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New Earth-sized planet found in habitable sweet-spot orbit around a distant star

Researchers have discovered a new Earth-sized planet orbiting a star outside our solar system. The planet, called Kepler-1649c, is only around 1.06 times larger than Earth, making it very similar to o

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Fire around Chernobyl nuclear plant extinguished

Forest fires around the defunct Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant have been extinguished, Ukrainian emergency officials said Tuesday. The rescuers will need a few more day

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Replace non-stop Zoom with remote office avatars app Pragli

Could avatars that show what co-workers are up to save work-from-home teams from constant distraction and loneliness? That’s the idea behind Pragli, the Bitmoji for the enterprise. It’s a

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China trade shows quicker-than-expected recovery in slow global trade

Editor's note: COVID-19: Economic Analysis is a series of articles comprising experts' views on developing micro and macroeconomic situations around the globe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This arti

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China Focus: China's resort island set to benefit from more visa-free policies

China's southern resort island of Hainan, which has seen benefits from its visa-free access with local tourism boom and greater connectivity, is set to further open up

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China vows to accelerate free trade port construction in Hainan

China pledged to expedite the construction of a free trade port in south China's Hainan Province, as part of efforts to promote comprehensive reform and opening-up of

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State Council approves open economy pilot zone in Jiangxi

The State Council has approved establishing an open economy pilot zone in eastern China’s Jiangxi Province, according to a circular released Monday. The general constr

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Marine forecast for major Chinese coastal areas -- April 14

Marine environment forecast for major Chinese coastal areas at 12 p.m. April 14 (Beijing Time, temperature in Celsius): Wave Wave Sea surface Water height(m) direction

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How to disinfect your home during COVID-19 outbreak

VCG Cleaning and disinfection of the living environment are necessary during the COVID-19 outbreak. So how can you disinfect your home?General adviceFor those staying at home alone, they only

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S.Korea reports 25 more COVID-19 cases, 10,537 in total

South Korea reported 25 more cases of the COVID-19 compared to 24 hours ago as of midnight Monday local time, raising the total number of infections to 10,537. The dai

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What does the future hold for China's first free trade port?

Hainan, the southernmost province of China, is rebranding itself into a free trade port after two years in the making. Designating the island as a new window to Southeast Asia and beyond, Chinese aut

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S.Korea reports 32 more COVID-19 cases, 10,512 in total

South Korea reported 32 more cases of the COVID-19 compared to 24 hours ago as of midnight Sunday local time, raising the total number of infections to 10,512. The dai

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Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside

The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.In Chicago, one of America’s

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Coronabonds are an excellent idea but involve political give-and-take

European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic talks during a news conference at the EU headquarters during a partial lockdown against the spread of the coronavirus in Brussels, Belgi

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Italy's Conte extends lockdown by three weeks

00:55 Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday extended a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus until May 3, though he said a few types of shops would be allowed to reo

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North Macedonia, Kosovo to receive emergency loans from IMF

The International Monetary Fund said Friday it will disburse 191.8 million U.S. dollars in emergency aid to North Macedonia to help it cope with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.The loan,

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Global Business Daily: EU aid package, G20 to talk oil, French capital

"Europe has shown that it can rise to the occasion of this crisis."A sense of relief was palpable in French finance minister Bruno Le Maire's statement after European Union finance ministers reached