Coronavirus: California issues state-wide 'stay at home' order
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Today's Headlines March 20
Top News Stories
Coronavirus: Thousands of retired medics asked to return to NHS
More than 65,000 ex-doctors and nurses are asked to help tackle the "greatest global health threat in history".
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Coronavirus: California issues state-wide 'stay at home' order
The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.
Coronavirus: Italy's death toll overtakes China's
The number of deaths has risen to 3,405, which is more than in China where the virus originated.
Nirbhaya case: Four Indian men executed for 2012 Delhi bus rape and murder
The men were convicted of raping and murdering a young woman in the Indian capital in 2012.
PM: We can 'turn the tide' on coronavirus crisis
Boris Johnson says he believes the UK can "send it packing" if people follow government advice.
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Sport
Coronavirus: English football suspension extended until at least 30 April
English football will be suspended until at least 30 April because of the continuing coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: What does extended suspension of football in England mean?
BBC Sport's Simon Stone answers some of the questions posed after Thursday's update from football bosses.
Coronavirus: Manchester United will continue to pay matchday staff
Manchester United will continue to pay all casual matchday staff even if the remainder of their season is cancelled or played behind closed doors.
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Business
Japan cherry blossom season wilted by the coronavirus pandemic
The traditional cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season is hugely economically and culturally important.
NASA delays work on Moon rocket during virus pandemic
Fears raised the next Moon mission will be delayed as the US space agency shuts down two facilities.
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Technology
Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days
The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers.
Coronavirus: Israel enables emergency spy powers
Israel allows security agencies to track the mobile-phone data of suspected cases.
Culture
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The films to get through tough times
Films have always provided escapism: we pick some of the best
 
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Paintings that find light in darkness
How isolation sparked an artist’s creativity
Future
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Why drinking water won't stop Covid-19
Beware of the latest coronavirus myth
 
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A radical plan to protect nature
Saving the millions of species at risk will take a bold move
Travel
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This New Zealand river can sue you
It's inspired other nations to declare their natural resources as legal people
 
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