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Coronavirus | U.K. goes into shutdown as pubs, cinemas, leisure centres close doors
PM Boris Johnson was joined by his Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, at his daily Downing Street briefing during which the Indian-origin minister unveiled an u.
2020-03-21 11:53:46
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Coronavirus | Flyers stuck at Delhi airport for as long as 11 hours
People complained that flyers from different COVID-19 affected countries were put in one waiting area, that "defeats the purpose of isolation".
2020-03-21 11:36:46
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Coronavirus | Iran death toll rise to 1,566; total infections exceeds 20,000
President Hassan Rouhanion Saturday announced various measures such as social distancing measures to combat the outbreak..
2020-03-21 11:29:26
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Iran president expects coronavirus restrictions to ease within three weeks
Iran is one of the countries most affected by the pandemic outside of China, with more than 1,400 deaths so far, and nearly 20,0000 confirmed infectio.
2020-03-21 09:29:25
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Two elderly patients succumb to coronavirus in Singapore, first deaths since outbreak
Out of the 385 coronavirus cases in Singapore, a total of 131 have fully recovered. Of the 254 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are sta.
2020-03-21 08:02:47
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Australia's Bondi Beach closed after crowds defy coronavirus rules
Health Minister Greg Hunt said the crowds on the country's most famous strip of sand were "unacceptable" as he reported the number of infections acros.
2020-03-21 07:31:06
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Maldives pledges $200,000 to SAARC Coronavirus Emergency Fund
Welcoming Prime Minister Modi for creating the emergency and relief fund, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said the country will join the init.
2020-03-21 07:19:39
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Kickboxing match in Bangkok leads to spike in infections
Confirmed cases from three boxing stadiums in Bangkok totaled 72, more than a fifth of the national toll of 322.
2020-03-21 06:57:48
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Coronavirus | Panic buying, lockdowns may drive world food inflation: FAO, analysts
With over 270,000 infections and more than 11,000 deaths, the epidemic has stunned the world and drawn comparisons with periods such as World War Two .
2020-03-21 06:47:09
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U.S. seeks comments on tariff cuts for Chinese imports to aid coronavirus battle
The U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office said it would allow members of the public, businesses and government agencies "to submit comments if the.
2020-03-21 05:41:27
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Shane Warne turns gin distillery over to hand sanitizer
Warne, who retired from test cricket in 2007 with a record 708 wickets, is a part-owner of the award-winning SevenZeroEight gin distillery..
2020-03-21 05:19:49
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China's imported coronavirus cases jump as students, expats flock home
All 41 of the new confirmed cases in China were imported from abroad, the country's National Health Commission said on Saturday, bringing the total nu.
2020-03-21 04:47:39
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U.S. Senators urge Twitter to ban Chinese Communist Party from platform
"While the coronavirus pandemic is afflicting families, governments, and markets around the world, the Chinese Communist Party is waging a massive pro.
2020-03-21 03:47:09
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North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles, S.Korea says, amid coronavirus
The launch follows two earlier this month, when North Korea launched short-range missiles and multiple projectiles, according to South Korea's militar.
2020-03-21 03:12:51
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Coronavirus | Italy's death toll tops 4,000 after new one-day record
The Mediterranean country's daily rate of fatalities is now higher than that officially reported by China at the peak of its outbreak around Wuhan's H.
2020-03-20 22:36:43
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Iran vows to defeat virus
Iran's Supreme Leader and President promised on Friday that the country would overcome one of the world's deadliest viral outbreaks just as it had fac.
2020-03-20 18:13:56
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U.S. suspends visa services
U.S. embassies and consulates will still consider emergency visas if they have adequate staff, the State Department said..
2020-03-20 18:08:57
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Spain toll crosses 1,000
The COVID-19 death toll rose to 1,002 in Spain on Friday after 235 people died in 24 hours, and the number of cases approached 20,000, the Health Mini.
2020-03-20 18:08:57
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Pakistan reports third death
The third death was reported from Sindh province where the number of cases rose to 238, according to provincial spokesman Murtaza Wahab..
2020-03-20 17:59:22
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Malaysia Army to enforce curbs
The country reported 130 new cases on Friday, taking its toll to 1,030, the highest for any Southeast Asian country..
2020-03-20 17:59:22
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COVID-19 | Global toll crosses 10,000
Italy is battling the single most deadly outbreak on the planet with 3,405 deaths, followed by 3,248 in China and Iran with 1,433, according to an AFP.
2020-03-20 15:02:26
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India an important asset for global community to fight against coronavirus: Saudi envoy
Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati's remarks come days after PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and emphasised the need f.
2020-03-20 14:40:50
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Coronavirus | Indian mission offers help in arranging accommodation for stranded Indians in U.K.
The Indian High Commission in London has set up an email system for Indian passport holders to get in touch with details of their situation.
2020-03-20 10:47:54
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World Bank, ADB give $588 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus pandemic
The meeting also approved in principle a project concept "Pakistan National Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19"..
2020-03-20 09:23:37
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Russia starts testing coronavirus vaccine prototypes on animals
Russia has reported 199 coronavirus cases so far, less than in many other European countries, but the figure has risen sharply in recent days. One per.
2020-03-20 08:35:29
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U.S. Defence Secretary speaks to Pakistan Army chief, reaffirms security partnership
During the call, Mr. Esper reaffirmed the department of defence's commitment to a long-term, mutually beneficial security partnership with the governm.
2020-03-20 08:23:32
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U.S., Mexico discuss halting much of cross-border travel
Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said he proposed steps to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that "won't paralyze economic activit.
2020-03-20 07:12:07
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Coronavirus | Trump cancels in-person G7, summit to be held via video-conference
The decision comes as countries around the world seal their borders and ban travel to stop the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed over .
2020-03-20 06:51:06
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5.9-magnitude quake hits Tibet near Nepal border
The epicentre of the quake was located 28.63 degrees north latitude and 87.42 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 km, according to the China Ea.
2020-03-20 06:19:02
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Saudi Arabia suspends domestic flights and trains for 14 days over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has so far confirmed 274 infections and no deaths, while globally the pandemic has killed nearly 10,000 and infected over 240,000..
2020-03-20 05:35:05
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Vietnam expands foreign visa ban, 85 coronavirus cases in country
The foreign ministry had already suspended visa waivers for nine European countries and South Korea. Visitors from the United States, Europe and ASEAN.
2020-03-20 05:23:30
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China exonerates doctor reprimanded for warning of virus
The official China News Service late Tuesday said police in the epicenter city of Wuhan had revoked its admonishment of Dr. Li Wenliang that had inclu.
2020-03-20 04:41:28
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Olympic flame lands in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Games
The flame reached Japan aboard a white aircraft painted with the inscription "Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay" along its side. It was greeted on the ta.
2020-03-20 04:09:25
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Coronavirus | Italian death toll overtakes China's as virus spreads
In the U.S., the Army prepared mobile military hospitals for deployment in major cities. In Madrid, a four-star hotel was turned into a hospital. Medi.
2020-03-20 03:43:21
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Weinstein moved to state prison day before 68th birthday
The disgraced film mogul, who will turn 68 on Thursday, is locked up at the maximum security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to st.
2020-03-20 03:26:39
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COVID-19 | Nikki Haley resigns from Boeing board over company's bailout pursuit
In her resignation letter, Ms. Haley said the Boeing board and its executive team are going in a direction which she cannot support..
2020-03-20 02:54:48
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Spain toll soars nearly 30% to 767
Spain on Thursday announced that deaths from COVID-19 had jumped by nearly 30% over the past 24 hours to 767. The number of people who have contracted.
2020-03-19 19:00:39
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Italy lockdown remains as toll nears China's
Italy braced on Thursday for an extended lockdown as the pandemic has killed almost as many people as it has in China. The country's toll reached 2,9.
2020-03-19 19:00:39
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Britain latest to announce lockdown
Government to shut schools and underground train stations; Germany brings in troops to tackle virus spread.
2020-03-19 18:25:54
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Saudi Arabia to trim spending by $13.3 billion
The country's Finance Minister Mohammad Al-Jadaan said additional measures would be taken to deal with the drop in oil prices..
2020-03-19 18:25:54
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Tulsi Gabbard quits race, backs Joe Biden
U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard dropped out of the Democratic presidential nomination race on Thursday and endorsed rival Joe Biden as flag bearer in.
2020-03-19 17:54:49
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Coronavirus | Indonesia halts Islamic assembly, quarantining 9,000 people
Indonesia, with a population of more than 267 million, has so far reported 227 cases with 19 deaths..
2020-03-19 09:13:22
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No new domestic coronavirus cases for first time, says China's National Health Commission
However, a total of 34 new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Wednesday, all of which were from those arriving from abroad.
2020-03-19 05:12:06
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Utah hit by strongest quake in decades, airport shut
The 5.7-magnitude, early morning tremor centered in north-central Utah was the strongest the state has experienced since 1992.
2020-03-19 03:28:18
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Coronavirus:First member of U.S. Congress tests positive
Over the past few weeks, several other members of the Senate and House of Representatives have self-quarantined after possibly coming in contact with .
2020-03-19 03:07:01
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Trump to remove migrants who cross U.S.-Mexico border illegally, due to coronavirus
The statute cited by Donald Trump states that people can be denied entry to the United States for public health reasons, but doesn't differentiate bet.
2020-03-18 23:28:17
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Coronavirus | Japan expands entry ban
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday the country will expand quarantine measures and a ban on entry from parts of countries, including.
2020-03-18 19:04:44
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Coronavirus | World grapples with 'once-in-100-year' virulence
COVID-19 has now infected more than 2,00,000 people in 164 nations; Australian PM warns crisis could last six months..
2020-03-18 19:04:44
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Tehran reports largest spike as 147 more die
The nearly 15% spike in deaths — amid a total of 17,361 cases in Iran — marks the biggest 24-hour rise in fatalities since mid-February..
2020-03-18 18:43:42
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Pakistan Foreign Minister in self-quarantine
Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited China to seek cooperation, especially in controlling COVID-19 in Pakistan..
2020-03-18 18:43:42
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IMF rejects Venezuela's $5 bn virus aid request
President Nicolas Maduro made the request earlier on Tuesday but, in a statement hours later, the Washington-based institution indirectly cited a disp.
2020-03-18 18:21:12
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Coronavirus | Donald Trump suspends evictions, home loan foreclosures
At a White House briefing, Mr. Trump said the Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing immediate relief to renters and homeowners by s.
2020-03-18 17:49:22
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Coronavirus live updates | Chennai reports second positive case of coronavirus: Minister Vijayabaskar
Fresh cases reported from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Ladakh, Noida, Telangana and Maharashtra.
2020-03-18 14:20:11
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UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveils £330 billion rescue package in coronavirus fight
As part of his bailout package, Mr. Sunak extended a business rates holiday to all businesses in the retail and hospitality sector for 12 months as we.
2020-03-18 11:53:23
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Coronavirus | British government empowers police, immigration officers to detain infected people
Health minister Matt Hancock said the new measures they will be introducing in the Emergency Coronavirus Bill this week will only be used when it is a.
2020-03-18 10:19:50
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At least 13 U.S. journalists facing expulsion from China
The dramatic step, which shocked foreign journalists in China, is the latest retaliatory move in a series of disputes between the two governments..
2020-03-18 08:32:34
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World Bank increases coronavirus response fund to $14 Billion
The package will strengthen national systems for public health preparedness, including for disease containment, diagnosis and treatment.
2020-03-18 02:35:42
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Coronavirus | Kevin Durant among Brooklyn Nets players diagnosed with COVID-19
"Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We're going to get through this," Durant was quoted as saying..
2020-03-17 23:28:11
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Polish Ministers are being tested, under quarantine
Poland's Ministers were under quarantine on Tuesday after one of them tested positive for COVID-19 as authorities introduced sweeping measures to comb.
2020-03-17 18:16:42
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Coronavirus | France locks down over pandemic fears
Macron asks the French to stay at home for 15 days; EU plans to ban non-essential travel to continent.
2020-03-17 17:55:37
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COVID-19 | Save us, say Indians stuck in Iran's epicentre Qom
We fought as part of the Ladakh Scouts during Kargil war but now our country has abandoned us, they say.
2020-03-17 12:58:47
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Coronavirus | A complete list of travel advisories issued by the Union Health Ministry
A list of travel advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the country.
2020-03-17 10:12:04
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Over one third of Valencia squad has coronavirus
In a statement, the club said the virus spread among the squad following last month's trip to Milan, "an area confirmed as 'high risk' by the Italian .
2020-03-17 09:16:05
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Bombing of government office in southern Thailand injures 20
Col. Pramote Prom-in said a grenade and a car bombing were used to attack the Southern Border Provinces Administration Center in the capital city of Y.
2020-03-17 07:16:54
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Uncertainty surrounds Democratic primary as Ohio scraps vote
Not since New York City postponed its mayoral primary on the day of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has an election been pushed off in such a high-profile.
2020-03-17 06:55:11
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Coronavirus live updates | India bans entry from EU, U.K.
As of March 16, the WHO has reported 168,019 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 6,610 deaths worldwide..
2020-03-17 05:25:09
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Coronavirus | U.S. begins clinical trial of investigational vaccine for coronavirus
The trial began at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) in Seattle as the first participant received the investigationa.
2020-03-17 04:52:45
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Mass escape in at least 4 Brazilian prisons amid outbreak
Sao Paulo state's penitentiary administration secretariat said in a statement on Monday night that 174 inmates have already been recaptured..
2020-03-17 04:42:06
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Philippines first country to suspend all financial markets as coronavirus spreads
Global markets are in meltdown as the pandemic spreads, with roughly $14 trillion in shareholder value erased and even safe assets such as gold have b.
2020-03-17 04:09:36
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Hong Kong to quarantine all people entering the city from Thursday
Four of the 157 confirmed coronavirus patients in Hong Kong have died. The majority of the recent cases have been imported..
2020-03-17 03:48:26
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Coronavirus | S.Korea reports fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases for a third day
The new numbers are well below a Feb. 29 peak of 909, and bring the country's total infections to 8,320, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Pre.
2020-03-17 03:26:51
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Coronavirus | China tightens measures for international passengers
New arrivals are now being transferred to an exhibition centre near Beijing's main international airport for screening before heading to quarantine fa.
2020-03-16 18:13:22
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Japan knife attacker gets death sentence for killing 19 people
Satoshi Uematsu admitted to stabbing to death or injuring victims at a care centre in Sagamihara, southwest of Tokyo, where he was a former employee..
2020-03-16 18:13:22
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Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders hit out at Donald Trump over his response to pandemic
While Mr. Sanders accused the President of fomenting confusion and eroding public trust in a time of crisis, Mr. Biden asserted that Mr. Trump was an .
2020-03-16 17:52:12
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Coronavirus | Indian-Americans set up helpline, volunteer groups to help community members hit by coronavirus crisis
Sewa International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organization, has released $10,000 to run its 24X7 helpline and coronavirus awareness campaig.
2020-03-16 08:06:10
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Bat guano collectors in Thailand undeterred by possible link to coronavirus
The source of the virus remains a matter of debate after it emerged in China late last year, but some scientists believe it could have originated in b.
2020-03-16 07:09:12
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Fire, explosion at Petronas-Aramco refining complex in Malaysia
The refinery, which will process around 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil once fully operational, is expected to sell fuel to customers in Malaysia.
2020-03-16 06:14:10
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Coronavirus | French infant among four new COVID-19 cases in Cambodia
The baby is the son of a French man who travelled from Paris via Singapore to Phnom Penh and tested positive for the virus earlier on Sunday, the mini.
2020-03-16 04:33:35
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Brazil President takes selfies, cheers demonstrators despite virus warnings
House Speaker Rodrigo Maia called Mr. Bolsonaro's support for the protests "an attack against public health" and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre call.
2020-03-16 03:55:49
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Joe Biden commits to picking woman as running mate if nominated
Mr. Biden made that assertion during Sunday night's debate with Sen. Bernie Sanders in response to a video question from a voter about how he would ha.
2020-03-16 03:31:23
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U.S. death toll hits 65 from coronavirus as Fed takes aggressive action to bolster economy
For the second time since the financial crisis of 2008, the Fed cut rates at an emergency meeting, aiming for a target range of 0% to 0.25% to help pu.
2020-03-16 03:00:27
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Coronavirus: Trump tests negative for virus as U.S. expands Europe travel ban
Mr. Trump agreed to the test after coming in contact with several members of a Brazilian presidential delegation visiting his Florida resort who have .
2020-03-15 17:57:03
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Coronavirus: Germany tries to stop U.S. from luring away firm preparing vaccine
Mr. Trump was trying to secure the scientists' work exclusively, and would do anything to get a vaccine for the United States, sources say.
2020-03-15 17:43:03
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First Russian-Turkish patrol on Syrian highway cut short by protests
The patrol on the M4 highway in Idlib province was the result of a March 5 ceasefire accord between Moscow and Ankara, which back opposing sides in Sy.
2020-03-15 17:32:17
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Apple to close all its stores outside China
Apple is closing all of its stores outside China until March 27 in a bid to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, CEO Tim Cook said. Mr. Cook said.
2020-03-15 17:22:00
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Coronavirus: Malaysia virus tally hits highest in Southeast Asia due to mosque event
The 190 new cases bring the total number of infections in the country to 428, the health ministry said, making it the worst affected in Southeast Asia.
2020-03-15 15:51:05
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Coronavirus | Global death toll crosses 6,000
A spike in deaths from the coronavirus in Spain has pushed the global toll past 6,000, according to an AFP tally compiled from official sources.The wo.
2020-03-15 15:19:45
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ISIS travel advisory warns terrorists off coronavirus-hit Europe
According to The Sunday Times, the latest issue of the ISIS 'Al-Naba' newsletter refers to a new set of "sharia directives" warning against travel to .
2020-03-15 13:53:39
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Coronavirus: Anxious France votes in local polls as virus shuts cafes, schools
France is one of the countries hardest-hit by the virus with some 4,500 out of 150,000 global infections and 91 of more than 5,700 deaths worldwide.
2020-03-15 13:53:39
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Coronavirus: Turkey quarantines thousands of pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia
Turkey has set up quarantine locations for more than 10,300 people returning from pilgrimages to Islam's holy sites in Saudi Arabia.
2020-03-15 13:31:35
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Coronavirus: Iran reports 113 more deaths from virus, death toll now 724
Iran has the worst outbreak in the Middle East and one of the worst outside China, where the virus first emerged late last year.
2020-03-15 13:00:27
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Watch | How 'namaste' is going global
A video on replacing handshake with the traditional Indian 'namaste' around the world in the wake of coronavirus.
2020-03-15 11:43:07
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Pakistan's coronavirus tally rises to 34
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that he was personally monitoring measures to deal with the coronavirus in the country..
2020-03-15 09:43:57
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Papal Easter events to be held without faithful attending: Vatican
The services, four days of major events from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, usually draw tens of thousands of people to sites in Rome and in the Vati.
2020-03-15 09:12:39
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Israeli PM's corruption trial postponed due to coronavirus
Mr. Netanyahu is accused of receiving expensive gifts from wealthy friends and offering to exchange favors with powerful media moguls. He denies the c.
2020-03-15 08:29:03
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Israeli PM's corruption trail postponed due to coronavirus
Mr. Netanyahu is accused of receiving expensive gifts from wealthy friends and offering to exchange favors with powerful media moguls. He denies the c.
2020-03-15 08:17:54
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Syria war rumbles into 10th year, still fueling global chaos
More than half of Syria's pre-war population of 23 million people have been driven from their homes, and a staggering 80% of the population live benea.
2020-03-15 07:59:51
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Coronavirus | Australia to impose 14-day self-isolation for all international arrivals
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the new measures after a meeting with a newly formed national cabinet, dubbed the coronavirus war c.
2020-03-15 06:46:57
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Christchurch marks anniversary of mosque shootings
Outside the Al Noor mosque, dozens of leather-clad bikers from the Tu Tangata club performed a traditional Maori haka. They were welcomed by mosque im.
2020-03-15 06:26:32
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Coronavirus | S.Korea reports 76 new coronavirus cases; airport checks widened
South Korea, which has the highest number of cases in Asia after China, now has a total to 8,162 confirmed infections and 75 deaths, the Korea Centers.
2020-03-15 04:53:09
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Coronavirus, live updates | Number of confirmed cases in India crosses 100
The list of positive coronavirus cases as confirmed by the Union Health Ministry stood at 84 on March 14, with two deaths reported so far from Delhi a.
2020-03-15 04:10:19
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UK advises citizens against travel to Spain amid coronavirus outbreak
Spain put its 47 million inhabitants under partial lockdown on Saturday as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the coronavirus epidemic in E.
2020-03-15 04:10:19
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Coronavirus | Spain locks down its citizens, while France shuts nightlife
In a nationally televised address Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sŕnchez detailed the battery of exceptional measures put in place as part of.
2020-03-15 03:28:07
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COVID-19 | Spanish PM Sanchez's wifes tests positive
Both Begona Gomez and her husband were well, and were at their official residence following the new measures introduced by the health authorities, sai.
2020-03-15 01:33:08
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Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
"One week after having dinner with the Brazilian delegation in Mar-a-Lago, the President remains symptom-free," Sean Conley, the president's physician.
2020-03-15 01:12:47
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Coronavirus | Donald Trump takes test; extends travel ban to Britain, Ireland
The pandemic has forced public schools, sports events and cultural and entertainment venues to close across the U.S..
2020-03-14 19:15:15
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Abducted couple found in Mali
A Canadian woman and her Italian partner kidnapped in Burkina Faso in 2018 have been found alive in the northwest of Mali by UN peacekeepers, diplomat.
2020-03-14 18:21:17
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Apple to close all its scores outside China
Apple is closing all of its stores outside China until March 27 in a bid to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, CEO Tim Cook said. Mr. Cook said.
2020-03-14 18:16:55
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Iran reports 97 new virus deaths
Iran said on Saturday that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has claimed 97 more lives, raising the country's total to 611. Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jaha.
2020-03-14 18:10:28
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Trump likely to be tested
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would "likely" be tested soon for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) although he stressed he is "di.
2020-03-14 18:10:28
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House passes aid Bill
The House approved legislation early on Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the COVI.
2020-03-14 18:10:28
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Coronavirus: Sri Lanka bans public events as cases rises to 8
Director General of Health Services Dr Anil Jasinghe said two more cases of COVID-19 were identified on Saturday.
2020-03-14 16:08:52
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Coronavirus | Indian man tests positive in Rwanda
The Indian national from Mumbai presented himself to a health facility on March 13; Rwanda suspends all flights to India until April 30.
2020-03-14 12:08:19
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Rwanda confirms first case of coronavirus
An Indian national from Mumbai presented himself to a health facility on March 13; Rwanda suspends all flights to India until April 30.
2020-03-14 12:00:31
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Coronavirus | Philippine capital to undergo curfew, mall closures as coronavirus deaths rise to eight
President Rodrigo Duterte has raised the country's health emergency status to the highest level and issued quarantine measures in the capital, home to.
2020-03-14 08:50:38
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Coronavirus | Guterrres orders all non essential UN HQ staff to telecommute
The telecommunication directive will come into force on Monday and be in effect for four weeks till April 12 and after three weeks the UN will asses t.
2020-03-14 08:24:12
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COVID-19: Australia vs New Zealand series called off
According to a report in 'ESPNCricinfo', a three-match T20 International series that was scheduled in New Zealand after the ODI series in Australia al.
2020-03-14 07:08:21
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U.S. summons Chinese envoy over Beijing's coronavirus comments
David Stillwell, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, delivered a very "stern representation" to China's ambassador Cui Tiankai, a State Department of.
2020-03-14 05:13:21
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Netanyahu requested PM Modi to allow export of masks, pharmaceuticals to Israel: report
Israel's Channel 13 on Friday reported that Netanyahu made the request after India decided to stop the export of these items to meet its own domestic .
2020-03-14 04:52:02
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Coronavirus | Guatemala bans arrivals from U.S., Canada to fight coronavirus
Earlier in the day, the Central American country announced its first case of confirmed coronavirus infection. The man had come to Guatemala from Madri.
2020-03-14 03:37:35
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New Zealand calls off Christchurch Mosque attack commemoration amid coronavirus fears
The event, to be held in Christchurch on Sunday, was expected to attract a large crowd, with many traveling from around New Zealand and from overseas..
2020-03-14 03:26:56
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Donald Trump says 'likely' to be tested for coronavirus soon
Mr. Trump was pressed repeatedly during a White House news conference on whether he should be tested after coming into contact with a Brazilian offici.
2020-03-13 23:23:38
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Europe now 'epicentre' of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO
The continent had now "more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from China", said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu.
2020-03-13 19:48:08
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New cases fall in South Korea
The number of new cases in Daegu, the southern city at the centre of the country's virus spread, had declined "dramatically" along with those in neigh.
2020-03-13 18:23:42
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Foreigners to blame: Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blamed foreigners and migration for the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Asked during an interview why Hungary.
2020-03-13 18:23:42
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Three new cases in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka on Friday said three more people had tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of cases to 5. All are undergoing treatment. Sri.
2020-03-13 18:23:42
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Ohio likely has 100,000 cases, says health official
The state health department director Amy Acton says Ohio has five confirmed cases and 52 under investigation..
2020-03-13 18:12:13
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Pakistan media mogul remanded
Pakistani media mogul and the owner of Jang/Geo group, Mir Shakilur Rehman, was on Friday remanded in custody of the country's anti-graft body till Ma.
2020-03-13 17:52:52
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European Union chief Ursula warns against unilateral coronavirus travel bans
She spoke after the Czech Republic announced that it would ban all foreigners from entering the country and all Czechs from leaving as of Monday..
2020-03-13 15:12:47
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Czech Republic closes borders from March 16 over coronavirus spread
The government also ordered a mandatory two-week quarantine for people coming to the Czech Republic from 15 "risk countries" as of Friday at noon, wit.
2020-03-13 14:19:11
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Coronavirus | Deaths pass 5,000
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has risen to 5,043, according to an AFP tally based on official sources at 16:30 IST on Friday. A total.
2020-03-13 13:02:39
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Pentagon: U.S. strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base
U.S. officials said multiple strikes by U.S. fighter jets hit five locations and mainly targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq..
2020-03-13 08:13:57
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North Korea's Kim guides another round of artillery drills
Mr. Kim praised artillery troops for their "militant enthusiasm and attitude" and ordered authorities to hold similar artillery firing competitions on.
2020-03-13 07:10:14
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Coronavirus | Everest shut down after Nepal suspends permits over virus
Nepal has halted climbing on all mountains in the country and stopped issuing tourist visas, Yogesh Bhattarai, Minister for Culture Tourism and Civil .
2020-03-13 06:47:44
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Philippines diplomat is first coronavirus case at UN HQ
The Philippines has confirmed 52 cases of COVID-19 illness. There have been more than 1,600 cases in the United States..
2020-03-13 04:48:38
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Hong Kong church streams mass online to prevent coronavirus spread
The church was formerly packed during daily morning mass and on Sundays, but the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong has suspended mass and liturgies since .
2020-03-13 04:27:28
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U.S. judge orders WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning released from prison
Prior to her recent incarceration for refusing to testify, Manning had served seven years in a military prison for leaking hundreds of thousands of U..
2020-03-13 04:27:28
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Coronavirus live updates | Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife tested positive
India reported its first COVID-19 death in Karnataka after a 76-year-old man who recently died tested positive for the novel coronavirus..
2020-03-13 03:51:40
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus
Trudeau's office said on Thursday night that Sophie Grşgoire Trudeau is felling well and will remain in isolation..
2020-03-13 03:41:30
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U.S. Football president Cordeiro resigns over court filing
The women's team sued the national federation for gender discrimination just over a year ago in a lawsuit that included complaints about wages and wor.
2020-03-13 03:19:47
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US retaliatory strikes underway in Iraq: US officials
"The operation is underway" and is targeting weapons facilities, one official said on condition of anonymity.
2020-03-13 01:40:37
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Russia blocks website opposing Putin's reforms
The Russian leader proposed sweeping changes to the constitution allowing him to stay in power until 2036.
2020-03-13 00:00:03
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Trump signs bill to help telecoms replace Huawei equipment
This bill affects mostly small, rural companies, because the major U.S. network providers don't use the Chinese equipment.
2020-03-12 23:27:24
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Disneyland in California to close over virus
Disney will monitor the situation, and on-site hotels will remain open until Monday to give guests time to leave.
2020-03-12 23:17:22
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Top adviser to Iran's Khamenei quarantined with virus symptoms
Ali Akbar Velayati, who advises supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on foreign policy, was "quarantined after having experienced mild symptoms of co.
2020-03-12 22:50:04
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5,000-10,000 people 'likely' have COVID-19 in UK: govt
Britain was "about four weeks" behind the level of cases currently seen in Italy and other worst-hit countries in Europe, he added.
2020-03-12 20:21:59
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Coronavirus: Italian daily COVID-19 deaths jump 23% to 1,016
The total number of cases in Italy, the European country hardest hit by the virus, rose to 15,113 from a previous 12,462.
2020-03-12 18:47:54
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Seeking contrast with Trump, Democrat Biden to give 'presidential' speech on coronavirus
The speech clear-eyed about the challenges we face and offer thoughtful ideas on the path forward, a Biden adviser said.
2020-03-12 17:25:56
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News Analysis | Why oil prices are crashing
Prices crashed by almost 50% this year, from $66 a barrel on December 31, 2019 to the current levels, primarily driven by lack of demand..
2020-03-12 16:43:12
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Coronavirus | WHO says COVID-19 is a 'controllable pandemic'
Tedros said countries needed to find the right balance between protecting health and preventing social and economic disruption..
2020-03-12 13:22:47
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Coronavirus: Death toll in Iran from coronavirus reaches 429
Health Ministry says 1,075 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified, 75 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
2020-03-12 13:01:19
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Virus-hit Iran asks IMF for its first loan since 1962
"Our central bank requested access" to the IMF's Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Twitter..
2020-03-12 12:17:48
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Iraq fears escalation after deadly rocket attack, air strike
President Barham Saleh and Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbussi condemned a "terrorist attack" which targeted "Iraq and its security"..
2020-03-12 11:36:04
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ADB asks staff at Manila office to work from home after visitor tests positive for COVID-19
The bank's Manila headquarters facility will be closed from March 12 to undertake cleaning and disinfecting..
2020-03-12 09:10:32
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Tom Hanks announces positive test for coronavirus
Hanks, 63, said he and Wilson came down with a fever while in Australia, where he is reportedly filming a new movie about the life of Elvis Presley..
2020-03-12 08:37:32
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Saudi Arabia widens travel ban to Europe, others over coronavirus
The kingdom had already banned travel to some 19 countries, including neighbouring Arab states, and said it would impose a fine of up to 500,000 riyal.
2020-03-12 07:54:46
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Congress acts to limit Trump on military action in Iran
The House gave final legislative approval to the measure Wednesday, 227-186, sending it to Mr. Trump. The president has promised to veto the war power.
2020-03-12 06:52:34
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Philippine President to be tested for virus, palace cleaned
Mr. Duterte has no symptoms of COVID-19 but wanted to make sure he is healthy and could continue to engage with the public, said Sen. Christopher Lawr.
2020-03-12 06:31:57
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Coronavirus: Italy shuts stores across country as death toll crosses 800
The announcement came hours after his government promised to spend up to 25 billion euros to fight the disease.
2020-03-12 05:58:40
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Tokyo governor says cancelling Olympics 'unthinkable'
Organisers have insisted the Games will go ahead as planned and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with whom the final decision rests, has sai.
2020-03-12 05:50:10
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Thailand reports 11 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 70
It was the biggest jump in cases for weeks in Thailand, which was one of the first countries outside China to report infections of the new COVID-19 vi.
2020-03-12 05:19:28
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Russia, Ukraine negotiate another prisoner exchange
Speaking after a round of talks with the Ukrainian president's chief of staff Andriy Yermak in Minsk, Belarus, Mr. Kozak said that they also discussed.
2020-03-12 05:08:47
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China's coronavirus epicentre sees single-digit cases for first time
The capital of Hubei, Wuhan, reported all of the new cases on Wednesday, the National Health Commission said on Thursday..
2020-03-12 03:37:29
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Tom Hanks announces positive test for coronavirus
Hanks, 63, said he and Wilson came down with a fever while in Australia, where he is reportedly filming a new movie about the life of Elvis Presley..
2020-03-12 03:23:43
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US, UK troops among 3 dead in Iraq rocket attack: US official
A volley of rockets hit the Taji air base north of Baghdad, which hosts troops from the US-led coalition helping local forces battle jihadist.
2020-03-12 00:45:23
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U.S. Supreme Court hands Trump 'Remain in Mexico' win
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the White House a victory on Wednesday by allowing a policy to remain in place that allows asylum seekers to be sent ba.
2020-03-11 23:25:08
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Bernie Sanders says still in White House fight despite Joe Biden surge
Mr. Sanders also made clear that his main priority was to see the defeat of "dangerous" President Donald Trump.
2020-03-11 19:45:29
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Sri Lanka calls for cooperation after tourist guide gets infected
The 52-year-old tourist guide was on Tuesday found to be the first Sri Lankan to be infected by the virus, according to the Director General of Health.
2020-03-11 18:13:43
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Afghanistan government to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners
The militants say the agreement requires the government to release 5,000 prisoners before talks begin. The government says the talks must begin and vi.
2020-03-11 16:16:39
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Data | 50 years of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons treaty: will disarmament be achieved?
Though the treat achieved rapid results in reducing nuclear weapons initially, complete disarmament is not in the picture yet.
2020-03-11 13:31:35
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Japan marks tsunami anniversary, no govt memorial amid virus
This year, memorial events have been called off following Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's request to cancel, postpone or downsize gatherings..
2020-03-11 08:48:11
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People with travel history to Italy, South Korea need 'negative' COVID-19 certificate to enter India
According to media reports, 45 Indians are stuck at Rome airport with Emirates airline not letting them board.
2020-03-11 05:41:13
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Joe Biden wins Mississippi and Missouri in early blow to Bernie Sanders
Beyond Michigan, Mr. Sanders could get a boost in Idaho, North Dakota or Washington state, where polls haven't yet closed..
2020-03-11 02:52:02
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Kabul to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases: Ghani spokesman
The government will "release 1,500 Taliban prisoners as a gesture of goodwill" starting Saturday, with another 3,500 to be freed after negotiations be.
2020-03-11 01:52:45
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Russia meddling in MH17 probe
Prosecutors say the defendants, three Russians and a Ukrainian, helped arrange the Russian missile system used to shoot down MH17, a civilian aircraft.
2020-03-11 01:12:19
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UN appeals for funds to shield refugees from COVID-19
The UN refugee agency said it was seeking an initial $33 million "to boost the preparedness, prevention and response activities".
2020-03-11 01:12:19
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'Containment zone' in New York to halt spread
The move came as health authorities contended with alarming concentrations of the disease on both sides of the country and scattered cases in between..
2020-03-11 01:12:19
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UN Security Council endorses US-Taliban deal
The US military has begun withdrawing troops as part of the pullout agreed in the February 29 pact with the Taliban..
2020-03-11 01:12:19
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UK health minister tests positive for coronavirus
The Times reported that she had been in touch with hundreds of people, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
2020-03-11 01:12:19
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Michigan primary decisive for Sanders' campaign
Michigan and five other States already began voting early Tuesday morning in what will be a critical point in the Democratic race.
2020-03-10 23:49:14
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Coronavirus: Outbreak set to worsen, says top U.S. health official
A total of 755 confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 were confirmed nationwide as of Tuesday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
2020-03-10 23:49:14
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US, Canadian jets intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft
The Russian aircraft entered and remained in the air defense identification zone, a security perimeter in international airspace, for about four hours.
2020-03-10 23:49:14
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Pope tells priests to go out and meet the sick
The restrictions -- including checkpoints on roads and in railway stations -- are set to remain until April 3.
2020-03-10 18:01:27
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Mohammed bin Salman had been lying low; not any more
The detention of senior prices and the decision to cut oil price show Crown Prince is back at the helm.
2020-03-10 17:29:26
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Putin opens door to changes that would allow him to stay in power until 2036
Mr. Putin is required by the constitution to step down in 2024 when his second sequential and fourth presidential term ends.
2020-03-10 15:47:33
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London man second patient to be cured of HIV
The patient made headlines last year when researchers at the University of Cambridge reported they had found no trace of the AIDS-causing virus in his.
2020-03-10 14:42:05
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Israeli court rejects Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lawyers had appealed for a delay, saying they needed more time to review evidence..
2020-03-10 14:42:05
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South African court clears Cyril Ramaphosa of misleading parliament, money-laundering
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane had alleged in July that the South African President deliberately misled parliament about the 500,000 rand donatio.
2020-03-10 13:38:58
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U.S. begins military pullout from two Afghan bases
The United States is keen to end its longest-ever conflict, and under the terms of a deal signed in Doha last month has said all foreign forces will q.
2020-03-10 13:38:58
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Trump not coming to Moscow for Victory Day: Kremlin
Putin said it would be "a mistake" for world leaders not to attend the Victory Day celebrations this year..
2020-03-10 13:07:01
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Coronavirus: Iran says new virus kills 54, death toll climbs to 291
Iran is the hardest-hit country in the Middle East by the new virus, which sickens but largely doesn't kill those afflicted.
2020-03-10 12:37:16
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Dutch king apologizes for colonial killings in Indonesia
King Willem-Alexander, during his first State visit to the former Dutch colony, formally recognized the Southeast Asian country's independence date.
2020-03-10 12:34:07
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Coronavirus | Mother, son safe after 52 hours trapped in collapsed Chinese quarantine hotel
Video released by rescuers showed the two being pulled from the debris of the hotel that collapsed on Saturday.
2020-03-10 12:10:44
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Biden, Sanders consider changing campaign plans amid coronavirus outbreak
The winner of the Democratic nomination battle will take on Republican President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 general election..
2020-03-10 09:55:45
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'Odd' quirk raises delegate stakes in Tuesday's U.S. elections
Five states – Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho – hold Democratic primaries on Tuesday..
2020-03-10 09:38:33
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China quarantine hotel collapse toll jumps to 20
The owner has been summoned by police while investigators work to determine whether the renovation or an original structural issue was at fault, accor.
2020-03-10 06:52:03
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COVID-19: Italy orders nationwide lockdown as new cases surge
Italy's 60 million people will only be able to travel for work, medical reasons or emergencies until April 3.
2020-03-10 05:42:12
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Coronavirus | Xi Jinping makes first visit to Wuhan city since outbreak
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit comes as Chinese health authority on Tuesday announced 17 new deaths from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, b.
2020-03-10 05:20:32
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Ten die at collapsed China quarantine hotel
Ten people have died and 23 remain trapped after the collapse of a hotel that was being used to quarantine people with COVID-19 under observation in t.
2020-03-10 04:45:24
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Weinstein lawyers seek mercy on grounds of his 'historic' fall, health issues
Weinstein's defense team on Monday asked a judge in court papers to consider a sentence of five years, far short of the potential 29-year maximum term.
2020-03-10 04:12:12
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First passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship at California port
The Grand Princess arrived shortly after noon (1900 GMT) in the San Francisco Bay after days stranded at sea with more than 3,500 passengers and crew..
2020-03-10 00:33:39
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Two US lawmakers exposed to virus before meeting Trump
Mr. Collins was seen with Mr. Trump last Friday visiting the Atlanta, Georgia CDC headquarters where they were briefed on the virus's spread.
2020-03-10 00:32:42
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Netanyahu asks court to delay corruption trial
His trial is scheduled to start two weeks after an election that saw Mr. Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party earn the most votes.
2020-03-09 19:15:46
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U.S. airlines to force Boeing to rewire jets
The order to modify the wiring would apply to the nearly 800 MAX plans already produced, according to the report.
2020-03-09 18:21:15
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Coronavirus | EU seeks to tackle virus as infections spread
Italian PM asks for easing borrowing limits to contain the outbreak; six inmates die in a prison riot over new restrictions.
2020-03-09 18:21:15
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U.S. stocks trade halted for 15 minutes after bruising open
The suspension was triggered after the S&P 500's losses hit 7%, with trading resuming after 15 minutes.
2020-03-09 15:36:13
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Six die in Italy prison riot over anti-coronavirus measures
Italy's government has imposed a virtual lockdown across much of its wealthy northern regions at the epicentre of the contagion.
2020-03-09 14:43:31
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Coronavirus | China condemns Mike Pompeo's remarks branding COVID-19 as 'Wuhan virus'
Last Friday, the U.S. Secretary of State repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the "Wuhan virus", pointing to the Chinese city where the virus first emer.
2020-03-09 13:09:28
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Ashraf Ghani sworn in for second term as Afghan President amid crisis
His rival Abdullah Abdullah held a parallel inauguration that could plunge the country deeper into crisis ahead of peace talks with Taliban..
2020-03-09 12:16:58
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COVID-19: Confirmed cases in Germany top 1,000
Health Minister Jens Spahn has called for gatherings of more than 1,000 people to be scrapped across the country.
2020-03-09 11:26:51
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Twitter labels video retweeted by Trump as 'manipulated'
The social media platform has struggled with removing deceptive and abusive content in the past, but has also faced accusations its curbs have suppres.
2020-03-09 10:23:36
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Qatar bans entry of people from India, 13 other countries
The temporary ban would also be applicable on people coming from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Ko.
2020-03-09 08:25:48
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Imran Khan greets Hindus on Holi
Hindus form the biggest minority community in Pakistan. According to official estimates, 75 lakh Hindus live in Pakistan..
2020-03-09 08:04:28
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19 killed in road accident in Pakistan
The bus was on its way from Rawalpindi to Skardu when it fell into the ravine at Ruondoo near Gilgit, according to Faizullah Firaq, the spokesperson o.
2020-03-09 07:38:12
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Another coronavirus patient identified in Pakistan; total cases rise to 7
This is the seventh case in Pakistan though one has already recovered and discharged, while another one is ready to be discharged, Zafar Mirza, the sp.
2020-03-09 06:37:28
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Malaysia to unveil cabinet on Monday, after new PM named amid turmoil
Muhyiddin Yassin will present the list of ministers to the king before making an announcement in the afternoon, his office said..
2020-03-09 04:43:49
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Embassies close in North Korea as diplomats evacuated over virus
North Korea has not confirmed a single infection but has imposed strict rules, including closing its borders and putting thousands of its own people i.
2020-03-09 03:58:04
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North Korea fires 3 projectiles: South's military
The three devices were fired in a northeasterly direction from the Sondok area in South Hamgyong province, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a.
2020-03-09 03:36:30
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Oil crashes after Saudi Arabia launches price war
Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, is attempting to punish Russia, the world's second-largest producer..
2020-03-09 02:54:48
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Empty streets and paranoia as northern Italy goes into lockdown
Italy's interior ministry said anyone flouting the lockdown risked at least three months in jail or a 206 euro ($233) fine.
2020-03-09 00:13:21
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Clashes as thousands protest violence against women in Chile
Small clashes broke out near the presidential palace, which was under heavy police protection, when demonstrators tried to clear security barriers.
2020-03-08 23:49:46
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Brazil: Women in several cities march against Bolsonaro
On Paulista Avenue, one of the sprawling city's major roadways, the demonstrators — many dressed in red or purple — braved a driving rain.
2020-03-08 23:38:47
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Italy has second-most virus deaths, infections after China
The number of fatalities nearly tripled, rising from 133 to 366 Sunday, according to the civil protection agency.
2020-03-08 22:27:47
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Bangladesh cancels Mujib centenary inauguration on March 17
The centenary celebration for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will not be held on March 17 in Dhaka's Parade Ground, a leading member of the organising committ.
2020-03-08 21:54:11
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Coronavirus | Saudi Arabia cordons off Shiite-majority region
Saudi Arabia has expressed alarm over the spread of the disease across the Gulf region, which has confirmed more than 230 COVID-19 cases.
2020-03-08 18:34:51
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Coronavirus | Donald Trump refuses to halt campaign rallies as cases surge
"We will have tremendous rallies and we're doing very well, and we've done a fantastic job with respect to that subject," the U.S. President said.
2020-03-08 18:34:51
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Backlash over Women's Day rally in Pakistan
In Islamabad, tensions rose when about 1,000 women and men gathered to call for greater reproductive and other rights.
2020-03-08 17:50:50
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Coronavirus | WHO praises Italy's 'genuine sacrifices' to slow virus
The government has put a quarter of the population under lockdown to try to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus..
2020-03-08 13:21:55
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Coronavirus | Iran reports 49 new deaths, highest single-day toll
The new count brings the number of those killed by the virus in the country since mid-February to 194.
2020-03-08 12:34:36
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UN Afghan mission calls for including women in peace talks
The UN mission in Afghanistan marked International Women's Day under the global theme of "I Am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights" to lever.
2020-03-08 08:56:33
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Maldives confirms first two coronavirus cases; two resort islands locked down
The two infected people, who are both staff at the Kuredu Island Resort, tested positive late on Saturday. They are believed to have caught the diseas.
2020-03-08 07:56:05
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Two more succumb to coronavirus in U.S., New York declares state of emergency
In New York, the number of COVID-19 cases jumped by 21 overnight to a statewide total of 76 people, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday. He issued .
2020-03-08 05:38:07
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Coronavirus | Italy puts large parts of north on virus lockdown
The new measures will apply to about a quarter of the Italian population and will be in force at least until April 3..
2020-03-08 05:06:40
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China quarantine hotel collapse kills four
State media had earlier reported that 48 people had been rescued out of 67 initially trapped when the building crumbled..
2020-03-08 05:06:40
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Coronavirus jump | Italy poised to lock down Lombardy
The new rules include telling people not to enter or leave Lombardy, which is home to some 10 million people, as well as 11 provinces in four of Italy.
2020-03-08 04:03:02
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Coronavirus | China reports 27 new virus deaths, lowest rise in cases since January
The number of COVID-19 cases has risen worldwide to more than 100,000, with 3,500 dead across 95 nations and territories..
2020-03-08 03:14:35
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Italy to quarantine Milan, Venice and other regions: media
The Italian government is planning to quarantine the entire Lombardy region around Milan to limit the spread of COVID-19 as well as areas around and.
2020-03-08 00:26:40
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Italy coronavirus toll tops 230, cases near 6,000
Italy has recorded the most deaths of any country outside China and the third-most COVID-19 infections after China and South Korea.
2020-03-07 19:27:12
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Coronavirus outbreak: Iranian lawmaker dead, country's toll rises to 145
Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour announced 1,076 additional cases had been confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall tolls to 1.
2020-03-07 18:53:42
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U.K. police to review probe into abduction
In a verdict, a British family court judge said that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, who is Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, had o.
2020-03-07 18:31:41
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Kabul victims describe carnage
The attack at a crowded gathering in the capital has raised questions about Afghanistan's abysmal security situation and uncertain future..
2020-03-07 18:31:41
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Lebanon set for debt default
PM Hassan Diab was to announce the decision not to pay and call for negotiations with creditors to restructure the debt, senior politician involved in.
2020-03-07 18:31:41
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Virus scare keeps visitors away from 'paradise' island
Sri Lanka's tourism sector, hit by terror attacks last year, sees another crisis amid virus outbreak.
2020-03-07 18:05:46
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After a ban of 23 years, female worshippers can now pray at Pakistan's Sunehri Masjid
Around 20 women offered prayers on Friday after the mosque administration announced the move, the Dawn reported.
2020-03-07 13:50:00
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COVID-19 | Egypt says cruise ship quarantined over new virus cluster
A Taiwanese-American tourist who had previously been on the same ship tested positive when she returned to Taiwan.
2020-03-07 13:17:16
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EU extends Pakistan's GSP-Plus status for two years
The GSP allows vulnerable developing countries to pay fewer or no duties on exports to the EU, giving them vital access to the EU market and contribut.
2020-03-07 08:04:06
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Saudi detains three royal princes over 'coup plot': reports
Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, a brother of King Salman, and the monarch's nephew Prince Mohammed bin Nayef were accused of treason.
2020-03-07 08:04:06
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Where Latin America women are fighting the world's highest murder rates
Femicide claims the lives of 12 women a day in Latin America which is home to 14 of the 25 countries with the highest rates of femicide globally but 9.
2020-03-07 06:18:12
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Trump to honor retired pro golfers with Medal of Freedom
Annika SŮrenstam and Gary Player will receive the medal during a White House ceremony on March 23, the White House announced on Friday..
2020-03-07 04:01:45
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China refutes report its ship fired laser at U.S. navy plane
The report last month was the latest accusation that Chinese forces have used lasers to harass and potentially damage U.S. and other nations' military.
2020-03-07 03:56:17
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Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his new chief of staff
Mr. Trump announced the surprise staff reshuffle in a series of Friday night tweets, saying Mr. Mulvaney would become the U.S. special envoy for North.
2020-03-07 03:45:23
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Coronavirus: Overall risk to U.S. public from COVID-19 remains low, says Donald Trump
According to Johns Hopkins Coronavirus tracker at least 299 cases of coronavirus have been detected in the U.S..
2020-03-07 03:36:11
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Italy COVID-19 deaths near 200 after biggest daily jump
The cumulative number of cases in the country, which has been the hardest hit in Europe by the epidemic, totalled 4,636 compared with 3,858 on Thursda.
2020-03-07 03:18:03
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COVID-19 | Twenty-one people test positive for virus aboard cruise ship off San Francisco
President Mike Pence said the cruise ship Grand Princess will be brought to an unspecified non-commercial port where all passengers and crew, about 3,.
2020-03-07 01:33:22
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Biden racks up more endorsements as Sanders goes on the attack in U.S. presidential race
The pair contest six Democratic nominating contests on Tuesday, including the big prize of Michigan, with 125 of the 1,991 delegates needed to win the.
2020-03-07 01:18:55
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COVID-19 | More than 100,000 infected worldwide, wreaking financial havoc
The outbreak has killed more than 3,400 people and spread across more than 90 nations, with seven countries reporting their first cases on Friday.
2020-03-07 00:45:51
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Weinstein's prison sentence should reflect 'lifetime of abuse', say prosecutors
Throughout his adult life, Weinstein has shown a "staggering lack of empathy, treating others with disdain and inhumanity, says Manhattan District Att.
2020-03-07 00:24:06
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COVID-19 | Trump says he would rather have cruise ship passengers stay on ship
Mr. Trump said he would let others make the decision whether to allow the passengers to leave the Diamond Princess ship.
2020-03-07 00:17:45
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COVID-19 | UK calls in sports bodies, broadcasters to discuss plans, say sources
'The department in charge of sport will meet with sporting officials to discuss all outcomes including the possibility that some events could be held .
2020-03-06 19:37:16
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Respect people's rights during quarantines: United Nations
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said the response to COVID-19 must place human dignity and rights at its centre..
2020-03-06 17:50:48
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China may soon lift quarantine in Hubei
Ding Xiangyang, Deputy Secretary-General of China's State Council stressed that cases in Hubei still made up a huge proportion of the national toll..
2020-03-06 17:39:57
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Attack in Kabul kills at least 27 people, wounds dozens
The Taliban, the largest Islamist militant group in Afghanistan, said in a statement they were not involved in the attack. A top Afghan political lead.
2020-03-06 13:07:11
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Virus kills 124 people amid 4,747 confirmed cases in Iran
The country's Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour offered the figures at a televised news conference..
2020-03-06 12:53:47
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Pakistan does not want any security role for India in Afghanistan
Addressing the Senate on Wednesday, Mr. Qureshi said that Pakistan neither desires any security role of India in Afghanistan nor wants presence of mil.
2020-03-06 08:40:59
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Facebook, Google ask San Francisco staff to work from home amid coronavirus
Facebook said it is "strongly recommending that all Bay area employees and contingent staff work from home starting Friday".
2020-03-06 07:46:15
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The failed escape: Sheikha Latifa's doomed flight from Dubai
A UK court ruled that Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum had abducted his daughter Latifa..
2020-03-06 06:11:25
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Meet the female squad who clear out Vietnam's unexploded bombs
Medic and safety officer Nguyen Thi Ha Lan supervises her teammates, the "landmine girls" as they are known, preparing to detonate a cluster bomb left.
2020-03-06 05:23:33
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Tense calm in Syria's Idlib as ceasefire comes into effect
Turkey, Russia leaders said after talks in Moscow to contain a conflict that has displaced nearly a million people in three months..
2020-03-06 04:52:31
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Malaysia anti-graft chief who probed 1MDB scandal quits
Latheefa Koya of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said there was no pressure on her to resign and that new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, wh.
2020-03-06 03:41:24
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Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed abducted daughters, threatened former wife, finds UK court
Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum ordered the abduction of two of his daughters and subjected his former wife to a "campaign of fe.
2020-03-06 03:27:58
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Harvey Weinstein moved to NYC jail after heart procedure
Weinstein, 67, was originally supposed to go to Rikers Island immediately after his Feb. 24 conviction, but he was detoured to Bellevue Hospital amid .
2020-03-06 01:37:41
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Bloomberg to fund anti-Trump operation in 6 critical states
Bloomberg will dip into his vast fortune to pay for field offices in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, campaign .
2020-03-06 00:29:25
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Biden's comeback leaves Sanders little time to expand appeal
In an unexpectedly strong night for Joe Biden, the former vice president won 10 of the 14 states up for grabs on Super Tuesday.
2020-03-06 00:25:29
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Facebook decides to take down Trump 2020 campaign's 'census' ads
The ads, which come from the pages of the Republican president and Vice President Mike Pence, link to a survey on an official campaign website and the.
2020-03-06 00:09:16
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U.K. airline Flybe shuts as demand drops over virus
The struggling British airline Flybe collapsed on Thursday amid drops in demand caused by COVID-19 epidemic, leaving passengers stranded and threateni.
2020-03-06 00:09:16
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Nearly everyone is biased against women, U.N. research finds
More than a quarter of men and women also think it is justified for a husband to beat his wife, found the Gender Social Norms Index by the UNDP.
2020-03-05 23:47:57
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Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan begin farewell royal events
The couple stop their royal duties at the end of the month as they seek to carve out "a progressive new role".
2020-03-05 23:22:01
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Japan to isolate Chinese, South Korean visitors
Japan will quarantine people coming from China and South Korea for two weeks on arrival to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the.
2020-03-05 23:22:01
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COVID-19 | U.S. Senate passes $8.3 bln spending bill as New York state cases double
More than $3 billion of the approved funds would be devoted to research and development of coronavirus vaccines, test kits and treatments.
2020-03-05 23:01:43
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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom hears witnesses on NRC, CAA
'Denying citizenship to certain group can be understood by some as a signal to carry out attacks on it'.
2020-03-05 20:58:46
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COVID-19 | Epidemic can be pushed back with concerted approach, says WHO
We are calling on every country to act with speed, scale and clear-minded determination, said Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
2020-03-05 20:38:36
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COVID-19 | First death in Britain confirmed
The patient, who was being treated at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, was an older patient who had underlying health conditions, said England's Chief Me.
2020-03-05 20:19:54
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Israel's Netanyahu falls short of parliamentary majority
With Israel's opposition divided, the country appears to be heading into further deadlock, as Netanyahu prepares to go on trial for corruption charges.
2020-03-05 20:19:54
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U.S. body draws parallels between CAA and Holocaust
Denying a group citizenship creates an enabling atmosphere for violence against it: witnesses tell U.S. Commission.
2020-03-05 18:36:34
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Denying a group citizenship creates an enabling atmosphere for violence against it: witnesses tell U.S. Commission
A week after Delhi's riots, India and Myanmar were the subjects of discussion at a hearing in Washington organized by an independent bipartisan federa.
2020-03-05 18:14:19
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U.S. Presidential Election 2020: Elizabeth Warren suspends Democratic White House bid, reports New York Times
Ms. Warren trailed far behind front-runners Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, placing third in her home State of Massachusetts..
2020-03-05 17:34:54
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Saudi Arabia's first film festival postponed due to fears over coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has spring and summer festival authories around the globe on tenterhooks, with several cancelled for now.
2020-03-05 13:42:29
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Russian, Turkish presidents meet as Syria violence continues
A Russia-backed Syrian offensive to regain control over Idlib — the last opposition-controlled region in the country — has pushed nearly a million.
2020-03-05 12:49:50
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Saudi Arabi's first film festival postponed due to fears over coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has spring and summer festival authories around the globe on tenterhooks, with several cancelled for now.
2020-03-05 10:53:53
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COVID-19 | PM Netanyahu encourages Israelis to replace handshakes with 'Namaste'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demonstrated at a press conference how the Indians do 'Namaste' while greeting people..
2020-03-05 08:11:40
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Google wins $179m against ex engineer who stole trade secrets
The case dates back to 2017 when Uber and Alphabet, Google's parent company, locked horns with each other over the latter's accusation on the ride-hai.
2020-03-05 07:36:54
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No Time to Die: James Bond movie release pushed back seven months amid coronavirus
The release of Daniel Craig's last outing as agent 007 will be postponed from the start of April until November, producers said.
2020-03-05 04:10:53
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COVID-19: China's death toll surpasses 3,000
China is now worried about importing cases from abroad as the virus has spread to some 80 countries and territories.
2020-03-05 03:27:38
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NATO chief warns of hard road to Afghan peace as violence soars
The militants have ramped up violence against Afghan forces since signing a deal with Washington at the weekend, casting doubt over peace talks betwee.
2020-03-05 00:35:02
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After Biden speech disrupted, U.S. lawmakers want Secret Service to protect candidates
Mr. Biden's remarks in Los Angeles were briefly interrupted on Tuesday night when a pair of protesters leapt onto the stage.
2020-03-05 00:00:01
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Trump hails rival Joe Biden's 'incredible comeback'
Mr. Trump noted that decisions by Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar to drop out and endorse Biden had electrified the former vice president's campaign.
2020-03-04 23:31:38
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Netanyahu still short of majority after Israel's election
In an angry tirade, Mr. Netanyahu conceded that he did not have the parliamentary support to form a new government right away.
2020-03-04 23:28:41
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James Bond movie release pushed back seven months amid coronavirus
The release of Daniel Craigs last outing as agent 007, being distributed internationally by Universal Pictures , will be postponed from the start of A.
2020-03-04 23:06:02
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Turkey prepares human rights case over Greece's treatment of migrants
As hundreds of Turkey-based migrants tried to cross into Greece again, riot police on both sides of the border fired tear gas and traded blame.
2020-03-04 22:55:07
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U.S. lawmakers agree $8.3 bln COVID-19 response Bill, House to debate
The Bill would devote $8.3 billion for government-sponsored initiatives, including expanding testing for the virus, which has infected at least 129 pe.
2020-03-04 22:00:23
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COVID-19 | Virus has spread to nearly all Iran provinces, says president
The Health Ministry said on Tuesday that 92 people had died so far from coronavirus, one of the highest death tolls outside China where the epidemic o.
2020-03-04 21:50:21
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COVID-19 | Virus hits New York, Los Angeles areas; U.S. Congress to provide emergency funds
Three family members and a neighbour of an infected New York man have tested positive, bringing the total in New York state to six, officials said.
2020-03-04 21:18:34
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Top French court deals blow to Uber by giving driver 'employee' status
The ruling could upend the U.S. firm's business model and potentially require it to pay more taxes and benefits such as paid holidays.
2020-03-04 20:35:20
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COVID-19 | Italy closes schools as death toll hits 107
The nation of 60 million people has now recorded over 3,000 cases and only trails China in terms of total fatalities.
2020-03-04 19:40:55
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Joe Biden wins 9 States in Super Tuesday race
Bernie Sanders vows to continue the fight for candidacy; Michael Bloomberg drops out of race and endorses Biden.
2020-03-04 18:31:57
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Malaysia police questions Mahathir's daughter over protest
Several peaceful protests, with crowds of no more than a few hundred people, took place in Kuala Lumpur following the weekend decision to appoint Muhy.
2020-03-04 17:49:42
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No dilution in India's support to Palestinian cause: UN committee on Palestine
Participants in a 4-member delegation of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable rights of Palestinian People said that during their discussi.
2020-03-04 17:28:29
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15 more COVID-19 deaths, in Iran raises toll to 92
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani meanwhile dismissed a U.S. offer to help it fight the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
2020-03-04 17:28:29
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Saudi Arabi's first film festival postponed
The coronavirus outbreak has spring and summer festival authories around the globe on tenterhooks, with several cancelled for now.
2020-03-04 17:17:41
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U.S. Presidential Election 2020 | Michael Bloomberg drops out of Democratic race, endorses Joe Biden
The former Mayor of New York spent millions of dollars on his presidential run, but failed to win any of the 14 States on Super Tuesday..
2020-03-04 17:06:38
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Michael Bloomberg drops out of 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential race, endorses Joe Biden: statement
The former Mayor of New York spent millions of dollars on his presidential run, but failed to win any of the 14 states on offer on Super Tuesday.
2020-03-04 16:56:05
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First COVID-19 case in EU agency in Brussels
A spokeswoman for the European Defence Agency confirmed that a male public servant of the agency had returned from Italy on February 23 and subsequent.
2020-03-04 14:40:48
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Malaysia's new PM delays Parliament session and no-confidence vote
Lower house Speaker Mohamad Ariff Mohamad Yusof said in a statement on Wednesday that law-makers will reconvene on May 18 instead of March 9 as origin.
2020-03-04 13:11:29
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French parliament clears path for controversial pension reform
The law passed shortly after midnight after two no-confidence votes introduced by the opposition failed against Mr. Macron's centrist majority.
2020-03-04 12:35:58
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COVID-19 | Amazon confirms first coronavirus case among U.S. employees
'All co-workers in contact with the employee, who worked at Amazon's South Lake Union office complex in Seattle, have been informed'.
2020-03-04 06:02:40
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Facebook tweaks Libra project amid pressure
Several US senators have opposed Facebook's digital coin, arguing that the social networking giant has been irresponsible with user data privacy..
2020-03-04 06:02:40
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COVID-19 | Spain reports first coronavirus death in Valencia
Around 150 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Spain, while some 100 health workers in the Basque region have been isolated in their homes .
2020-03-04 03:47:37
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Torrential rains kill 16 on Brazil coast, dozens missing
Brazil's southeast region has been hit by heavy rains this year, causing recurrent floods and landslides.
2020-03-04 02:41:05
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Resurgent Biden projected to win Virginia, Sanders takes Vermont on Super Tuesday
Edison Research and television networks quickly projected the split results in the first two states to close their polls on Super Tuesday.
2020-03-04 01:31:59
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COVID-19 | WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight virus
The virus continued to spread in South Korea, Japan, Europe, Iran and the United States, and several countries reported their first confirmed cases.
2020-03-04 01:00:15
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Trump says he spoke to a Taliban leader, had 'good talk'
The event makes him the first U.S. President believed to ever speak directly with the militant group that harbored al-Qaida before the 9/11 attacks an.
2020-03-04 00:46:11
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Tennessee to extend voting hours at all polling sites after storms
The Democratic party had filed suit to extend hours and the decision was made by a judge after tornadoes rolled through the state capital, killing at .
2020-03-04 00:25:08
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Super Tuesday voting so far free of meddling, U.S. officials say
Fourteen states are holding presidential primary elections on Tuesday, with a total of one-third of the delegates for the Democratic nomination at sta.
2020-03-04 00:25:08
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Resurgent Biden makes Super Tuesday push to halt Sanders' momentum
Biden has been re-energized since a blowout win in South Carolina on Saturday, and polls show him gaining in some states on Sanders, a democratic soci.
2020-03-04 00:25:08
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U.N. nuclear watchdog admonishes Iran for denying access to two sites
The International Atomic Energy Agency planned to issue a second report in addition to its regular quarterly update on Iran's nuclear activities.
2020-03-04 00:17:13
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'China made great sacrifices to curb spread of COVID-19'
For China, the first fight is against COVID-19, the other is economic revival, said Consul General of China in Mumbai, Tang Guocai.
2020-03-03 22:46:53
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Tornadoes wreak havoc on Tennessee, leaving at least 22 dead
The death toll may rise given the number of people who remain missing statewide, said Governor William Lee, during a morning news briefing.
2020-03-03 22:46:53
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World Bank, IMF to hold 'virtual' Spring Meetings over COVID-19 concerns
Each year the Bank and Fund's Spring Meetings bring together a few thousand delegates, observers, civil society members and journalists to Washington .
2020-03-03 20:13:34
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Trump, lawmakers near agreement on COVID-19 emergency funding
Mr. Trump said the measure would appropriate about $8.5 billion — far above the $2.5 billion he initially requested last month.
2020-03-03 19:09:51
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COVID-19 | France reports fourth death, sparks fear
French health authorities reported 191 confirmed cases of the virus and said three people had died so far from the disease.
2020-03-03 18:26:07
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COVID-19: Iran orders troops to fight coronavirus outbreak as death toll rises to 77
"Whatever helps public health and prevents the spread of the disease is good and what helps to spread it is sin," Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali .
2020-03-03 14:23:44
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Taliban attack Afghan army bases, throwing peace talks into doubt
The intra-Afghan negotiations are due to begin March 10 according to a U.S.-Taliban deal signed in Doha on Saturday.
2020-03-03 13:42:11
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Comment | Who won the Afghan war?
With the U.S.'s phased withdrawal, the Taliban has got what it wanted. How does this benefit Pakistan and what do they want?.
2020-03-03 09:56:05
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Watch | Why is COVID-19 not a pandemic yet?
A video explainer on WHO definition of a pandemic and why COVID-19 has not been declared as a pandemic yet.
2020-03-03 09:25:10
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U.S. peace deal leaves Afghans to determine post-war landscape
The Taliban say they have changed. Girls will be allowed to go to school, and women to work. Women can be judges but not the chief justice; they can p.
2020-03-03 09:15:15
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Challenges facing new Malaysia PM after controversial takeover
The legitimacy of Muhyiddin's government, which came with the support of Malay nationalist parties he previously opposed, has been questioned by the o.
2020-03-03 08:09:41
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Child drowns at sea off Greece in first fatality after Turkey opens border
More than 10,000 migrants, mostly from Syria, other Middle Eastern states and Afghanistan, have reached Turkey's land borders with EU states Greece an.
2020-03-03 07:57:07
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Australian Associated Press closes after 85 years
AAP Editor-in-Chief Tony Gillies said in a tweet- "The saddest day- AAP closes after 85 years of excellence in journalism. The AAP family will be sore.
2020-03-03 04:51:45
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Kim watches N Korea military drill alongside masked officers
The report by the Korean Central News Agency came a day after South Korea's military detected what appeared to be two short-range ballistic launches o.
2020-03-03 04:39:44
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Musk tweets support for Dorsey remaining as Twitter CEO
"Just want (to) say that I support Jack as Twitter CEO," the billionaire chief executive officer of Tesla Inc tweeted http://bit.ly/2VFpo2I, using the.
2020-03-03 04:29:08
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Peace deal with Taliban is conditions-based agreement: U.S. Defence Secretary
Noting that the agreement calls for reduction of troops to 8,600 within 135 days, U.S. Defence Secretary Mark Esper said that he has already given his.
2020-03-03 04:00:02
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Trump withdraws nomination of Pentagon official who questioned Ukraine aid freeze
Withdrawal of McCusker's nomination to be under secretary of defense (comptroller), made in November, was announced by the White House in a statement..
2020-03-03 03:37:40
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Indonesia's most active volcano erupts, spews ash into sky
The 2,968-meter (9,737-foot) mountain is the most active of 500 Indonesian volcanoes. The Merapi volcano has rumbled and generated dark hot clouds sin.
2020-03-03 03:18:04
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Pakistan confirms fifth COVID-19 case
"We have now 5th confirmed case of COVID19 in federal areas," Zafar Mirza, health minister said a in tweet early Tuesday morning..
2020-03-03 03:06:33
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Britain vows 'hard bargain' in list of demands for U.S. trade deal
After leaving the EU in January, Mr. Johnson wants to pursue a trade deal with Washington to put pressure on the bloc in separate talks on a future re.
2020-03-03 00:51:35
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China's U.N. envoy says Beijing confident it will meet economic goals despite COVID-19 outbreak
Zhang Jun made the statement at a news conference at the United Nations to mark China's presidency of the Security Council for March.
2020-03-03 00:40:57
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Trump administration to cut number of employees at Chinese media outlets in U.S.
Citing a "deepening crackdown" on all forms of independent reporting inside China, administration officials said Beijing's attack on free speech was w.
2020-03-03 00:19:10
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Syrian government forces re-enter strategic town, Turkey vows to keep up strikes
Turkey and Russia, which have come closer than ever to direct confrontation in Syria in recent days, traded threats over air space after Turkish force.
2020-03-02 23:15:49
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COVID-19 | Virus deaths rise to six in Seattle area as U.S. pushes for more testing
Eight of the 14 total cases in his jurisdiction are linked to an outbreak at a nursing facility in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland.
2020-03-02 23:15:49
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Amy Klobuchar ends bid for U.S. 2020 Democratic presidential nomination
Her withdrawal the day before Super Tuesday leaves five Democrats in the race for the party's nod to run against Republican Donald Trump in November.
2020-03-02 22:44:49
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Netanyahu set to declare narrow victory in Israeli election, says party spokesman
A win for Mr. Netanyahu, after inconclusive ballots in April and September, would be testimony to the political durability of Israel's longest-serving.
2020-03-02 22:44:49
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U.S. Supreme Court takes up Democratic bid to defend Obamacare
The Court's decision to intervene means the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be up in the air during the ongoing presidential race.
2020-03-02 20:16:08
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Taliban rule out taking part in Afghan talks until prisoners freed
The statement came as a reduction of violence period came to an end, and the Taliban said a resumption of operations against Afghan government forces .
2020-03-02 19:41:12
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India monitoring impact of U.S.-Taliban deal: MEA
U.S.-Taliban agreement is like long-awaited 'Pakeezah' release, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
2020-03-02 18:36:15
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Doctor who helped nab Osama is on hunger strike
Pakistani doctor Shakeel Afridi, whose fake vaccination programme helped the CIA track and kill al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has launched a hunger.
2020-03-02 18:14:31
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Jack Welch, who led GE's rapid expansion, dies at 84
Welch - known as "Neutron Jack" for cutting thousands of jobs - bought and sold scores of businesses, expanding the industrial giant into financial se.
2020-03-02 16:11:32
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Taliban says will resume operations against Afghan forces
The declaration comes only a day after President Ashraf Ghani said he would continue the partial truce at least until talks between Afghan officials a.
2020-03-02 15:18:03
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Pakistan to request British government for Nawaz Sharif's deportation
Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to Pakistan Prime Minister on Information, said Nawaz Sharif has neither undergone any heart surgery nor was he .
2020-03-02 15:07:10
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NRC will not impact Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Shringla tells Dhaka
The process is entirely internal; there will be no implications for the government and people of Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
2020-03-02 13:03:03
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COVID-19 | Virus kills member of council advising Iran's Supreme Leader
Expediency Council member Mohammad Mirmohammadi died at a Tehran hospital of the virus, state radio said..
2020-03-02 11:08:24
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