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Iraq reports first death from COVID-19

The 70-year-old man who was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on Wednesday in the northeastern Iraqi province of Sulaimaniyah has died, a local health source said

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South Korea reports 376 more virus cases, totaling 3,526

South Korea reported 376 more cases of the novel coronavirus Saturday, taking total in the country to 3,526. The latest death toll in South Korea still stands at 17.

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Asian-American college publication Girda returns in Los Angeles

03:12 Fifty years ago, a college publication was created by a group of Asian-American students during the civil rights movement. Taking its name from the movie "Godzilla," Gidra played

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China's measures to combat epidemic for sake of whole world: FM spokesperson

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday said the novel coronavirus is a challenge for all human beings that needs to be tackled jointly by the international community. By taking strong meas

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JetBlue commits to going carbon neutral

03:14 Time now for our special segment On the Move- where we take a look at the business of travel and tourism. We're focusing on sustainable tourism- especially since global travel ha

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Putin praises China's "decisive, vigorous" measures to fight novel coronavirus outbreak

"The Chinese authorities are taking decisive and vigorous measures in order to stop the epidemic," Putin said. MOSCOW, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- China is taking "decisive and vigorous" measures to fight

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Head of IMF shares message of support for China

00:44 The International Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva sent a message of support to the Chinese people from the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, Monday.Georgieva also show

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2 specialized coronavirus hospitals in Wuhan put to use on Feb 3 and 6

Two specialized coronavirus hospitals in Wuhan, the city at the epicenter of the outbreak, will be put to use on February 3 and 6 respectively, the mayor of Wuhan has a

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DPRK says it takes 'strong preventative measures' against coronavirus

00:41 There has been no case of the novel coronavirus in the DPRK, but officials say they're taking the epidemic seriously.

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Clothes shopping through avatars

02:25 The world’s largest retail conference and expo is taking place in New York City and CGTN’s Karina Huber is there.The expo explores the future of retail. What new tech can you exp

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Vice premier stresses improvement of China's healthcare security

Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Thursday called for accelerating the improvement of the country's healthcare security system. Han, also a member of the Standing Comm

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Ukrainian plane with 180 aboard crashes near Tehran

A Ukrainian Airlines passenger plane with 180 passengers and crew on board has crashed shortly after taking off from Imam Khomeini Airport in the Iranian capital of Teh

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Ukrainian plane with 180 aboard crashes near Tehran

A Ukrainian Airlines passenger plane with 180 passengers and crew on board has crashed shortly after taking off from Imam Khomeini Airport in the Iranian capital of Teh

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Saudi Arabia calls for self-restraint over US strike in Iraq

Saudi Arabia called on Friday for self-restraint to prevent escalation after Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani was killed in a U.S. attack in Iraq. Saudi Ara

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Bangkok woman killed taking selfie on train tracks

AwomanhasbeenkilledwhiletakingaselfiewithafriendonatraintrackinThailand.Afriendsaidtheyhadbeendrinkinganddecided"totakeaphotowiththetrain"butdidnotseeanapproach

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Pakistan's new cabinet takes oath

Pakistan'snewcabinetofPrimeMinisterShahidKhaqanAbbasiwassworninatanoath-takingceremonyinIslamabadonFriday.Earlierthestate-runTVchannelPTVreportedthatthenewcabin

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India teenagers die taking selfies with train

Two teenagers have died while taking selfies on railway tracks in the Indian capital, Delhi.