WHO Slams Lack of Political Commitment in Some Countries
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WHO Slams Lack of Political Commitment in Some Countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is “deeply concerned” that some countries are not handling the coronavirus pandemic with “the level of political commitment needed to control it”. The director-general of the WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, said describing the global Covid-19...
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Radical Measures Introduced in Ireland to Fight Coronavirus
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Radical Measures Introduced in Ireland to Fight Coronavirus

Radical measures announced by the Government to curtail the spread of coronavirus were prompted by advice in a letter from health experts. Minister for Health Simon Harris said he received the letter on Thursday from the National Public Health Emergency...
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NBA Season Suspended After Utah Jazz Player Tests Positive for Covid-19
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NBA Season Suspended After Utah Jazz Player Tests Positive for Covid-19

The NBA season has been suspended “until further notice” after an unnamed played from the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus. The NBA became the latest major sporting league to take measures to curb the spread of the virus as...
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White House Shamrock Ceremony with the Taoiseach is Cancelled
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White House Shamrock Ceremony with the Taoiseach is Cancelled

The annual St Patrick’s reception at the White House has been cancelled, as have several St Patrick’s Day parades including those in Dublin and New York. The move became apparent late on Wednesday when it was not included on US...
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New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Postponed
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New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Postponed

Late last night New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo tweeted the news that the organizers of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade had agreed to postpone this year’s parade until further notice: “NEWS: The organizers of the St....
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Atlético Madrid Knock Liverpool Out of The Champions League
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Atlético Madrid Knock Liverpool Out of The Champions League

Liverpool’s reign as European champions came to an end at the hands of Atlético Madrid as a 3-2 home defeat saw them exit 4-2 on aggregate after extra time. In a tale of two goalkeepers, the LaLiga side’s Jan Oblak...
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Out&About
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Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am so proud that The Irish Examiner grown so much over the last couple of years in our popularity with our readers and we thank you all so much for your support. Life can be so...
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E3 Games Convention Cancelled Due to ‘Overwhelming Concerns’ over Coronavirus
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E3 Games Convention Cancelled Due to ‘Overwhelming Concerns’ over Coronavirus

E3, the annual video games convention in Los Angeles, has been cancelled due to “overwhelming concerns” about the spread of coronavirus, organizers have said. The convention, which had been due to take place in June, is one of the world’s...
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Small Number of Medical Procedures Postponed in Belfast
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Small Number of Medical Procedures Postponed in Belfast

A small number of medical procedures are not going ahead in Belfast in preparation for Covid-19. Space is being set aside in the Mater Hospital in the north of the city as health chiefs brace themselves for an increase in...
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Wolves Hit Out At UEFA After Olympaicos Game Set To Go Ahead
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Wolves Hit Out At UEFA After Olympaicos Game Set To Go Ahead

Wolves have condemned the decision not to postpone their Europa League tie with Olympiacos, claiming the trip to Greece “poses unnecessary risks” to their players and staff. The Premier League side’s appeal to have Thursday’s last-16 first leg called o...
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