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A group of Republican lawmakers plans to unveil legislation this week to keep Americans from investing in foreign defense companies with ties to China's military, according to a document seen by Reuters, the latest in a string of measures aimed at curbing U.S. funding for China-based firms. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2AvUaCg

A recall vote for a high-profile mayor is stirring political acrimony in Taiwan, with accusations of voter intimidation and official interference, and could bring new problems for the main opposition party, already reeling from losing January elections. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/301i1Vv

Residents of Moscow can leave their homes to take a stroll for the first time in nine weeks on Monday under a partial easing of a tough lockdown regime following a fall in novel coronavirus cases. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3cgcdK4

Hong Kong has confirmed its first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in more than two weeks, fuelling concerns over its spread as restrictions on movement are relaxed. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XkUhKf

Rio Tinto apologised for the destruction of a sacred Aboriginal cave in Western Australia that showed evidence of continual habitation dating back 46,000 years, and said it would urgently review its plans for other sites in the area. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3cgbOHy

Japan is considering re-opening its borders to travellers from selected countries which have low levels of coronavirus infections, as it begins to ease restrictions put in place earlier this year to control the outbreak. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yPKOku

Protests continue in cities across the US sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BlUB2H

The situation in Hong Kong is deeply concerning and stability is important, Japan's top government spokesman said on Monday regarding China's decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3eD7cNf

The UK should be leading the response to China's treatment of Hong Kong, seven former foreign secretaries say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dkZuXL

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yUlQR8

Cartoonist Priya Kurian documents how masks became prevalent in India - even before its lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zR41me

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gHQU7t

Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world are watching these men solve Sudoku puzzles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3crpMXm

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZVLpfO

Non-essential shops can reopen in England in June, but will I be able to buy a book or have a haircut? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d8sTEv

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ApEFMs

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dlAKP3

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cpaIZX

The US entrepreneur started her business career answering the phone, and went on to lead Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zQUQCv

The Swedish singer discusses her pop classic, and how she once became 'tired of the broken heart'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MtBW7z

Several Australian states eased social distancing restrictions further on Monday, allowing restaurants to host more people and public attractions to reopen, as Canberra moves to revive the country's ailing economy. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XHDboI

Australia's three decades of uninterrupted prosperity are coming to an abrupt end as the global coronavirus pandemic crashes one of its most lucrative sources of income – immigration. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3eD9oo8

Some primary school years in England returning and lockdown rules easing feature in Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zR8cOW

Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XktLka

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 286 to 181,482, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XZePaj

Police struggle to stem the violence as protesters take to the streets over the death of George Floyd. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gCNwuB

Aiming to have all pupils back piles uncertainty and pressure on school communities, say governors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3exaUrG

China's state media lashed out on Sunday at possible retaliatory moves by the United States to impose sanctions and end Hong Kong's special status if Beijing imposes new national security laws, as the city braces for fresh protests. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/36SpEPq

South Korea is aware of U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to Seoul to join this year's Group of Seven summit and will discuss the matter with the United States, a government official told Reuters on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XfdwES

China recorded two new confirmed cases of coronavirus on May 30, down from four the day before, data from the country's health authority showed on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3dvsg8t