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A new type of COVID-19 test now approved for use could help with frontline diagnostics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving much more quickly to grant special ’emergency use authorization’ to equipment and tests that could help increase testing for the novel

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Major hit Chinese TV drama "All is well" hits Kazakh airwaves amid virus outbreak

The popular Chinese TV drama "All is well" has captured viewing audiences in Kazakhstan at a time when large population centers remain at home due to the novel coronavi

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From nudge to shove: How the UK’s COVID-19 strategy shifted

The UK response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been met with a mix of curiosity and anger from experts at home and overseas, with accusations of passivity in Chinese media as recently as last Sunday, b

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Australia announces nearly $40 billion in virus relief

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaks to the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, September 28, 2018. /Reuters Australia on Sunday announced a 38 billion U.S. dollars

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Hong Kong reports 44 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 317 in total

Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported on Sunday afternoon 44 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed during the past 24 hours, taking the total number of

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Chinese, Namibian leaders exchange congratulations on 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages on Sunday with his Namibian counterpart, Hage Geingob, on the 30th anniversary of their countries' diplomatic relations. In his message,

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China Focus: Diners return gingerly to restaurants as coronavirus outbreak eases

At lunchtime, masked diners have their temperatures checked and hands disinfected before entering a restaurant and sitting at separate tables to fulfill their appetite

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France reports 112 more coronavirus deaths, up to 562

France on Saturday reported 112 new COVID-19 deaths, and infection cases rose by 1,847 to 14,459. A total of 6,172 people are hospitalized, including 1,525 patients in intensive care, of whom 50 per

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News Analysis: U.S. stock market may see relief rally after worst week since 2008

The U.S. stock market is expected to see near-term strength after entering a bear market and seeing the worst weekly performance since a sharp drop in 2008, according to multiple market watchers. Th

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BiH reports first COVID-19 death

COVID-19 has claimed its first life in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on Saturday, the state-run federal news agency Fena reported. The woman, a senior with chronic health conditions, was admitted t

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UK food delivery firms face new challenges during COVID-19

02:11 "It's a bit scary, I've got family, I've got kids to feed". Juno Bok is one of thousands of drivers around the UK whose income relies on an app-based food delivery service.Origin

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The tragic birth of a new Europe

A person wearing a mask walks across the Millennium Bridge in London, Britain, March 9, 2020. /Xinhua Editor's Note: Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a

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Australian rugby leagues play on amid coronavirus outbreak

Players in action during the AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Geelong Cats played behind closed doors at the Giants Stadium in Sydney, Australia, March 21, 2020. /VCG

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Communist Party of China congratulates Lao People's Revolutionary Party on 65th anniversary

BEIJING, March 22 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central

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Russia urges U.S. to lift sanctions on Iran amid COVID-19 outbreak

The U.S. sanctions are "inhumane" as Iran is faced with an acute shortage of means to solve urgent healthcare problems caused by COVID-19, Ryabkov said.MOSCOW, March 21

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U.S. is weaponizing COVID-19 through economic means for regime change

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López wears protective mask in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 15, 2020. /Xinhua Editor's note:Andrew Korybko is a Moscow-based American political ana

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Why social distancing will save us all: A lesson from Italy

04:47 In just a couple of weeks, the focus of the COVID-19 crisis has moved from central China to central Europe. Deaths in Italy from the new coronavirus have reached 3,427 within thr