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China, Russia and Saudi Arabia set to join UN human rights council

Rights campaigners voice concerns as Cuba and Pakistan also expected to be electedChina, Russia, Cuba, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are expected to be elected to the board of the UN human rights council on Tuesday, leaving human rights campaigners in the …

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Coronavirus live updates: France’s second wave ‘faster than we thought’ says top doctor; Melbourne lifts curfew

France records more than 14,000 new Covid cases; Colombia passes 800,000 infections; Saudi Arabia plans to resume tourist visas by early 2021. Follow latest updatesBoris Johnson faces revolt over forcing through Covid measures Australia: ‘We should not…

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Pompeo pressed on claims China is helping build Saudi uranium facility

Democrats write to secretary of state over claims Beijing is helping to develop yellowcake factory Congressional Democrats have asked the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, to provide information about China’s alleged role in building a uranium proces…

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Global report: second local lockdown in Spain; second wave in Israel

Part of Galicia under strict orders until Friday; Philippines reports its most daily cases yetCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSpain has ringfenced more than 70,000 people in Galicia in the second local lockdown ordered in as…

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Global report: Covid-19 restricts hajj and Germany locks down district

Pilgrimage to Islamic holy sites usually attracts 2.5m visitors; about 360,000 Germans face new restrictionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSaudi Arabia has said only Muslims living in the country can take part in this year’…

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Fears mount of Middle East coronavirus surge amid Eid celebrations

Despite lockdowns and curfews, streets in Jordan and Iran are busy for the end of RamadanCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOutside bakeries in downtown Amman, queues stretched along the street and down the block. Nut retailers…

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Global report: Fauci warns of ‘needless death’ as WHO urges vigilance in lifting lockdowns

Health body says coronavirus restrictions must be eased carefully; Iran to reopens mosques; China reports one new caseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe World Health Organization has called on countries to show “extreme vig…

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Saudi Arabia bans foreign pilgrims as Japan plans to close schools

Countries around world scramble to halt spread of virus that has so far killed almost 3,000 peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSaudi Arabia has taken the unprecedented step of banning foreign pilgrims from entering the country five months before the ann…

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Coronavirus: Trump says US risk ‘very low’ as Australian PM warns pandemic is ‘upon us’

US president says cases could fall to zero in a ‘few days’ but Scott Morrison launches emergency plan to deal with threat of global outbreakCoronavirus outbreak – follow liveDonald Trump has sought to play down the threat from coronavirus despite mount…

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‘Blanket secrecy’ surrounds Australian weapons sales to countries accused of war crimes

Defence department refuses to reveal extent of exports as arms sold to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Democratic Republic of CongoAustralian companies are selling weapons and military technology to countries around the world accused of war crimes, bu…

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Humanists are being persecuted too | Letter

Seventeen humanists from around the world call for a review into the persecution of the non-religiousWe are non-religious activists and campaigners who have been victims of blasphemy and apostasy laws around the world, or of vigilante violence inspired…

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