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Disney delays 'Mulan' release to August 21 due to coronavirus

Disney once again postponed the debut of its live-action film "Mulan" until August 21, as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States.The company announced the delay in a statement on Friday, giving

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DRC announces end of Ebola epidemic in country's northeast

Congolese health minister Eteni Longondo announced on Thursday that the Ebola virus disease epidemic in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has ended.According to the

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Chinese tycoon Huang Guangyu released on parole

Huang Guangyu, chairman of GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd., attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China, August 17, 2006. /Reuters The founder of China's largest consumer electronics

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Disney delays reopening of flagship theme parks in California

VCG Disney is delaying the phased reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the company's flagship theme parks in California, the company said on Wednesday.The parks, located in

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Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Somalia until Aug. 31

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) until Aug. 31, 2020. Under Resolution 2527, UNSOM will continue

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Egypt registers record 1,774 new COVID-19 cases

Egypt reported on Friday 1,774 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily increase so far, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 52,211, said the health ministry. Khaled Megahed, t

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Cruise lines extend COVID-19 pause on sailing from the U.S.

A view of docked cruise during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City, May 11, 2020. /AP The Cruise Lines International Association announced Friday that ships will not be sailing from U.S.

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UEFA Champions League to resume on August 7

A UEFA Champions League ball. /VCG The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) confirmed Wednesday that the Champions League will resume on August 7.UEFA reveals its plans to complete t

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Beijing suspends holding sports events

Beijing's Municipal Sports Competitions Administration Center issued a notice late on Friday that suspends holding sports events with immediate effect. The decision came after two new cases of COVID

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Italy-China digital B2B event kicks off amid COVID-19 pandemic

A digital event dedicated to Italy-China trade kicked off Tuesday with a virtual B2B meeting between 26 Chinese buyers and 36 Italian furniture companies. The event, first of the three, runs until J

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Canada, U.S. agree to extend cross-border closure to non-essential travel for another month

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the cross-border closure to all non-essential travel fo

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Brazil's national force to remain in Amazon to fight eco-crimes, fires

The Brazilian government extended on Monday the deployment of its national force in the Amazon jungle to combat environmental crimes and fires. The national force, und

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Rare crab species found at Thailand's Maya Bay after two-year shutdown for ecological recovery

Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on Monday published pictures of a rare species of crab found at Thailand's South at Maya Bay, which belonged to the Phi Phi Ar

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China, Myanmar establish fast track for essential personnel

China and Myanmar have opened a "fast-track lane" for essential personnel exchanges, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Monday. Zhao Lijian said at a press b

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Denmark to phase out COVID-19 aid packages with new kick-start

Relief packages brought in to safeguard the Danish economy during the partial shutdown of Denmark will be phased out, according to a new agreement reached on Monday by

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German airline Condor to cut up to 25% of staff: reports

A Condor aircraft is parked on the tarmac at Frankfurt International Airport, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Frankfurt, Germany, June 4, 2020. /Reuters German charter

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Saudi-led coalition launches over 20 airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen's Marib: sources

SANAA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen launched more than 20 airstrikes on the Houthi rebel sites in the Yemeni central province of Marib on Saturday, two local governme