US sees record 52,000 new virus cases in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

The US notched more than 52,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours Wednesday, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed, a new one-day record as infections surge around the country.
Colombia, US seize 7.5 tonnes of cocaine near Panama waters

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Indian groom's wedding, funeral leave over 100 infected with coronavirus

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81 killed in Ethiopia protests over singer's death: police 
At least 81 people were killed in Ethiopia after a popular singer's death sparked violent protests in the country's Oromia region, a police chief said Wednesday.
Egypt reopens tourist sites after 100-day closure
Egypt has reopened tourist attractions that were shut down in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand reports 2 new COVID-19 cases

New Zealand reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday in managed isolation and quaran

Peru reports nearly 288,500 COVID-19 cases

Peru reported on Wednesday 288,477 COVID-19 infections after testing detected 3,264 new ca