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Schools in Timor-Leste set to reopen

Schools in Timor-Leste set to reopen

June 8, 2020, Thomas Ora, Dili
Covid-19 restrictions ease as minister gives the all-clear for June 15 as long as health protocols are followed
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Timor-Leste MPs fight over speaker's chair

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Timor-Leste mourns 'doctor of the poor'

Timor-Leste mourns 'doctor of the poor'

April 18, 2020, Thomas Ora, Dili
President Guterres pays tribute to Dr. Daniel Murphy's 22 years of service to the health of marginalized people
Timor-Leste archbishop calls for unity in Covid-19 fight

Timor-Leste archbishop calls for unity in Covid-19 fight

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Tiny Catholic-majority country records only its second confirmed coronavirus case
Timor-Leste president declares state of emergency

Timor-Leste president declares state of emergency

March 30, 2020, Thomas Ora, Dili
Government calls on people to stay at home, bans entry to foreigners
Timor-Leste bishops suspend Easter celebrations

Timor-Leste bishops suspend Easter celebrations

March 26, 2020, Thomas Ora, Dili
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Dili Archdiocese cancels Masses after first Covid-19 case

Dili Archdiocese cancels Masses after first Covid-19 case

March 23, 2020, Thomas Ora, Dili
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Timor-Leste PM offers to quit amid budget impasse

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