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The Latest: China orders pangolin protection amid pandemic
BEIJING — China is ordering its highest level of protection for the armadillo-like pangolin as part of its crackdown on the wildlife trade following the global coronavirus pandemic. While the virus is believed to have originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, most scientists say it was most likely...
The Latest: Angels to pay minor leaguers at to end of June
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Los Angeles Angels are the latest team to confirm it will pay minor leaguers through at least the end of June. The Angels’ $400 weekly stipends could go longer, possibly depending on whether minor league baseball is...
EU wants borders free of virus restrictions by end of June
BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe could have its free travel zone up and running again by the end of this month, but travelers from further afield will not be allowed in before July, a European Union commissioner said Friday after talks among the bloc’s interior ministers. Panicked by Italy’s...
The Latest: Filipino leader says US unrest hurts virus fight
MANILLA, Philippines — Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says that he is glad “Filipinos are really law-abiding” and that the Philippines is not going through unrest like America, which would make the coronavirus quarantine enforcement formidable. Duterte made the remarks during a...
World Dairy Expo canceled in 2020 over COVID-19 restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Organizers of the World Dairy Expo in Madison have canceled this year's event because of the coronavirus pandemic. It's the first time the annual trade show has been canceled in its 53-year history. Event organizers said they made the decision Thursday because of COVID-19 travel...
Indiana State Fair called off over coronavirus worries
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This summer's Indiana State Fair has been called off because of concerns over the coronavirus, organizers announced Thursday. Indiana had about 24,000 people apply for unemployment benefits last week, which was fewer than in recent weeks but far more than it was getting before the...
Hawaii tourism chief to retire as virus fallout continues
HONOLULU (AP) — The head of Hawaii's tourism agency announced he plans to retire as the industry continues to experience the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic that has significantly reduced travel to the state. Hawaii Tourism Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Tatum informed...
The Latest: New Zealand on verge of eradicating virus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. ___ WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand is on the verge of eradicating the virus from its...
Virus has been 'very devastating' for many African airlines
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A “new baby” was born with the revival of Uganda Airlines, the country's president announced last year. But now its four new jets sit idle, business suspended indefinitely because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions. Questions are swirling in Africa and elsewhere...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s move to quit WHO cites flawed facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump spread a number of false and misleading claims about the World Health Organization in announcing his decision to cut U.S. ties with the agency over the coronavirus epidemic. Trump last week said he would halt funding and a decades-long U.S. relationship with WHO,...
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