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'Go home!' South Africa has 1st death as lockdown begins JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa announced its first death from the coronavirus Friday as the country's cases rose well above 1,000 and a three-week lockdown began, with military patrolling and police screaming at the homeless on quiet streets. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday he remains in charge of the U. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

From Dhaka to Gaza: How do you socially distance in a crowd? JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Josna Begum lives with her son in a house with four other families in a slum in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, the world's most densely populated city. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Political turmoil in Kabul dogs negotiations with Taliban KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After months of deliberation, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday announced his 21-member team to negotiate peace with the Taliban, only to have his political opponent reject it as not inclusive enough. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Venezuela's only telecoms satellite is lost in space BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Venezuela's only telecommunications satellite has veered off its orbit and stopped working, creating a logistical headache for the cash-strapped South American nation. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

In Egypt, transgender activist fights battle on many fronts CAIRO (AP) — Malak el-Kashif left home on her birthday seven years ago. Walking into an uncertain future, she was underdressed for the weather and armed with little — except for some makeup, a few women's accessories and 50 Egyptian pounds (at the time about six American dollars). by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Norway extradites convicted Kurdish cleric to Italy COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Muslim cleric was extradited Thursday from Norway to Italy, where he has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for planning terror. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

US-led coalition pulling out of 2nd Iraqi base QAYARA AIR BASE, Iraq (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition on Thursday started pulling out of a second base in Iraq, in line with a planned drawdown of troops, hours after two rockets hit inside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

US indicts Venezuela's Maduro on narcoterrorism charges MIAMI (AP) — Nicols Maduro effectively converted Venezuela into a criminal enterprise at the service of drug traffickers and terrorist groups as he and his allies stole billions from the South American country, the Justice Department charged in several indictments against the embattled socialist and his inner circle that were made public Thursday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Bomb disrupts funeral for 25 Sikhs killed in Afghan capital KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An explosive device disrupted Thursday's funeral service for 25 members of Afghanistan's Sikh minority community who had been killed by the Islamic State group. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Locked-down Berlin clubs take party online BERLIN (AP) — Locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the nightclubs in the German capital have decided to keep the beat going — at least online. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

At least 15 killed in multi-car crash after curfew in Egypt CAIRO (AP) — A trailer-truck smashed into multiple cars stopped on a freeway, killing 15 people and injuring a dozen in Egypt's capital late Wednesday, authorities and state media reported. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Meghan to narrate Disney nature film in first post-royal job LONDON (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has her first post-royal job: narrating a Disney documentary about elephants. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Afghan officials: 25 killed in Kabul attack on Sikhs KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A lone Islamic State gunman rampaged through a Sikh house of worship in the heart of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, killing 25 worshipers and wounding eight, Afghanistan's Interior Ministry said. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Virus pummels medics in Spain, Italy MADRID (AP) — By the time Patricia Nez's cough started, she was already familiar with the dreaded dry hacking sound tormenting patients who had for weeks been filling the Madrid emergency ward where she works. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

Key medical glove factories cutting staff 50% amid virus Malaysia's medical glove factories, which make most of the world's critical hand protection, are operating at half capacity just when they're most needed, the Associated Press has learned. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

US shames Afghan leaders' obstinance as pandemic looms KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Washington's unprecedented threat to cut $1 billion in Afghanistan funding — a response to the refusal of rivals in Kabul to work together to advance peace — comes at a time when the impoverished nation risks being overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

EU greenlights membership talks for Albania, N Macedonia BRUSSELS (AP) — European affairs ministers agreed Tuesday to allow Albania and North Macedonia to begin European Union membership talks, paving the way for the bloc's leaders to sign off on the move that could end years of setbacks and disappointment for the two Balkan nations. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

50 Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush MAIDGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Boko Haram extremists killed at least 50 soldiers during an ambush in northern Yobe state, one of the deadliest recent attacks on troops in Nigeria, according to military sources. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Nature reserve activist shot to death in central Mexico MEXICO CITY (AP) — Unidentified gunmen shot to death a lawyer and activist who defended a rural tract against development near the Mexican city of Cuernavaca, Mexico's National Human Rights Commission said Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Albert Uderzo, a creator of French hero Asterix, dies at 92 PARIS (AP) — Albert Uderzo, one of the two creators of the beloved comic book character Asterix, who captured the spirit of the Gauls of yore and grew a reputation worldwide, died Tuesday. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

India halts its crucial train network to try to stop virus NEW DELHI (AP) — As India expanded its virus-containment measures and halted its train network, the country’s lifeblood, the federal government warned Monday of strict legal action for those who flout the rules. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

UK’s Johnson orders shops closed, no gatherings over virus LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the public Monday night to “stay at home” for all but a few exceptions and ordered shops that don’t sell essential goods to shut down as he ramped up restrictions imposed by the U. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am