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Rwanda President hold phone talks with Trump

The Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Saturday held a phone conversation with his American counterpart Donald Trump./Twitter. The Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Saturday held phone conversati

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Trump suggests use of UV light and disinfectants to treat COVID-19

01:42 Donald Trump on Thursday said in a briefing that researchers should try to apply their findings to coronavirus patients by injecting ultraviolet light or disinfectant into their

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U.S. to temporarily suspend immigration into the country

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday night that the U.S. will temporarily suspend immigration into the country."In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the

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G20 health ministers hold virtual meeting

Saudi Arabia is hosting the Group of 20 (G20) health ministers virtual meeting, Saudi G20 presidency announced on Twitter on Sunday. The ministers are meeting to advan

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India's COVID-19 death toll rises to 488 as total cases reach 14,792

India's federal health ministry Saturday evening said the death toll due to COVID-19 in the country rose to 488 and the total number of confirmed cases reached 14,792.

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Cyprus receives third batch of medical gear from China

Cyprus received its third consignment of medical aid from China on Friday. The seven-ton batch included 5,000 protective suits, 10,000 N95 masks, and 10,000 testing ki

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Trump's WHO defunding is 'crime against humanity': The Lancet editor

Screenshot from Twitter The decision from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut off the country's funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) is a "crime against humanity," tweeted Richard Hor

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No reason justifying U.S. suspension of funding to WHO, says top EU diplomat

The European Union's foreign policy chief expressed his regret on Wednesday over the U.S. decision to suspend funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). U.S. Presi

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Ecuadorian president, top officials to slash salaries by 50 pct amid COVID-19 economic crunch

Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno on Sunday announced he and other senior government officials will take a 50 percent pay cut amid the economic crisis sparked by the CO

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Portugal's president thanks portuguese nurse tending to British PM in intensive care

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Sunday expressed his thanks to a Portuguese nurse who had tended to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in intensive care, according to a stateme

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EU finance ministers to reconvene on COVID-19 economic response

Finance ministers of the European Union (EU) failed to reach an agreement on the economic response to the coronavirus crisis, President of the Eurogroup Mario Centeno

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Finland brings home anti-epidemic supplies purchased from China

A large shipment of healthcare materials ordered from China arrived at the Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Tuesday afternoon, which would help Finland cope with the COVID-19 epidemic. Tomi Lounema, CEO

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Man City coach Guardiola's mother dies of COVID-19 disease

Manager Pep Guardiola of Manchester City watches from the touchline during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK, March 8, 2020.

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UK cabinet office minister in self-isolation

UK's Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove confirmed on Tuesday that he is self-isolating at home after a member of his family started to display mild symptoms

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China donates COVID-19 medical supplies to Cuba

China on Monday delivered a donation of medical supplies to Cuba to help stem the spread of COVID-19 on the island. A total of 500 infrared thermometers, 2,000 sets of

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Over 35 mln medical protective items to be transported from China to Switzerland

Over 35 million personal protective items will be transported from China to Switzerland to help the country contain the current COVID-19 outbreak, Swiss International Air Lines (Swissair) announced

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UK names new Labour leader

Keir Starmer was on Saturday named the new leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, replacing Jeremy Corbyn. In a video posted on his Twitter account, Starmer said it is the "honor and privilege