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Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced a constitutional amendment that would remove term limits on Russia's presidency. The amendment, which has been approved by Russia's legislature, is expected to be approved by an upcoming public referendum, allowing Putin to continue serving as president past 2024.

Putin to remove Russia’s presidential term limits

Polina Dashevsky, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Oxford Circus, a retail hub in central London, is empty after the U.K. enacted a nationwide lockdown March 23. Lockdowns have been implemented in various countries and regions in order to decrease the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. As a result, people may not leave their homes except for specific reasons, such as buying necessities or for medical purposes.

Community reacts to lockdown measures enacted in U.K.

Lucas Romualdo, News Editor: Online
April 5, 2020
Grade 12 graduation will take place at Central Hall Westminster with extra COVID-19 regulations and will be available to watch over livestream. Grade 12 students may only invite two guests and will be seated on the ground floor rather than the stage.

AP Exam format changed in response to coronavirus outbreak

Lea George and Lucas Romualdo
March 20, 2020
President Donald Trump attends a meeting concerning the coronavirus outbreak. Over 10,000 Americans have been infected with the disease, prompting widespread business and school closures. As a result of the economic risk posed by these measures, the Trump administration has put forward a trillion-dollar economic stimulus package, the largest since the 2008 financial crisis.

Trump administration proposes trillion-dollar economic stimulus

Lucas Romualdo, News Editor: Online
March 19, 2020
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