Island refugee camps will be replaced by 'detention centers' by Greece
Greece's new conservative government has announced plans for relocating more than 27,000 migrants residing in heavily crowded refugee camps on the islands of Lesbos, Chios, and Samos. The refugees will be relocated to closed centers where they will undergo checks for identification, relocation, and deportation. These places have been likened by campaigners to detention centers since refugees will not be allowed to move freely until their status confirmation.
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Obama described Trump’s coronavirus response as an “absolute chaotic disaster”
Former US President Barack Obama is not happy with the coronavirus response of White House as he said that the response from Trump’s administration has been an “absolute chaotic disaster”. In a 30-minute conversation with members of the Obama Alumni Association, the former president said the response to the coronavirus outbreak served as a critical reminder for why strong government leadership is needed during a global crisis
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Vietnam: A likely post-pandemic winner
Vietnam’s response to the coronavirus crisis has been one of the best in the world, the country also lent a helping hand to the west that is likely to be rewarded once this pandemic is over. Vietnam adopted a proactive approach through border closures and strategic COVID-19 diplomacy. Vietnam has also donated medical supplies to many countries. US President also thanked Vietnam after America received 450,000 protective hazmat suits
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US deploys navy to thwart Caribbean drug trade
US President Donald Trump has declared that the US is deploying its warships in the Caribbean to thwart the influx of cocaine and other illegal drugs from Venezuela, with Trump charging Venezuelan President Nicolaus Maduro with plotting to harm the health of American citizens. President Maduro has replied that the move is an attempt to divert attention from the US' rapidly worsening coronavirus crisis.
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Italy may have ten times the current number of coronavirus cases
According to those in charge of collecting coronavirus data, Italy probably has ten times more coronavirus cases than the reported 64,000. Since testing can only take place at hospitals or labs, a large number of cases have likely gone undetected. The country is seriously short on both masks and ventilators.
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