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Stories for May 15th 2020
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Friday, May 15th 2020 - 08:07 UTC
Thermal scanning for people attending masses in St Peter's and other papal basilicas
People attending Masses in St. Peter's and other papal basilicas in Rome will have their temperature checked as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Vatican said on Thursday.
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Friday, May 15th 2020 - 08:05 UTC
Trump administration issues Global Maritime Advisory guidelines for ship owners and insurers
The Trump administration on Thursday issued guidelines to help ship owners and insurers avoid the risks of sanctions penalties, standards that maritime players and a senior State Department official said were modified following months of discussions with industry.
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Friday, May 15th 2020 - 08:04 UTC
Massive €18 billion support for France's tourism sector, “rescuing it is a national priority”
France announced measures worth €18 billion (US$19 billion) to support its tourism sector, which has been hammered by the COVID-19 crisis and resulting shutdown in beaches, leisure attractions, and hotels.
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Friday, May 15th 2020 - 07:51 UTC
China's industrial output in April returned to growth but retail sales remained weak
China's industrial output returned to growth for the first time this year in April, official data showed on Friday, as the country continued its gradual recovery after the coronavirus brought activity to a near-halt.
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Friday, May 15th 2020 - 07:46 UTC
Trump mobilizing the military to distribute a coronavirus vaccine when available
President Donald Trump is mobilizing the U.S. military to distribute a novel coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available and will focus first on older Americans.
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Friday, May 15th 2020 - 07:40 UTC
WTO chief to step down in September: plenty of time to agree on a successor next year
The World Trade Organization chief announced on Thursday he will step down on August 31, a year before his term ends, despite the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the global economy. Brazil's Roberto Azevedo said it had been a “personal decision” reached with his family, and stressed that he was not leaving to pursue “political opportunities”.
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Friday, May 15th 2020 - 07:15 UTC
How to keep beer flowing in England: Home delivery pub
Britain’s pubs may be shut, but one east London brewer has found a novel way to keep the beer flowing - by packing his kegs into a van and pulling pints on people’s doorsteps.
