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September 13, 2020
Normal air service resumes at Chinese epicentre of Covid-19 outbreak

Domestic air travel in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the global coronavirus outbreak, has returned to pre-pandemic levels, authorities say.

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September 13, 2020
Donald Trump gambling on winning Nevada from Democrats

President Donald Trump has gone to Nevada for the weekend, looking to expand his path to victory while unleashing a torrent of unsubstantiated claims that Democrats were trying to steal...

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September 13, 2020
Vatican stresses importance of resuming in-person masses

The Vatican has said it was “necessary and urgent” to return to in-person masses as soon as anti-coronavirus measures permit.

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September 13, 2020
Death toll climbs as fires continue to rage in US

At least 31 people have died as wildfires continue to rage across the West Coast of the United States.

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September 13, 2020
US marine convicted of transgender killing deported from Philippines

A US Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman has been deported after a presidential pardon cut short his jail term.

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September 13, 2020
Dad drove into inferno and rescued badly burned woman… his missing wife

As flames raged around him, Chris Tofte drove into the heart of the Oregon wildfire desperately searching for his wife, son and mother-in-law.

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September 13, 2020
The five-level ‘Living with Covid’ plan aimed at keeping schools open in all phases

Strict limits on household, indoor, outdoor and sporting events will still be in place until next April even under the Government's best-case scenario for living with Covid-19.

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September 13, 2020
Dáil private bar open as more than 3,500 pubs remain shut

The Dáil private members' bar in Leinster House has reopened in recent weeks, even as more than 3,500 so-called 'wet' pubs remain closed due to Covid-19.

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September 13, 2020
Dáil private bar open as more than 3,500 pubs remain shut

The Dáil private members' bar in Leinster House has reopened in recent weeks, even as more than 3,500 so-called 'wet' pubs remain closed due to Covid-19.

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September 13, 2020
Fast, vigorous testing vital to keep schools open

Teachers want rapid testing of suspected Covid cases in schools as a matter of urgency after more than 50 schools were found to have cases of the virus.

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September 13, 2020
‘Somebody’s going to be the unlucky one’ – GP’s concerns for patients amid pause on cancer screening

Many women may not know they have developed cancer because the cervical cancer screening programme was paused for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic, fears Cork GP Nick Flynn.

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September 13, 2020
Fast, vigorous testing vital to keep schools open

Teachers want rapid testing of suspected Covid cases in schools as a matter of urgency after more than 50 schools were found to have cases of the virus.

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September 13, 2020
Dad drove into Oregon inferno and rescued badly burned woman… his missing wife

As flames raged around him, Chris Tofte drove into the heart of the Oregon wildfire desperately searching for his wife, son and mother-in-law.

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September 13, 2020
High-roller Donald does Las Vegas

Pushing for new roads to re-election, Donald Trump is going on the offensive this weekend in Nevada - which hasn't supported a Republican presidential candidate since 2004.

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September 13, 2020
High-roller Donald Trump does Las Vegas

Pushing for new roads to re-election, Donald Trump is going on the offensive this weekend in Nevada - which hasn't supported a Republican presidential candidate since 2004.

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September 13, 2020
High-roller Donald does Las Vegas

Pushing for new roads to re-election, Donald Trump is going on the offensive this weekend in Nevada - which hasn't supported a Republican presidential candidate since 2004.

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September 13, 2020
Q&A: So what’s the long-term plan for dealing with the virus?

Is there going to be another lockdown because of all these cases we are seeing?

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September 13, 2020
Q&A: So what’s the long-term plan for dealing with the virus?

Is there going to be another lockdown because of all these cases we are seeing?

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September 13, 2020
‘Living with Covid’ plan aimed at keeping schools open in all phases

Strict limits on household, indoor, outdoor and sporting events will still be in place until next April even under the Government's best-case scenario for living with Covid-19.

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September 13, 2020
To destroy Trumpism, Biden needs to inflict humiliating defeat

In January 2003, Munster were on the brink of being knocked out of rugby's Heineken Cup. A defeat in France had left them with a mountain to climb in their...

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September 13, 2020
‘Living with Covid’ plan aimed at keeping schools open in all phases

Strict limits on household, indoor, outdoor and sporting events will still be in place until next April even under the Government's best-case scenario for living with Covid-19.

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September 13, 2020
To destroy Trumpism, Biden needs to inflict humiliating defeat

In January 2003, Munster were on the brink of being knocked out of rugby's Heineken Cup. A defeat in France had left them with a mountain to climb in their...

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September 13, 2020
‘Lockdowns are not effective. We need a targeted test system’

As the threat of further lockdown measures looms restricting how people move while Covid-19 grows in communities, experts caution that there are other more effective ways to tackle the virus

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September 13, 2020
Virus can have lasting effects on health

When it comes to Covid-19, please remember one thing: it's still early days.

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September 13, 2020
‘Lockdowns are not effective. We need a targeted test system’

As the threat of further lockdown measures looms restricting how people move while Covid-19 grows in communities, experts caution that there are other more effective ways to tackle the virus

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September 13, 2020
Virus can have lasting effects on health

When it comes to Covid-19, please remember one thing: it's still early days.

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September 13, 2020
‘Somebody’s going to be the unlucky one’

Many women may not know they have developed cancer because the cervical cancer screening programme was paused for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic, fears Cork GP Nick Flynn.

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September 13, 2020
‘Somebody’s going to be the unlucky one’

Many women may not know they have developed cancer because the cervical cancer screening programme was paused for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic, fears Cork GP Nick Flynn.

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September 13, 2020
Dad drove into inferno and rescued badly burned woman… his missing wife

As flames raged around him, Chris Tofte drove into the heart of the Oregon wildfire desperately searching for his wife, son and mother-in-law.

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September 12, 2020
Rooftop alphorns power virus-safe concert in Germany

Musicians with alphorns have taken to the roofs in the German city of Dresden to perform a concert featuring distant harmonies at a time when cultural events have been disrupted...

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September 12, 2020
Rooftop alphorns power virus-safe concert in Germany

Musicians with alphorns have taken to the roofs in the German city of Dresden to perform a concert featuring distant harmonies at a time when cultural events have been disrupted...

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September 12, 2020
Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland wins top prize at Venice Film Festival

Chloe Zhao's Nomadland, a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival, held against the backdrop of the coronavirus...

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September 12, 2020
Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland wins top prize at Venice Film Festival

Chloe Zhao's Nomadland, a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival, held against the backdrop of the coronavirus...

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September 12, 2020
Two deaths, 159 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland

Two people have died and there have been 159 new cases of Covid-19 today, according to figures released this evening.

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September 12, 2020
Two deaths, 159 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland

Two people have died and there have been 159 new cases of Covid-19 today, according to figures released this evening.

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September 12, 2020
Guernsey church projects Pride colours in show of LGBTQ+ support

A church in Guernsey has shown its support for the LGBTQ+ movement by projecting the colours of the Pride rainbow onto its tower.

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September 12, 2020
HSE distances itself from senior doctor’s Covid comments

The HSE has distanced itself from comments by a senior doctor downplaying the risks from the coronavirus pandemic.

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September 12, 2020
Government ‘won’t be afraid’ to implement Covid-19 restrictions in Dublin, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said the Government "won't be afraid" to implement more stringent Covid-19 restrictions in Dublin if cases continue to rise.

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September 12, 2020
Michael Gove backs Boris Johnson in warning Brussels could break up the UK without new Brexit Bill

UK Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has joined Boris Johnson in warning that Brussels could break up the UK if MPs do not approve controversial legislation to override parts of...

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September 12, 2020
New legislation giving gardai additional powers to close pubs breaching Covid-19 guidelines comes into force

New legislation giving gardai additional powers to enforce compliance with coronavirus restrictions comes into force today.

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