Philippines extends coronavirus lockdown
The Philippines this month recorded Southeast Asia's biggest daily jump in coronavirus deaths and biggest single-day increase in confirmed infections.
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Lebanese capital rocked by huge explosion
A massive explosion shook the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Tuesday evening. The blast appears to have been centered on the city's port area.
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Britain brings back restrictions as Europe, Asia see COVID-19 cases spike
The United Kingdom reintroduced new coronavirus restrictions in parts of northern England on Thursday amid a spike in cases, which is also occurring across Europe and Asia, stoking fears of a second wave.
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Argentina extends coronavirus lockdown as cases rise
Argentina will extend a mandatory lockdown until Aug. 16 as its coronavirus cases continue to rise, President Alberto Fernandez announced on Friday.
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Port of Montreal longshoremen deliver strike notice for Monday as labour dispute continues
On Friday morning, union president Martin Lapierre sent the AEM (Association des employeurs maritimes) a strike notice announcing a complete work stoppage on the two Termont terminals starting Monday at 7 a.m. and going until Friday Aug. 7 at 6:59 a.m.
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