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Russian COVID-19 cases up by 10,028 to 242,271

Russia has confirmed 10,028 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, raising its total number of infections to 242,271, its coronavirus response center said in a statement Wednesday. The si

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Intense battles kill 22 gov't forces, rebels in Syria's Hama countryside

As many as 22 Syrian soldiers and rebel militants were killed on Sunday during intense battles in the countryside of Hama province in central Syria, a war monitor repo

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U.S. forces create new base in E Syria

The U.S. forces have created a new base in Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zour after bringing in military supplies, a war monitor reported on Friday. The base was

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IS attack in Syrian desert kills 11 Syrian soldiers

The Islamic State (IS) carried out an attack in a desert region in eastern Syria on Thursday, killing 11 Syrian soldiers and pro-government fighters, a war monitor rep

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Facebook users are buying and selling pangolin parts, even though it’s illegal

In spite of their protected status under international laws, pangolins remain one of the most trafficked animals in the world — and at least some of that trade is taking place right out in the open on

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Russian authorities ban online videos about man-made origin of COVID-19

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office on Wednesday asked the country's communications watchdog to block online videos alleging that COVID-19 is a man-made bio-weapon. The office said in a statemen

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New COVID-19 cases in Russia up over 10,000 in 24 hrs

Russia has confirmed 10,102 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, raising its total number of infections to 155,370, its coronavirus response center said in a statement Tuesday. The death toll

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Explosions rock military base in Syria's Homs

Explosions took place in a Syrian military base east of the central city of Homs on Friday, wounding five civilians who were passing near the base, the state TV report

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Russia's COVID-19 cases near 100,000

Russia has reported 5,841 COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, raising its total number to 99,399 as of Wednesday, official data showed. The death toll increased by 108 to 972, while 10,286 people

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Russia may see spike in COVID-19 cases during May holidays - official

Russia has recorded over 80,000 COVID-19 cases and 199 deaths. /CGTN A top health official in Russia fears the country could experience a spike in COVID-19 cases if people defy lockdown measur

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China intensifies crackdown on crimes related to personal protective devices

China's top quality watchdog said Sunday that the country has enhanced efforts on combating the illegal production and sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) amid

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Russian COVID-19 cases surge by 5,849 to 68,622

Russia has reported 5,849 COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking its total to 68,622 as of Friday, the country's coronavirus response center said in a statement

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WHO says novel coronavirus not manipulated or constructed

All available evidence to date suggests that the novel coronavirus, which has caused the ongoing pandemic, has a natural animal origin and is not a manipulated or constructed virus, the World He

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China's major tungsten, heavy rare earth producers resume production

Jiangxi Province, China's base of tungsten and heavy rare earth industries, saw all major production firms fully resume production in March in the sectors. Impacted by

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Russian COVID-19 cases top 50,000

Russia has tallied 5,642 COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, raising the total number to 52,763 as of Tuesday, the country's coronavirus response center said in a statement. The tally is the s

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Russian COVID-19 cases rise by 4,268 to 47,121

Russia has reported 4,268 COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, raising the total number to 47,121 as of Monday, the country's coronavirus response center said in a statement. The daily increase

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Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 exceeds 2 million: WHO

The global total of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) has exceeded the 2 million mark as of Friday. According to the latest fi