended weekend lockdown from May 1

The curfew comes a week after a four-day lockdown weekend, including the national April 23 holiday and start of Ramadan.

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Far-right governor defies Rome, lifts Venice lockdown early

Veneto's governor, Luca Zaia, of the far-rght League party, says keeping restrictions in place risks 'social conflict'.

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Madagascar: People without face masks forced to sweep streets

New rule was announced on April 20 alongside the gradual lifting of lockdown measures in three main cities.

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Why are black Americans hardest hit by the coronavirus?

The Stream looks at why black communities in the United States are disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

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NY state cancels June Democratic presidential primary

The move, decried by supporters of Bernie Sanders, will see congressional and state primaries carry on as planned.

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Greece: Hundreds homeless after migrant camp fire on Samos island

Officials say conflict among migrants leads to fire in overcrowded camp, leaving hundreds homeless.

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