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Lockdowns extended, restrictions tightened in Europe over coronavirus

Europe, the current epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen some of its most popular tourist destinations impose stringent containment measures over the past few weeks in a bid to slow the sprea

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Syria reports 1st death case of COVID-19

A Syrian woman died upon arrival at a hospital in the capital Damascus on Sunday and further examination proved that she died of COVID-19, said the Syrian Health Minis

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Roundup: Iran's COVID-19 cases surpass 38,000; Turkey's total number nudges 10,000

Iran announced 2,901 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday as the total number of confirmed cases soared to 38,309; Meanwhile, the total number of infections in Turkey approache

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Germany's COVID-19 cases rise above 50,000

A bicyclist is seen near the Brandenburger Gate in Berlin, capital of Germany, March 28, 2020. (Photo by Binh Truong/Xinhua)BERLIN, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Germany confirmed 3,965 new cases of COVID-19 w

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Brazilian rapper warns of coronavirus danger in Brazil's slums

A general view of Alemao slums complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil March 22, 2020. Picture taken March 22, 2020. /VCG Brazilian rapper MV Bill added his voice to a chorus of criticism of Preside

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NASA selects SpaceX as initial partner to deliver logistics to lunar Gateway

NASA has selected U.S. private space company SpaceX as the first commercial provider to deliver cargo, experiments and other supplies to the agency's Gateway in lunar orbit, according to a lates

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First death of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand

A woman in her 70s was confirmed the first death case of COVID-19 in New Zealand, announced New Zealand government Sunday afternoon. Director-General of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield from New Zea

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How Belgium's homeless are coping with the lockdown

02:37 A few years ago, Elvira Aliraje fled Albania and an abusive husband. The 32-year-old mother of two said her spouse would hit her in front of her children."I don't have contact wi

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Stress, isolation, COVID-19: A nightmare cocktail for domestic abuse

Stock photo portraying domestic violence. /VCG In Austria this week, a man nearly beat his wife to death because the isolation and stress of staying at home "had become too much." In the U.S.,

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ESPN reporter Royce Young on COVID-19 outbreak in NBA

The Chesapeake Energy Arena, home court of the Oklahoma City Thunder, before the game against the Utah Jazz, March 11, 2020. /VCG The NBA is still in suspension after Rudy Gobert tested positi

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One Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Vladimir Putin’s Administration

There have been three coronavirus-related deaths in Russia as of Friday, with the total number of cases suprassing 1,000. Most cases have been registered in the capital

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Palestinian PM warns of "worse days ahead" amid COVID-19 outbreak

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye on Thursday warned that Palestine is planning for "worse days ahead," amid the increase of COVID-19 cases in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. "The comi

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Hubei people waving goodbye to Shanxi medical assistance team

Farewell to our unsung heroes! A woman chased a bus to wave goodbye to a medical assistance team departing Hubei Province, while many others lined up on the streets to

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Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre closes as Israeli PM threatens lockdown

A general view shows the structure housing the purported tomb of Jesus in the burial place, known as the Edicule, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalem's Old City, March 22, 2020. /Re

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Palestine reports 1st death from COVID-19

A Palestinian official on Wednesday announced the first death from the COVID-19 in Palestine. The case, a Palestinian woman in her 60s, was recorded earlier in the day

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APD | Coronavirus-inspired foods make people happier amid pandemic

By APD writer AliceA takeaway in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is making burgers with a twist. The burger buns is crafted to look like the coronavirus. And those who m

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Mali reports first 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19

The Malian government on Wednesday reported the country's first two confirmed cases of COVID-19. According to a press release, the two cases are Malian nationals who returned from France on March