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Singapore hands out COVID-19 contact tracing devices to seniors

This is a second try for the Singapore government's TraceTogether token – a wearable device that can detect if you've had close contact with someone infected with the coronavirus. On June 28, the fir

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China vows to ramp up efforts in flood control

China will ramp up efforts in flood control and drought relief to ensure the safety of people's lives and property, according to the State Flood Control and Drought Re

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53 arrested for unlawful assembly in Hong Kong: police

The Hong Kong police said on Sunday that they had arrested 53 people for unlawful assembly in Mong Kok area on Sunday afternoon. According to the police, those arreste

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China takes precautions amid new round of heavy rainfall

China has arranged precautionary measures in the face of a new round of heavy rainfall in parts of the country, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. Easte

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Trump returns to rally stage amid coronavirus concerns

File photo shows U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a campaign rally in Lexington, Kentucky, the United States, on Nov. 4, 2019. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)WASHINGTON,

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Germany's May tax revenues fall by almost 20 pct due to COVID-19

Total tax revenues in Germany fell by 19.9 percent year-on-year in May as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, according to the monthly report of the Federal Ministry of Finance published on Friday. "Th

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China to increase public health emergency supplies

China will enhance its capacity of ensuring public health emergency supplies, with improved prevention and medical treatment, material reserves and production capabili

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Update: China releases article exposing "U.S.-style human rights" crisis magnified by COVID-19

Photo taken on May 29, 2020 shows the White House in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie) BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The China Society for Human Rights Studies on Thursday issued an

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George Floyd death: Australians defy virus in mass anti-racism rallies

Tens of thousands of people have protested across Australia in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.Rallies were held despite warnings from officials over the cor

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Chinese vice premier stresses key role of pilot open platform in Hainan port

Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has stressed the key role of pilot open platform in Hainan port and urged efforts to ensure the smooth initial construction of the Hain

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Germany wants to swap EU travel warning for softer guidelines this week

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that the German cabinet would on Wednesday discuss a resolution on downgrading the travel warnings currently in force for European Unio

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Trump says to finish preventative hydroxychloroquine regimen "in a day or two"

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will finish his preventative hydroxychloroquine regimen "in a day or two.""I think the regimen finishes in a day o

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Starry Lee reelected chairwoman of House Committee of HKSAR LegCo

Starry Lee Wai-king was reelected as chairwoman of the House Committee of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on

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Chinese mask producer denies having exported N95 masks with ear loops to U.S.

SHANGHAI, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Co., Ltd. said it has never exported N95 masks with ear loops to the United States. The respo

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Twitter to add labels and warning messages to disputed and misleading COVID-19 info

Twitter on Monday announced it will begin to add warning messages and labels to tweets spreading disputed or misleading information about COVID-19. The labels will direct users reading these tweets to

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Ghana's dancing pallbearers spread awareness amid COVID-19

Ghana's dancing pallbearers are having their 15 minutes of fame thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.The men in black suitsare known for their high-octane performances while carrying coffins, giving funer

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COVID-19: Some U.S. states ease restriction

A number of U.S. states have begun the process of reopening their economies, with only short periods of social distancing and lockdowns that would combat the COVID-19 pandemic.On Monday, Georgia a