Coronavirus: Asian nations face second wave of imported cases
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Today's Headlines March 19
Top News Stories
Coronavirus protest in Brazil sees millions bang pots from balconies
Millions of people across the country express anger at the president's response to the crisis.
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New Zealand passes law decriminalising abortion
Parliament's vote to remove the procedure from the Crimes Act changes a law in force since 1977.
Coronavirus: Asian nations face second wave of imported cases
China reports no new domestic cases for the first time, but imported cases are growing in the region.
Coronavirus: Schools shut down prompts exams clarity calls
Teachers and universities want to know how pupils will get qualifications, with UK schools set to close.
Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Two US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds.
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Sport
Coronavirus: Premier League set to push to complete the season
The Premier League is set to reiterate its commitment to completing the season in an emergency board meeting held via conference call on Thursday.
Coronavirus: Le Mans 24 Hours postponed until September
The Le Mans 24 Hours, scheduled to take place on 13-14 June, has been postponed and rearranged for 19-20 September because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: F1 moves summer break from August to March at April
Formula 1's summer break is moved forward from August to March and April as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Business
ECB launches emergency $820bn coronavirus package
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde: "There are no limits to our commitment to the euro".
How coronavirus is killing off global air travel
Qantas becomes the latest airline to scrap international flights as demand dries up during pandemic.
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Technology
Coronavirus: Vodafone and TalkTalk report surge in internet use
An EU commissioner has suggested that TV streaming services should provide content in lower resolution.
Apple's new iPad has built-in laser depth-scanner
The new tablet features a Lidar scanner, which Apple says will aid augmented reality apps.
Culture
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The prophetic writer who gives us hope
How radical sci-fi author Octavia E Butler predicted our current world
 
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Why there’s no sex in Pretty Woman
The 30-year-old hit with a censorious attitude
Future
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A radical plan to protect nature
Saving the millions of species at risk will take a bold move
 
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How to cope in times of crisis
These manageable tips could help you feel less overwhelmed
Travel
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Is this Japan's miracle drink?
Japan’s ancient, fermented "superdrink" is packed with nutrients
 
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An unsolved mystery of the Loire Valley
Scholars and visitors continue to be ensorcelled by the enigma
 
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