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World Service,14 Jul 2020,53 mins

Sweeping restrictions have been re-introduced in California

Newsday

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Another set of lockdown measures are imposed in California after a spike in new infections - did the authorities ease restrictions much too soon? Also why face coverings will be compulsory in England for all shops from next week, amid criticism of the government for putting out a confused message. And protests in Bulgaria over several days as the government is accused of operating a mafia model of governance that's benefitting wealthy individuals.

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