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Saying it with Art

Saying it with Art

In different ways, art can play a crucial role in times of crises, writes William Murray.
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Live Blog - 22 April 2020

Live Blog - 22 April 2020

All over the world people are adapting to a new normal. Many people wonder if coronavirus will change the way we live, for ever. But with the number of deaths worldwide reaching 180,000 defeating the virus remains the first priority.
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Live Blog - 21 April 2020

Live Blog - 21 April 2020

All over the world artists, musicians and other entertainers are rallying around in communities and on-line to keep up spirits, say thank you to those on the front line of the battle against coronavirus, and generally keep us all amused and entertained in these difficult times.
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Live Blog - 20 April 2020

Live Blog - 20 April 2020

As coronavirus sweeps over the world, Russia, and particularly the capital city Moscow, has started to feel the impact of the pandemic. All soldiers who were rehearsing for the Victory Day parade, which has now been cancelled, have been put in quarantine after several soldiers tested positive for covid-19
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Live Blog - 19 April 2020

Live Blog - 19 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has created controversy in many Christian Orthodox communities as to how to keep tradition whilst observing the strict health rules imposed by governments. We have updates how communities around the world celebrated Orthodox Easter
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Live Blog - 18 April 2020

Live Blog - 18 April 2020

The Orthodox World has over the last weeks been caught in controversy over its approach to coronavirus, and its response to the measures introduced by governments in most countries to protect their populations. This polemic will reach its climax this weekend as Orthodox communities across the world celebrate Easter.
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Live Blog - 17 April 2020

Live Blog - 17 April 2020

Whilst the worldwide battle against covid-19 continues, countries are starting to think how a way out of lockdown can be found. In some parts of the world, including the Middle East, the response has differed from country to country, and for some there is fear that the worst is yet to come.
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Live Blog - 16 April 2020

Live Blog - 16 April 2020

Around the world thousands of scientists are working in more than seventy scientific and research hubs to develop such a vaccine;