LONDON – The British economy contracted by a quarterly rate of 1.5% in the first three months of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that the country was in the midst of a strict lockdown to combat a second wave of the coronavirus.

The Office for National Statistics also said Wednesday that the economy even managed to grow by a monthly rate of 2.1% in March when the country began easing some restrictions, notably by reopening schools.

The overall first quarter figures provide further evidence that businesses and consumers have adapted to the constraints of lockdown by increasing their online activities.

In the second quarter of 2020, when the first lockdown was in place, the British economy contracted by a fifth. The agency said the

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TOKYO – Asian shares fell Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street that was led by big technology stocks. The price of bitcoin plunged again after the China Banking Association warned of risks associated with digital currencies.

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Focus on local: London pub emerges from lockdown with gusto

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Paris cafes reopen as virus restrictions ease

Parisians returned to café terraces and museums after a six-month Covid-forced hiatus, a glimmer of normal life resuming but India grappled with a record daily number of coronavirus deaths.

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Canada, U.S., Mexico looking to strengthen, rebuild economies as trade partners: Ng

Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng spoke at a press conference on Tuesday following two days of virtual meetings regarding North American trade and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), stating she spoke with Mexico and U.S. representatives about next steps in strengthening and rebuilding the economy.

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Covid hotspots hospital data to decide lockdown easing - and sewage is being monitored

Data from hospitals in areas ravaged by the Indian variant of Covid will reportedly reveal if lockdown easing could be de-railed as early as next week.

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Haryana: Will conduct random audit to check hospitals overcharging Covid patients, says Vij

Haryana health minister Anil Vij said on Tuesday that random audits will be carried out to check overcharging. He added that strict actions will be taken against hospitals that are found in violations.

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Amid hiring blitz, Wawa offers new hires big incentives, but what is it really like to work at Wawa?

MEDIA, Pa. - As companies nationwide continue to report labor shortages, one Delaware County company is offering big incentives to new employees – from stock options to, yes, a free hoagie."Growing up in Delco, you could call it my dream job," FOX 29’s Chris O’Connell states."Welcome. to Wawa," General Manager Denise Haley greets O’Connell.Want to learn the Wawa way? I got the chance, spending the day training as an associate at the company’s Media store.

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Man in custody after he attempts to kidnap 11-year-old Florida girl at bus stop, deputies say

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man is in custody after he attempted to kidnap an 11-year-old girl at a bus stop in Escambia County, according to the sheriff’s office.

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COVID-19: Study shows many children and adolescents may have been carrying disease

study named Encore, issued by the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, conducted a study on 1,632 children and adolescents in schools and daycares in Montreal and found on average 5.8 per cent carried the antibodies to COVID-19.But most of those with antibodies had tested negative to COVID-19 or were never tested suggesting that many more youths may have been infected with the virus than what’s being publicly reported.

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A third zero property tax increase could threaten City of Calgary services: CFO

City of Calgary is running out of time to be able to keep zero tax increases while maintaining the same levels of service.CFO Carla Male told the city’s priorities and finance committee that administration has been trying to balance providing services to Calgarians over the past two years while also stimulating the local economy in a “fiscally sustainable manner.”“In recent years, this balance has focused on achieving savings and a competitive tax rate. But the need for future investments and to keep pace with population growth, and service expectations is growing,” Male said.

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Quebec expects to have 75% of province vaccinated by June 15, ahead of schedule

Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Tuesday that the province is ahead of its original goal of having 75 per cent of its population receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Video shows spherical UFO off California disappearing into ocean

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Some employers struggling to re-hire staff after lockdown

Like many business owners, fourth generation barber Sam Donnelly is delighted to have reopened after lockdown - but he never expected staffing to be a problem.

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WH memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility

WASHINGTON – White House officials are seeking to quell anxiety about inflation and the pace of hiring — issuing a memo Tuesday that highlights robust economic gains as the United States gets vaccinated and recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jason Kenney may soon release Alberta economy reopening plan

Premier Jason Kenney is very close to releasing his plan to reopen Alberta’s economy. The plan will be discussed by the COVID Cabinet Committee later this week.

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Space startup Aevum brings services down to Earth with air cargo and personal delivery via drone

Cargo deliveries by drone assisted dropped from an autonomous plane sounds out of this world but that’s the idea behind Aevum’s new model to use its space plan to bring goods and supplies to anywhere in the world.

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Why covid-19 vaccines are showing up in unusual places

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Uttar Pradesh releases new Covid guidelines amid partial lockdown. Details here

Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday issued fresh directives in view of the coronavirus pandemic. As per a new order, maximum of 25 people can attend a wedding and other functions and all attendees are required to strictly follow the COVID guidelines.

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Two women killed, multiple victims shot on party bus in Oakland

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GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote

WASHINGTON – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he opposes a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote.

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COVID-19: Ontario’s extended lockdown having an impact on province’s recreational boaters

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Camera shows 18-year-old taking Dallas 4-year-old from his bed hours before his death

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Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, 3 more states showing drop in Covid cases, positivity rate: Govt

Union Government on Tuesday noted that 5 states/UTs- Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgath - are showing a decline in COVID-19 cases and decline in positivity rates. For the last few weeks, these states and UT had shown massive surge in coronavirus cases and high positivity rate.

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Public Health Scotland data shows West Lothian remains one of worst performing areas for vaccinations in Scotland

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Odisha govt extends lockdown till 1 June to check Covid surge. What's allowed, what's not

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Asia shares gain despite worsening pandemic, inflation fears

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Canada’s Medicago says its COVID-19 vaccine shows promising antibody results in trial

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Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir

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Attorney: US makes concessions to ease asylum restrictions

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Japan's economy shrinks 5.1% as pandemic dries up spending

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Karnataka lockdown to be extended? Decision to be taken soon amid Covid spike

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Ontario’s personal care sector demands fair treatment from provincial government

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Models show covid wave easing by July

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Ontario to open summer camps in July as vaccination eligibility expands ahead of schedule

Summer camps are set to reopen in July. Meanwhile all residents 18 and over are eligible to book a vaccine at a mass vaccination clinic starting Tuesday. Marianne Dimain reports.

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The country’s path ahead after the peak of a second covid wave

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Failures of globalization have worsened the pandemic

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Gender reveal video shows frustrated father-to-be finding out baby -- will be a girl!

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Ex-rebel capitalizes on Colombia unrest by showing restraint

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Prince Harry’s mental health series trailer shows heartbreaking clip of Princess Diana’s funeral

Heartbreaking footage from Princess Diana’s funeral has been featured in the trailer for Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey’s new mental health series. Prince Harry, 36, and Oprah, 67, speak candidly about mental health in the upcoming docu-series, The Me You Can't See, which will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday 21 May.

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Bolton has top five worst Covid infection rate areas in England, data shows

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France holds global talks to offer debt relief for Sudan

PARIS – French and African leaders and international organizations were holding a conference Monday in Paris to negotiate debt relief and raise global support for Sudan’s transitional leadership.

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Downtown stores, businesses await their customers' return

NEW YORK – In many downtown areas where companies closed their offices and commuting ground to a halt, sandwich shops, bakeries and other small businesses are waiting with guarded optimism for their customers to return.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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