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The profound crisis inside the US

"What is the greatest threat to the USA today?" a veteran American diplomat was recently asked at an international forum. Everyone expected him to say China, possibly Iran and the destabilization of the Middle East, perhaps even Russia. His answer caught everyone by surprise: "What's happening in Washington."

Coronavirus cases exceed 1,000; 32 dead

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece has exceeded 1,000, according to the latest government briefing.

The number of confirmed cases nbow stands at 1.061, up 95 from 24 hours ago.

There were also 4 fatalities, bringing the total to 32.

Holland was added to the already long list of countries flights have been banned to and from.

Quiet neighborhoods and oppressive idleness

Our suburban neighborhood is quieter than usual. I occasionally hear a ball bouncing as lone youths shoot baskets, and a number of people visited the local beach on Saturday afternoon, but most children are staying indoors, most neighbors seem invisible, and even the dogs are making less noise. I can hear the birds, both from my desk and when walking in olive groves full of wildflowers.