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COVID-19 survivor: 'You understand how important life is'

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'The next thing I remember is all these weird dreams, people in blue outfits, masks, visors, and then waking up in the HDU.'
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Australia's Qantas decommissions last Boeing 747 after 50 years

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The decommissioning of the aircraft is the latest blow for the aviation industry, which has been devastated by the pandemic.
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Zimbabwe imposes curfew to tackle COVID-19

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But the opposition says the new steps are linked to anti-government protests planned for next week.
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Pakistan denies reports funds for fighting COVID-19 misused

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Government denies $130m meant to combat pandemic have been mismanaged as country faces severe medicine shortages.
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US: Many still awaiting promised stimulus cheque

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The number of unemployed people in the US rose by 1.4 million last week, up slightly on the week before, as some pandemic unemployment benefits are set to expire unless Congress renews them.
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UN proposes economic lifeline for poor amid pandemic

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Report says poor should urgently receive a basic income that would cost developing nations a total of $199bn a month.
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Analysis: US tech giant Amazon turns 25

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Analysis: US tech giant Amazon turns 25
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UK to launch anti-obesity campaign to tackle COVID-19

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Science has shown that chronic obesity can increase the severity of the virus in some patients.
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Chileans warn pandemic exploited to compromise women's rights

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Feminist groups say COVID-19 crisis is being used to reduce civil liberties.
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Thousands of US actors lose work amid COVID-19 crisis

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Pandemic managed to stop the entertainment industry in its tracks, with some films forced to delay their releases.
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COVID-19: US colleges yet to decide on resuming sport activities

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Campuses are slowly reopening - but colleges have to decide whether it is safe for student athletes to get back on the playing fields.
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Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 lockdown

9th - Higher Ed
It comes after the territory reported 108 new infections on Sunday, the highest one-day increase since the pandemic began.
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Iran receives first shipment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

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10,000 doses have arrived and Tehran is expecting another 400,000 doses to be delivered in the next few weeks.
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Kashmiris stuggling to survive as India restores lockdown

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With a relatively low number of cases, many question the need for such measures.
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South Africa reimposes lockdown amid soaring COVID-19 cases

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The government insists it is trying to revive the economy - while at the same time protecting lives.
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Dutch PM blamed for blocking COVID-19 recovery fund in Europe

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European leaders have blamed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for single-handedly blocking a deal for a COVID-19 recovery fund in Europe.
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Muslims begin downsized Hajj pilgrimage amid coronavirus pandemic

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Up to 10,000 mask-clad Muslims begin the scaled back five-day pilgrimage as Saudi hosts try to prevent virus outbreak.
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Japan moves to close iconic Mount Fuji to hikers over COVID-19

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The volcano normally attracts crowds of visitors every summer, including many who believe it holds special religious significance.
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Chile's once robust economy devastated by COVID-19

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About 2.5 million people are out of work in the Latin American country and many are going hungry amid the crisis.
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Argentina artists struggle during COVID-19 crisis

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Theatres, cinemas and everything related to culture were among the first places to shut down, and they are likely to be the last ones to reopen.
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Wales keeps strict lockdown measures as England reopens

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Despite low COVID-19 rates, Wales says harsher restrictions will remain in place because they are working.
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Millions of US jobs lost amid pandemic may never return

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About 4.8 million positions were added as states began reopening, but in total, tens of millions of jobs have already been lost this year.
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Dominican opposition declares victory in coronavirus-hit election

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With 60 percent of votes counted, opposition candidate Luis Abinader claims win in presidential poll held amid pandemic.
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Border between Australia's most populous states closed

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Border between New South Wales and Victoria shut down indefinitely as COVID-19 cases soar.