South Africa has conducted more tests for the virus than any other country in Africa — more than 655,000 — and has more confirmed cases than any other country on the continent with 27,403. The ministry says one of the latest people to die in South Africa was an employee with the National Health Laboratory Services. … [Read more...] about The Latest: Spain to offer families minimum monthly income
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Roam close to home: Europe’s tourists play safe in pandemic
Many hotels in northern Germany are already booked up for the Pentecost holiday weekend. The mayor of Cuxhaven, a popular seaside resort two hours' drive from Hamburg, is even pleading with day trippers to stay away and give space to locals and long-term guests. … [Read more...] about Roam close to home: Europe’s tourists play safe in pandemic
Europe’s social welfare net shows signs of wear from virus
The governor of the Bank of Italy, Ignazio Visco, in his annual address, said Europe's fourth-largest economy could contract by as much as 13% this year under a pessimistic scenario that foresees a “magnitude” drop in world trade and an intense deterioration of financial conditions. … [Read more...] about Europe’s social welfare net shows signs of wear from virus
UEFA mulls Champions League final host away from Istanbul
FILE - In this Wednesday, May 25, 2005 file photo, Liverpool's Luis Garcia, right, celebrates after his teammate Xabi Alonso, behind him at right, scored his team's 3rd goal, during the Champions League Final between AC Milan and Liverpool at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. M is for Miracle, as in the Miracle of Istanbul. 3-0 down at halftime, Liverpool looked finished. But in an incredible six-minute period early in the second half, Liverpool, inspired by captain Steven Gerrard, had erased the deficit. The match ended up going to a penalty shootout, which Liverpool won to claim its fifth European Cup in the "The Miracle of Istanbul." less … [Read more...] about UEFA mulls Champions League final host away from Istanbul
French clubs can play friendlies in July before new Ligue 1
A young man wears a mask to protect against the spread of the coronavirus as he plays with a soccer ball along the Trocadero square close to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Saturday May 2, 2020 in Paris. France continues to be under an extended stay-at-home order until May 11 in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. less … [Read more...] about French clubs can play friendlies in July before new Ligue 1
