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France extends emergency until July 24

Philippines protests China's claim on reef

Palace cites journalists' crucial role amid Covid-19 pandemic

China, U.S. spar over Taiwan

Michigan Governor Extends Stay At Home Order Amid Armed Protests In Lansing
In Texas, an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott allows many retail stores, restaurants, malls and movie theaters to reopen at 25% capacity amid the coronavirus outbreak; in rural counties with five or fewer confirmed coronavirus cases, retailers can open at 50% capacity. [Full Article...]
Trudeau announces ban on 1500 assault-style firearms in Canada
During the announcement, Trudeau restated his position that guns created to kill the most people in the shortest amount of time have no place in Canada. "These events, and concerns about the inherent deadliness of assault-style firearms used in them, have led to increasing public demand for measures to address gun violence and mass shootings in Canada". [Full Article...]
Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in USA for first time

S.Korea to ease social distancing rules further, starting May 6
