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Latvian PM in self quarantine after MP tests positive for COVID-19

Photo taken on March 16, 2020 from Grenctale of Latvia shows Lithuanian soldiers on duty at the border check point between Lithuania and Latvia. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua)"I and the staff of my of

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Pixar’s ‘Onward’ goes on sale digitally today, coming to Disney+ on April 3

Hollywood studios continue to rush theatrical films to streaming as the COVID-19 pandemic closes theaters.Last weekend, Disney released “Frozen 2” (which had already finished its theatrica

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New York Governor announces ‘100% workforce reduction’ for non-essential services

In a press conference today, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced orders for residents to stay at home amid rising COVID-19 concerns. The Governor was careful to avoid terms like “shelter in

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Gabon reports first COVID-19 death

Gabon reported its first coronavirus-related death on Friday, according to the Ministry of Health. The victim is a Gabonese in his 50s with diabetes and high blood pressure, who arrived in Gabon on a

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China keeps loan prime rates unchanged despite virus hit

China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, remained unchanged from the previous monthly adjustment, defying expectations for a reduction to ease borrowing costs in

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Californians ordered to stay at home as anti-virus measures stepped up in U.S.

Measures are being stepped up amid a rising caseload of COVID-19 in the United States, with a "stay at home order" issued in California, a southwestern state with a population of some 40 million

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Dutch minister resigns after collapse during coronavirus debate

The Dutch Minister of Medical Care Bruno Bruins stepped down one day after he collapsed during a debate in parliament about the coronavirus crisis, the Government Info

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IOC president Bach: Too early to decide fate of Tokyo 2020

IOC president Thomas Bach speaks at a conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 3, 2020. /VCG International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach stressed it's too early to decide the

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Czech president thanks China for support in fighting COVID-19 pandemic

Czech President Milos Zeman on Thursday thanked China for its support in his country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.Addressing the nation on Thursday, Zeman said one of the key challenges whic

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Tesla to temporarily shut down Fremont factory

Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont, Calif., factory beginning March 23, days after a shelter in-place order went into effect in Alameda County due to the COVID-19 pandemic and sparked a pub

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Founders who share insights can build industry trust at scale

Everyone knows that press features don’t drive sustainable traffic. But they still matter for one simple reason: sales requires trust. Trust is transitive. And the press is trusted.Press features vali

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Too early to decide fate of Tokyo 2020, says IOC president Bach

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach stressed it's too early to decide the fate of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in a teleconference with representat

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Thailand sees biggest daily increase with 35 new COVID-19 cases, 212 in total

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported 35 new COVID-19 cases in its largest one-day increase so far, bringing the total number to 212. The ministry

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Southeast Asia restricts people's movements to contain COVID-19

In light of the global spread of COVID-19, Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia and Malaysia, have imposed stern restrictions on people'smovements.Indonesia: A one-month visa suspensionIndo

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Malaysia begins two-week nationwide lockdown to fight coronavirus

Malaysian Muslims leave the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur after Friday's prayers with shorter sermons, March 13, 2020. /AP Malaysia went into a two-week partial lockdown on Wednesday after

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British Museum shuts doors, West End goes dark amid coronavirus fears

The British Museum and other cultural sites in London shut doors while the theater-rich West End went dark after the UK government advised people to avoid public venues

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Business banking fintech Penta raises another €18.5M

Penta, the Berlin-based business banking challenger that also now operates in Italy, has raised €18.5 million, described as the first closing of a new funding round.Leading the round is new investor R