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CHRIS WILLIAMSON encourages us all to go vegan for the sake of our health and that of the planet
Given the recent rejection of peace proposals by Israel the world must provide an immediate and resolute response to force accountability on Gaza, argues RAMZY BAROUD
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The virus is similar to other coronaviruses, like severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers) and all three are spread from animals to humans.
These coronaviruses are believed to be “zoonotic diseases,” meaning they jump from animals to humans.
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