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World hunger worsening as coronavirus weighs and obesity rises – U.N.

Nearly 690 million people or 8.9% of people around the globe are hungry

The global number of deaths due to COVID-19 nears 500,000

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Over 10 million coronavirus cases registered worldwide

The 24-hour online Global Pride event runs with the slogan 'Exist, persist, resist'

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Gay Pride events go online to mark 50th anniversary

Much of the Western world is pressing ahead with lifting coronavirus restrictions on ...

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Top U.S. virus expert warns of 'serious problem' as cases surge

Anti-vaxxers – a small but vocal group of people who don't believe in vaccinations – ...

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Anti-vaxxers seize virus moment to spread fake news

At least 9,684,490 cases of COVID-19 have been registered in 196 countries and ...

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Global coronavirus death toll nears half a million

So far, $3.4 billion has been pledged, while an additional $27.9 billion is needed over ...

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Over $30 billion needed to develop COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccines – WHO

'We absolutely must come together to reimagine and reinvent the world we share,' says ...

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U.N. chief: COVID-19 signals need for global approach to problems

'Traffickers did not shut down. They continue to harm people, finding ways to innovate ...

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Virus pandemic has led to rise in human trafficking – U.S.

In Britain, some take the new relaxed regime too far, with thousands crowding the beach ...

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U.S., Europe battle fresh virus surges

All sources of information – from media to politicians to social media platforms – ...

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Study shows news media still reliable source amid COVID-19 'infodemic'