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Four Sri Lankans who attended event in India test positive for virus
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Four Sri Lankans who attended a religious event in India have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Hindustan Times reported that four men from Sri Lanka, who ... Read More
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Japan to declare emergency as Tokyo cases soar
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Japan is to declare a state of emergency in the capital Tokyo and six other regions in an attempt to tackle the rapid spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the move could come as early as Tuesday. He also announced a huge stimulus ... Read More
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Coronavirus in Formula 1: Ron Dennis creates NHS free meals scheme
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Former McLaren boss Ron Dennis has created a scheme to supply a million free meals to NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis. Dennis says his foundation has put in place a £1.5m budget and joined forces with a number of companies to supply 1,000 meals a ... Read More
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Pep Guardiola’s mother dies after contracting coronavirus
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, has died aged 82 in Barcelona after contracting coronavirus. "Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends," said Manchester City on social ... Read More
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Oil jittery as Saudi Arabia-Russia talks delayed
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Global oil prices remain on edge after Saudi Arabia and Russia postponed a meeting about a deal to cut output as the virus pandemic hits demand. The two countries have been locked in an oil price war for the last month. Traders are concerned that, with ... Read More