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Xi plants trees in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged respect for nature, harmony between human and nature, and efforts to build a Beautiful China. Xi, also general secretary o

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China to strengthen epidemic control along land border

Chinese authorities Thursday demanded further strengthening epidemic control efforts along its land border to prevent the importation of COVID-19 infections. The deman

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Brazil kicks off flu vaccine campaign amid pandemic

01:48 For South America, the month of April is the beginning of the flu season. This year, it comes during the Covid-19 pandemic.In Brazil, people are being urged to get a flu vaccine

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Germany registers 6,156 new cases of COVID-19, 140 deaths over past day

Germany registered 6,156 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 140 deaths over the past day, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Thursday. The average number of cases per 100,000 inhabita

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Saudi Arabia announces 157 new COVID-19 cases

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday 157 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,720. The Health Ministry Spokesperson Mohammed Al-Abd Al-A

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Xi urges efforts to facilitate smooth flow of exports, imports

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has urged efforts to promote smooth flow of products out of and into the country. Xi,

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Australian health minister calls those violating self-isolation rules as a "disgrace"

Australia Health Minister Greg Hunt described anyone violating self-isolation rules as a "disgrace," as the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases is about to surpass

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WHO expert says COVID-19 outbreak potentially stabilizing in Europe

Given the latest growth curve of new coronavirus cases amid extensive lockdown measures, European countries, particularly the most affected countries like Italy and Spain, could see potential st

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China's senior political advisors meet on COVID-19 response

The chairman and vice chairpersons of China's top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on

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Over 140 firefighters race to rescue after train derails in central China

A total of 147 firefighters and 28 fire engines have been sent to help with rescue work after a train derailed in the city of Chenzhou in central China's Hunan Provinc

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China enhances ventilator production to meet domestic, overseas demand

Chinese enterprises have bolstered capacity in producing ventilators to overcome the imperative shortage amid efforts to fight against the COVID-19, the Ministry of In

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China faces mounting pressure of imported COVID-19 cases: official

China must shore up its preventive measures against the imported cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as cases are soaring overseas, a health official said Mo

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India COVID-19 death toll rises to 27 as total cases reach 1,024

The death toll due to COVID-19 in India Sunday evening rose to 27 as the number of confirmed cases reached 1,024, the federal health ministry said. "Death toll related

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"Observe social distancing, not emotional distancing," says Indian PM on COVID-19 fight

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday once again appealed to his countrymen to remain indoors and not venture out while strictly following the 21-day countrywi

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AU to establish continental anti-COVID-19 fund

The Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government has decided to establish a continental anti-COVID-19 fund to be used in the battle against the novel coronaviru

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No lockdown in Sweden despite increase in COVID-19 patients

Sweden has reported more than 60 fatalities linked to the coronavirus but on Thursday, the Public Health Agency said it is not yet prepared to impose a lockdown. The number of confirmed cases of COVI

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Chinese vice premier stresses major projects construction, stabilizing investment

Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Thursday called for efforts to advance the construction of major projects and give full play to investment in stabilizing economic gr