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Supporters at an Extinction Rebellion protest
Supporters at an Extinction Rebellion protest

As coronavirus drives climate protests off streets, activists go online

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As Extinction Rebellion climate activists began preparing for a fresh year of protests in 2020, their chief concerns ranged from potential new police and legal restrictions on street protests, to how to boost their own numbers, diversity and effectiveness.

Placental malaria causes health problems for mothers and foetus. Copy-right: OPS/Flickr [CC BY-NC 2.0].

Arthritis drug answer to pregnancy malaria

SÃO PAULO, (SCIDev.Net) – Babies exposed to malaria in the womb can suffer low birth weight and miscarriages, but a new study has found a common arthritis drug could put an end to the scourge of placental malaria.

Senators Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and Richard Burr (R-NC) are seen in this combination photo. REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert/Joshua Roberts

U.S. senators defend selling shares before coronavirus crash

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Two Republican senators defended themselves yesterday against heavy criticism, including calls that they resign, for selling substantial amounts of stocks before the coronavirus-induced market meltdown and after closed-door briefings on the outbreak.

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