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COVID-19 confirmed cases top 50,000 outside China

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases outside China has increased by 7,488 to 51,767 in the past 24 hours as of Friday morning, according to the daily situation report released by the World Healt

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Australia's COVID-19 cases increase to 156

The number of confirmed Australian cases of COVID-19 has soared past 150. According to the latest data from the Department Health, there had been 156 diagnosed cases of COVID-19, including three deat

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Canadian PM Trudeau's wife tests positive for COVID-19 -- statement

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement Thursday. "Following medical advice, she will remain in iso

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New York state shutting down Broadway shows, large gatherings

The U.S. state of New York will ban gatherings with 500 people or more, including Broadway shows, as a precaution due to the coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. The ban will be in effe

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Ireland shuts schools, universities as infections rise to 70

A total of 27 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Ireland, bringing the country's total number of such cases to 70, according to the Irish Department of Health on Thursday evening. In view of

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Grand Princess extends stay at Oakland as more people test positive

The coronavirus-stricken Grand Princess cruise ship will extend its stay at the port of Oakland until Sunday, as more people have tested positive for COVID-19, accordi

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Apple reopens all its China stores

After weeks of closures, Apple's all 42 stores in China are now open, the iPhone maker's Chinese website showed on Friday.According to its website, Apple has listed the opening time for all stores, w

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Russia's ruble continues to weaken, stocks plunge to record low in 14 months

The Russian currency depreciated to over 74 rubles per U.S. dollar, the lowest since March 2016, while the Moscow Exchange Stock Index fell below 2,400 points for the first time since January 2019,

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Hong Kong stocks plummet over 900 points

Hong Kong stocks lost 962.55 points, or 3.81 percent, to close Thursday's morning session at 24,269.06 points. Due to the shock wave of falling oil prices, Hang Seng i

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Hubei's new COVID-19 cases drop to single digit

Central China's Hubei Province reported 8 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday, the first time for the number returning to sing

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NBA suspends regular season as Rudy Gobert tests positive for COVID-19

The NBA on Wednesday announced that all regular season games will be suspended due to the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.Two-time Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz te

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WHO characterizes COVID-19 outbreak as pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the COVID-19 outbreak can be characterized as a "pandemic" as the virus spreads increasingly worldwide. "We have therefore made the assessm

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Germany's Merkel says drastic steps required to fight COVID-19

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a press conference on Wednesday that drastic steps are required to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. It is important to

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Dialogue on Korean Peninsula issue in interest of all: diplomat

A senior Chinese diplomat has said here that to continue dialogue on the Korean Peninsula situation is in the interest of all the parties concerned and a general expectation of the international comm

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No spectators at 2020 Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony

Lighting ceremony of the Olympic Flame for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics in Olympia, Greece, October 24, 2017. /VCG The lighting ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic flame will be held wi

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China hospitals require appointment for outpatient visits amid epidemic

Health authorities in east China's Jiangsu Province have ordered all major hospitals across the province to implement appointment registration for outpatient services

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No spectators at 2020 Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony

Lighting ceremony of the Olympic Flame for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics in Olympia, Greece, October 24, 2017. /VCG The lighting ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic flame will be held wi