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Full Text: WHO's declaration on novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency

Declaration 08:03 -The Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak. -We would have seen many more cases outside China by no

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Celebrations and disappointment mark divided UK's EU departure

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Airlines curb or cancel China flights

A number of airlines say they are halting or reducing flights to China as the country struggles to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus.China has advised

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South African World Cup winning duo join Munster Rugby

FILE PHOTO: Damian de Allende of the Stormers and RG Snyman of the Bulls during the Super Rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo b

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Why did the EU accept Huawei 5G technology?

Editor's note:Bobby Naderi is a journalist, current affairs commentator, documentary filmmaker and member of the Writers Guild of Great Britain. The article reflects the author's opinion, and not

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Appropriate response to coronavirus emergency is facts, not fear

Editor's note: Jonathan Arnott is a former member of the European Parliament. The article reflects the author's opinions, and not necessarily the views of CGTN.The Director-General of the World He

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Appropriate response to coronavirus emergency is facts, not fear

Editor's note: Jonathan Arnott is a former member of the European Parliament. The article reflects the author's opinions, and not necessarily the views of CGTN.The Director-General of the World He

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Isabel dos Santos: Angola's 'princess' with a troubled business empire

2020 has started turbulently for Africa's richest woman, Isabel dos Santos.The 46-year-old business tycoon and former Angolan president's daughter, who is worth more than 2 billion U.S. dollars, p

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NBA highlights on Jan. 29: Emotional Irving leads Nets past Pistons

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, January 29, 2020. It's only been a few days, not nearly

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Samsung Electronics says Q4 net profit slumps 38 pct

The world's biggest smartphone maker, Samsung Electronics, reported a slump in fourth-quarter net profits on Thursday, blaming weakening demand in key products and falling chip prices.Net profits in

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The Heat Podcast: Inside China's quarantined Wuhan

Listen the The Heat Podcast.PODCAST_WUHAN_YUNFEI_FINAL.mp300:00Wuhan in Central China's Hubei province is on lockdown. Since January 23, the home to over 11 million peo

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UK's decision on Huawei to guide the world towards cooperation

A screen shows the speed test between 4G and 5G at Huawei 5G Innovation and Experience Center in London, Britain, January. 28, 2020. /Xinhua Photo Editor's note: Azhar Azam works in a private

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Microsoft takes wraps off $40M ‘AI for Health’ initiative

When the topics of Microsoft and global health overlap, one tends to think about the Gates Foundation, but the company itself is doing good work along these lines as well. The latest such effort is A

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Looking to new products, Bev adds strategic investors and redoubles focus on women entrepreneurs

Looking for fellow travelers to join in on its mission to transform the beverage business, the Los Angeles-based startup Bev has taken on fresh capital from a slew of strategic investors. The company

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Novel coronavirus fatality rate expected to drop: renowned Chinese expert

The fatality rate for the novel coronavirus outbreak is expected to decrease, said Zhong Nanshan, a renowned Chinese respiratory expert, in an interview with Xinhua on

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Explaining the triumph of Trump's economic recklessness

Editor's note: Jean Pisani-Ferry is a senior fellow at Brussels-based think tank Bruegel and a senior non-resident fellow at Peterson Institute for International Economics. The article reflects th

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The novel coronavirus and the flu - the differences and similarities

The novel coronavirus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has now spread to 12 countries, has much in common with seasonal flu. They are both viral infections, share similar symptoms a