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72 years on, Palestinians observe virtual Nakba Day

On May 15 each year, Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day to reaffirm the right of return to ancestral lands that are now part of Israel. However, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has forced this year's activities on Friday online. Palestinians use the term "Nakba," meaning...

Erdogan attacks opposition mayors over virus aid

On the Turkish capital's bridges and bus stops, Ankara mayor Mansur Yavas urges wealthier residents to help poorer citizens during the coronavirus pandemic by paying off their debts to grocers. "Kindness is more contagious than disease," the advert proclaims, showing a large black book with...

Global coronavirus deaths surpass 300,000: study

More than 300,000 people have died from the coronavirus globally, according to data compiled by US-based Johns Hopkins University on Thursday. The running tally counted 300,074 deaths, while the number of cases and recoveries stand at 4,405,019 and 1,573,765, respectively. The US is the...