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South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.

The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.

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By AVET DEMOURIAN Associated Press YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Thousands of people protested in Armenia's capital on Wednesday, demanding the prime minister's resignation after he signed an agreement with Azerbaijan to halt weeks of fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh that calls for territorial concessions in favor of Azerbaijan. The rally organized by opposition parties in Yerevan reportedly drew up to 10,000 people. Some clashed with police, and many were detained and released later in the day. Demonstrators chanted 'Nikol, go away' and 'Nikol, the traitor,' referring to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian. The unrest was triggered by a Moscow-brokered truce Armenia and […]

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Drink Up: These Are The 50 Best Bars In The World For 2020

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