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India could soon reach 1 million coronavirus cases as it struggles to contain outbreak
Traffic congestion in Kolkata, India, amid the 2020 novel coronavirus pandemic, 4 May 2020.
2020-07-14, CNN
New Delhi (CNN)India has recorded 100,000 new coronavirus cases in the past four days, as the country struggles to gain control of the worsening pandemic. The Indian...
MHSAA schools can receive free Pixellot production units2020-07-14
Press & Guide: The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced Monday a new program that will enable its member schools that currently lack production capabilities to receive up to two free Pixellot automated production units for use in their primary sports venues....
UPDATES: Tucson area coronavirus developments, July 14: Here's what we know2020-07-14
Polk County Itemiser-Observer: Editor's note: With our coronavirus coverage, the Star is not trying to alarm the public but to provide up-to-date information so you can make educated decisions about your health. Because of this, we’ve made all coverage related to COVID-19 free. Help us...
Greece may have to return billions of euros over illegal pension cuts2020-07-14
Canada Dot Com: ATHENS — Greece may have to return billion of euros to pensioners whose payments were cut during the financial crisis that battered the country in the past decade, a summary of a court ruling published on Tuesday showed....
Retirees in Greece win court battle for bailout refund2020-07-14
Kentucky New Era: ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A high court in Greece ruled Tuesday in favor of retirees who brought a class action case to demand the reimbursement of money cut from their income during international bailouts. The case was being closely watched in Greece, which is...
Face masks mandated in the City of Athens2020-07-14
The Athens News: In an emergency meeting Monday night, AthensCity Council unanimously passed an ordinance mandating face masks as the city grapples with exponential growth in confirmed COVID-19 cases. The city-wide mandate, which was first introduced at an emergency committee...
Church Bulletin for 7/14/20202020-07-14
News Courier: • In person worship. First Baptist Church of Athens is now having in person worship services each Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. The church will also continue showing services online. ......
Pensioners in Greece win court battle for bailout refund2020-07-14
Napa Valley Register: A man carries shopping bags on a...
Georgia, Tech intend to keep their football game on schedule2020-07-14
Atlanta Journal: ATHENS — The SEC is considering a conference-only schedule for football this fall but, if it does, Georgia hopes it would be allowed to keep Georgia Tech on the docket as well. SEC athletic directors met with CommissionerGreg Sankey for eight...
Coronavirus pandemic sparks Greek house-hunting frenzy among foreigners2020-07-14
Deutsche Welle: Greece has come through the coronavirus pandemic relatively unscathed. Athens now hopes to welcome back vacationers, but increasingly foreigners are looking to pick up a home or investment property under the sun. ......
SYRIZA Blames Government's "Bizarre Tactics" for Rise in COVID-19 Cases2020-07-14
The National Herald: ATHENS -- Main opposition SYRIZA, in an announcement on Tuesday, accused the government of adopting "bizarre tactics" in its handling of the increase in Covid-19 cases in Greece....
Increased Traffic at Promachonas Border Crossing ahead of New Restrictions2020-07-14
The National Herald: ATHENS -- There was increased traffic at the Promachonas border crossing on Greece's northern land border on Tuesday, ahead of new rules that come into effect at midnight that will require those entering the country to produce evidence of a negative PCR...
Greece says Turkey is being 'petty' over Hagia Sophia2020-07-14
The Star: ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece on Tuesday...
Oman to repatriate expats in July amid coronavirus outbreak2020-07-14
Arab News: DUBAI: Oman said it will operate 17 repatriation flights in July to multiple destinations as part of its efforts to return expats to their home countries amid...
Atlanta Orders In: Banshee shrugs off pandemic challenges with terrific seasonal fare2020-07-14
Atlanta Journal: BansheeExecutive ChefNolan Wynn found plenty of ways to stay busy during the 3½ months his East AtlantaVillage restaurant was closed. He took charge of home-schooling his 5-year-old son, Sterling. He planted a garden and built a fancy new tool shed....