World News ‘We Have to Take It Slowly,’ Merkel Says, Urging Caution for Germans April 20, 2020 Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany warned against reopening too quickly as the country moved to ease coronavirus restrictions. Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
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