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COVID-19: Venezuela applies plasma therapy to virus victims

02:31 Researchers across the globe are working to find a vaccine and a treatment for COVID-19.Venezuela is one of the countries trying convalescent plasma therapy as a potential treatm

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Colombians turn to ride-hailing apps as the economy reopens

02:11 As citizens in Colombia try to recover some semblance of normalcy, transportation becomes an issue. Ride-hailing apps like DiDi are trying to provide a solution.Check outThe Chin

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France will not let Lebanon down: source close to Macron

France will not let Lebanon down, a source close to French President Emmanuel Macron told Reuters on Saturday, following the decision of its prime minister-designate to

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Autistic children put up Peking opera style performance

Peking opera artist Shi Yihong presented a special performance with autistic children on Sept 19 at the exhibition hall of the Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House.The group comprised a do

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Irish PM: Country focused on achieving a decent EU-UK free-trade pact

Ireland says it is focused on achieving a "decent free-trade deal”between Britain and the European Union. /Getty Images Ireland says it is focused on achieving a "decent free-trade deal" betwe

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Fire breaks out in high-rise residential building in southern Russia

A fire has broken out at an eight-story residential building in Krasnodar, a city in southern Russia on Sunday, according to a report from Russia Today."Some 140 firefighters and 40 fire engines have

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Palestine accuses U.S. of trying to break apart region

RAMALLAH, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian officials on Tuesday accused the U.S. government of trying to break apart the region. Their accusations came in response to the ongoing tour of U.S. Secretar

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Trade battle ramps up after U.S. imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminum

01:35 A new trade battle between the U.S and Canada is underway aftertariffsimposed by Washingtontook effecton Sunday.The Trump administrationclaims Canada is trying to flood the U.S w

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At least 43 killed in monsoon-triggered India landslide

Rescue workers look for survivors at the site of a landslide during heavy rains in Idukki, Kerala, India, August 9, 2020. /Reuters At least 43 bodies have been recovered after a massive landsl

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Lebanese police officer killed, 142 injured in anti-gov't protests after Beirut's deadly blasts

A Lebanese police officer was killed and 142 people were injured on Saturday in clashes during protests against the ruling class in downtown Beirut, days after massive

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AIIB offers better access to affordable capital to African members

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) offers better access to affordable capital and infrastructure expertise to its growing list of African member countries, an Ethiopian expert said on T

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AIIB offers better access to affordable capital to African members

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) offers better access to affordable capital and infrastructure expertise to its growing list of African member countries, an Ethiopian expert said on T

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China helps Ghana's ruling party to fight COVID-19 with medical supplies

The International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) presented a consignment of medical supplies to Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) here on Monday.

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Electric-bike maker Cowboy raises $26 million

Cowboy has raised a $26 million (€23 million) Series B funding round from Exor Seeds, HCVC, Isomer Capital, Future Positive Capital and Index Ventures. The startup has been manufacturing premium elect

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U.S. police reform: Alternative approach to handle emergency calls

02:47 The recent racial justice protests​in the U.S.have included calls for, if not fullydefundingpolicedepartments, at least diverting some of their resources to social services.One c

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Taliban kill 11 in assault on Afghan intelligence compound

Taliban insurgents launched a complex attack on an intelligence compound in northern Afghanistan on Monday that began with a suicide bombing and killed at least 11 intelligence agency personnel, offi

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Hong Kong reports 38 new COVID-19 cases

File Photo: A poster reminding people not to gather is seen in Hong Kong, south China, April 11, 2020. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai) Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CH