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London police nabs over 650 suspects in week-long crackdown

More than 650 suspects have been arrested during a week-long police crackdown on violent crime and drugs in London, local media reported Tuesday. Prolific robbers, knife carriers and drug dealers

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Iran's coronavirus death toll nears 3,000; Iraq praises China's contribution to fight COVID-19

Iran recorded 141 new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, raising the death toll to 2,898; Meanwhile, Iraq praised China's contribution to its fight against the raging pandemic. Iran, the hardest-hit

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Britain can't afford to take on China, here's why

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Iraq confirms 65 new coronavirus cases, 4 more deaths

The Iraqi Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed four more deaths from COVID-19 and 65 new cases, bringing the total number of the infections to 694. The new cases are 1

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Britain can't afford to take on China, here's why

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Iran extends social distancing plan until April 8

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday announced the extension of social distancing plan for another week, state TV reported. "Social distancing measures will be

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London mayor asks top football clubs to support NHS

A general view of London Stadium, home of West Ham United, in London, UK. /VCG London Mayor Sadiq Khan has asked the city's top football clubs to support the National Health Service (NHS) in f

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Iraq extends curfew to contain COVID-19

The Iraqi authorities Tuesday decided to extend the nationwide curfew until April 19 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to Iraqi health minister. Jaaf

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Thailand reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, 1,651 in total

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday reported 127 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 1,651. One person has died, bringing the to

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Vietnam orders nationwide social distancing against COVID-19

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Tuesday ordered a 15-day nationwide social distancing against COVID-19 starting from Wednesday, requiring people to stay a

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Lionel Messi confirms pay cut for Barcelona players, criticizes board

Lionel Messi in action during the clash between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadio Camp Nou, Spain, March 7, 2020. /VCG Lionel Messi confirmed on Monday that Barcelona's players will take

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President Duterte launches P200 billion in social protection program amid COVID-19 threats

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaMANILA Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte launched what he described as the “largest and widest” social protection program” to make up for

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UN Security Council voices concern over COVID-19's potential devastating impact on Syria

United Nations Security Council on Monday expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Syria and the potential impact of COVID-19 on the war-torn country. The

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APD | President Duterte launches P200 billion in social protection program amid COVID-19 threats

By APD writer Melo M. Acuña MANILA, March 31 (APD) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte launched what he described as the “largest and widest” social protection prog

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S.Korea reports 125 more COVID-19 cases, 9,786 in total

South Korea reported 125 more cases of the COVID-19 compared to 24 hours ago as of midnight Tuesday local time, raising the total number of infections to 9,786. Of the

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Saudi Arabia registers 154 new COVID-19 cases

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the registration of 154 new COVID-19 cases, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi health ministry said 16 of the cases are indivi

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Iran's coronavirus cases top 40,000; Israeli PM under quarantine after aide's infection

Iran's confirmed novel coronavirus cases jumped by 3,186 to 41,495 on Monday. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was under quarantine after one of his aides was diagnosed with