John Paul Ging
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Putin orders work return amidst record pandemic figures
Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to end what he describes as the 'non-working period' is drawing sharp criticism from his political opponents.
Putin said orders to remain at home would end this week for most of the country’s workforce – despite a record increase in new coronavirus figures.
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Coronavirus in your eyes: risk is higher due to strength of strain
Researchers based in Hong Kong say that COVID-19 infection via the eyes is a greater risk than before because it is stronger than previous coronaviruses - but hand hygiene rather than protective eyewear still remains paramount.
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France calls on US to 'come to its senses' on digital tax retaliation
The French Finance Minister has warned the United States against retaliatory tariffs in response to the French Digital Tax.
The US Trade Representative is holding a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss a response; it's already condemned the French measures as protectionist.
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Rijeka will be 'beacon of diversity' during Capital of Culture tenure
The mayor of Rijeka says his city will live up to its 'Port Of Diversity' billing despite the more conservative nature of Croatia during the Adriatic port city's tenure as joint European Capital of Culture. Rijeka is sharing the honour with Galway in the Irish Republic.
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British expat in Spain 'frustrated' as 15 year rule bars her from vote
60% of all British nationals resident in EU countries will be unable to vote in the UK's 2nd General Election in three years, which takes place on Thursday. They are barred from doing so because of a 2002 law which prevents people voting after 15 years.
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