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Man behind Sweden’s controversial virus strategy admits mistakes 03 Jun 2020 - 09:59 am
People enjoy warm weather at the Tantolunden park as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Stockholm, Sweden May 30, 2020. TT News Agency/Henrik Montgomery via REUTERS
Swedish coronavirus testing hits record but still far below target 02 Jun 2020 - 05:33 pm
The Drottninggatan in central Stockholm is seen on a sunny weather on May 30, 2020, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. AFP / Henrik MONTGOMERY
Trump can't change G7 format: EU 02 Jun 2020 - 04:34 pm
European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell talks during a video news conference on external action of the EU in the next multi annual framework in Brussels, Belgium, June 2, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/ Pool via REUTERS
Russia to spend over $70 billion on virus recovery plan 02 Jun 2020 - 04:31 pm
A woman walks in front of Christ-the-Savior cathedral in central, the main Russian Orthodox church in central Moscow, on June 2, 2020, amid the outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, as Moscow authorities started opening churches, mosques
Louis Vuitton designer apologises for comments on U.S. protests 02 Jun 2020 - 01:20 pm
A message is seen painted on the exterior of the Louis Vuitton store after it was damaged by protesters after they participated in a march against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., Ju
UK COVID-19 death toll rises to nearly 50,000, Reuters tally shows 02 Jun 2020 - 12:45 pm
FILE PHOTO: A rainbow is seen behind the Big Ben clock tower, at the Houses of Parliament in central London, Britain, October 16, 2016. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo
Ukraine's trains run again as lockdown eases 01 Jun 2020 - 06:20 pm
A conductor cleans handrails of a train upon the arrival at the central railway station, after train services were resumed as part of another stage to ease the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in Kiev, Ukraine June 1, 2020. REUTERS/Gleb Garanic
Georgia reopens cafes and malls as virus threat recedes 01 Jun 2020 - 05:36 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past a restaurant in Tbilisi on June 1, 2020, as Georgia lifts most of the restrictions on economic activity that were imposed as part of measures to contain the coronavirus spread. AFP / Vano Shlamov
Russia to hold constitutional reforms vote on July 1: Putin 01 Jun 2020 - 05:17 pm
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Lithuanian babies crawl to glory despite lockdown 01 Jun 2020 - 02:53 pm
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Top Italian doctor's claim virus 'no longer exists' sparks row 01 Jun 2020 - 12:43 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 14, 2009 Alberto Zangrillo, the personal doctor of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gives a press conference at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. AFP / Damien Meyer
Britain reopens markets and some schools as lockdown eases 01 Jun 2020 - 10:46 am
Public health messages are seen during morning rush hour at Canary Wharf underground station, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, June 1, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Russia, after approving Japanese COVID-19 drug, to roll out 'game changer' next week 01 Jun 2020 - 09:41 am
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MAY 30: Parts of skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center are covered with fog after rainfall in Moscow, Russia on May 30, 2020. ( Sefa Karacan - Anadolu Agency )
Spanish PM Sanchez to extend lockdown a final time to June 21 31 May 2020 - 04:17 pm
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) holding a cabinet meeting at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid on May 26, 2020.
Russian space agency calls Trump's reaction to SpaceX launch "hysteria" 31 May 2020 - 04:01 pm
FILE PHOTO: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken lifts off during NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,
Russian health ministry approves anti-coronavirus drug Avifavir 31 May 2020 - 01:16 pm
FILE PHOTO: Tablets of Avigan (generic name : Favipiravir), a drug approved as an anti-influenza drug in Japan and developed by drug maker Toyama Chemical Co, a subsidiary of Fujifilm Holdings Co. are displayed during a photo opportunity at Fujifilm's hea
Spain to extend lockdown to 21st June - El Pais 31 May 2020 - 12:54 pm
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: Citizens take walk at the Retiro Park after the side-walk restaurants, cafes and bars were allowed to open after 9 weeks of severe lockdown on May 25, 2020 in Madrid, Spain.( Burak Akbulut - Anadolu Agency )
Paris cafes to get extra terrace space as lockdown eases 31 May 2020 - 12:48 pm
People stand and drink outside a cafe in Paris on May 29, 2020, ahead of the re-opening of the French capital's cafe terraces, scheduled for June 2, as France eases lockdown measures taken to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the new cor