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COVID-19 positive cases rise to 196 in Afghanistan

A total of 22 more positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Afghanistan, bringing the number of the patients affected with the virus in the country to 196 inc

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Two Indian states cut staff salaries as COVID-19 lockdown dries revenue

Following the three-week lockdown and shutdown of economic activity due to COVID-19, Indian states are facing cash crunch for their regular operational expenditure as

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U.S. renews sanctions waivers allowing Iran nonproliferation work

The United States has allowed Russian, Chinese and European companies to continue their work at Iranian nuclear sites to make it harder for Tehran to develop nuclear we

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Italy's health minister says coronavirus lockdown to be extended "at least" until April 12

Italy's top health official said on Monday the nationwide coronavirus lockdown in place since March 10 would be extended until "at least" April 12, nine days beyond it

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'Big mistake': Italy blasts European Commission chief, says Europe needs 'great Marshall Plan' to battle pandemic crisis

Italy's economy minister has clashed with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen after she said that the EU is not planning to issue 'corona bonds' to help coun

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Chinese medical team arrives in London to help fight COVID-19

A group of Chinese medical workers arrived at Heathrow Airport in London on Saturday to assist in the fight against COVID-19. The 15-member team from east China's Shan

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Australia prepares to fly cruise passengers to Germany

Australian authorities pressed ahead Saturday with plans to fly 800 cruise ship passengers to Germany this weekend after a downward revision in the number of people on

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COVID-19 death toll surpass 83 as confirmed cases climb to 3,243: Africa CDC

The death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the African continent has reached 83 as confirmed positives cases surpassed 3,243 as of Friday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Pre

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S. Africa confirms first 2 coronavirus-related deaths

South Africa on Friday reported its first two deaths resulting from the novel coronavirus, with the total number of confirmed cases in the country topping 1,000, according to its health ministry. "T

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Iraq assumes full control of military base in Nineveh province

Iraqi security forces on Thursday took over full control of al-Qayyara military base from the U.S.-led coalition forces in the northern province of Nineveh. "The inter

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India's Maharashtra to release 11,000 prisoners to control COVID-19 outbreak

India's western state of Maharashtra will be releasing about 11,000 prisoners to reduce overcrowding in prisons in a bid to curb the risk of COVID-19 outbreak, state h

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Putin calls for sanctions 'moratorium' at G20 summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for sanctions relief during the coronavirus pandemic, telling G20 leaders it was a matter "of life and death".The le

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7 passengers on Artania cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

Seven passengers on the Artania cruise ship, held offshore at anchor near Western Australia (WA), have tested positive for the COVID-19. WA Health Department officials boarded the ship on Wednesday a

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Turkey charges 20 Saudis over Khashoggi murder

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a commentator working for the Washington Post. /AFP Turkish prosecutors on Wednesday charged 20 suspects including two former top aides to Saudi Crown Pri

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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

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EU to open accession talks with Albania, North Macedonia

Ministers of the European Union (EU) member states on Tuesday greenlighted accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia. "Very pleased that EU member states today reached political agreement

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Putin visits Moscow hospital with COVID-19 patients

The mayor of Moscow told President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that the number of coronavirus cases in the Russian capital has far exceeded the official figures, as Putin donned a protective suit and r