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Japan passes bill enabling Abe to declare state of emergency to combat COVID-19 outbreak

Japan on Friday passed a special bill enabling Prime Minster Shinzo Abe to declare a state of emergency if necessary to bolster measures to combat the spread of COVID-

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On high alert of COVID-19, Myanmar to restrict public events until late April

Myanmar government Friday announced the restriction of mass gatherings and public events including the traditional Thingyan water festival until the end of April, acco

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Cambodia bans entry of cruise ships through Kaom Samnor border checkpoint to stop COVID-19 spreading

Cambodia on Friday decided to ban all cruise ships from entering the country through the Kaom Samnor international checkpoint on the Cambodia-Vietnam border in a bid to prevent the spread of the COV

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China details measures to boost consumption, mitigate virus impact

Chinese authorities on Friday released a guideline aimed at boosting consumption and unleashing the potential of the domestic market to cushion the blow of the ongoing

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Tokyo stocks close substantially lower as virus fears propel global rout

Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index at one point logging the steepest one-day point decline since April 1990, as cont

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Prospects for cooperation with China remain bright despite epidemic, says Ukrainian analyst

Ukraine and China have signed a host of agreements, which show great potential for bilateral cooperation despite the COVID-19 epidemic, said Iryna Nykorak, head of the Silk Road Association of Ukrai

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Global COVID-19 pandemic's impact manageable for Chinese manufacturing: vice minister

The global spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will have an impact on China's manufacturing sector but at a manageable level, said a vice minister of i

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Australia's COVID-19 cases increase to 156

The number of confirmed Australian cases of COVID-19 has soared past 150. According to the latest data from the Department Health, there had been 156 diagnosed cases of COVID-19, including three deat

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Japan's Nikkei logs biggest point fall since April 1990 amid growing virus fears

Tokyo stocks extended losses Friday morning, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index losing more than 1,850 points at one point, dropping below the 17,000 threshold and

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COVID-19 infections in Japan rise to 676

Japan's health ministry and local governments said on Friday that the number of COVID-19 infections stood at a total of 676 infected people in Japan as of 10:30 a.m. lo

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S.Korea's COVID-19 cases rise to 7,979, death toll at 67

South Korea confirmed 110 more cases of the COVID-19 compared to 24 hours ago as of midnight Friday local time, raising the total number of infections to 7,979. One mo

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Australian Grand Prix canceled after COVID-19 detected

The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been officially canceled on Friday, after a member of the McLaren Racing team tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the team to pull out of the event. In an

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Ireland shuts schools, universities as infections rise to 70

A total of 27 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Ireland, bringing the country's total number of such cases to 70, according to the Irish Department of Health on Thursday evening. In view of

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Australian PM calls for coronavirus calm in speech to nation

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used a landmark address to the nation to call for calm amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Morrison on Thursday night became the first prime minister to

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U.S. Washington state announces school closures in 3 counties hit hardest by coronavirus

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced Thursday that all K-12 schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will close for the next six weeks as the coronavirus continues to spread. "We do

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South Korea reports 110 new coronavirus cases, total at 7,979

South Korea reported 110 more cases of coronavirus, taking the country's total to 7,979 as of Thursday, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.So far, 67 people have died fr

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ECB prepares to take action on COVID-19

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, has announced new stimulus package measures to help take control of COVID-19 as it spreads across the eurozone. /Daniel Roland/AFP Th