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New Israeli "annexation" coalition deals "new deadly blow" to two-state solution: analysts

File Photo: A Palestinian protester uses a slingshot to hurl stones at Israeli troops during clashes with Israeli troops on the Gaza-Israel border, east of southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, Au

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Austria set to reopen bars and restaurants next month

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says that if the number of coronavirus infections stays low, restaurants and cafes will be able to re-open from 15 May. /Reuters Thousands of Austrian shops reopened

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Ireland bans gatherings of over 5,000 people till end of August

The Irish government announced on Tuesday that the ban on gatherings of more than 5,000 people in the country will run through the end of August. "Local authorities have been advised by Government

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"Taiwan didn't report any human-to-human transmission" of COVID-19: WHO chief

Taiwan's health authorities did not report any human-to-human transmission of coronavirus to the World Health Organization (WHO) in its email at the end of last year,

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Malaysia records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in a month

A medical staff member prepares to enter a building under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 15, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chu

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Kenya reports eight new COVID-19 cases

Kenya has recorded eight new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country's total number of confirmed cases to 270.The new figure was announced by Dr Mercy Mwangangi, the Chief Administrative Secretary in

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Some UK heritage could be "lost forever" after COVID-19 outbreak: conservation chief

Some of Britain's treasured heritage could be "lost forever" after the novel coronavirus pandemic, as centuries-old skills required to safeguard them risk wipeout if cr

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Spain extends COVID-19 lockdown through May 9

Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, warned the country was 'far from victory' in its fight against the coronavirus. /Mariscal/POOL/AFP Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced an

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Afghan girls making facemasks to encourage fight against COVID-19

"The people of Afghanistan are more vulnerable than any other nations and COVID-19 has further added to our vulnerability. It is the responsibility of all Afghans to stand alongside the government in

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Egypt is first African country to exceed 3,000 COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases in Africa are expected to rise in the coming days, as WHO warned that the current figures may not entirely be a true reflection of the continent's situation due to inadequate testi

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Iran warns of another peak of COVID-19 in autumn

Iran's deputy health minister has warned that the novel coronavirus pandemic will see another rise in autumn, Financial Tribune daily reported on Saturday. "We are exp

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Italy sees record high daily coronavirus recoveries, death toll rises to 22,745

The coronavirus pandemic has claimed 22,745 lives in locked-down Italy, bringing the total number of cases, including fatalities and recoveries, so far to 172,434, according to the latest data relea

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France sees glimmer of hope as fewer hospitalized patients registered

Despite a rising COVID-19 death toll in France, the number of people being hospitalized fell for a third straight day, offering a glimmer of hope, said Director Genera

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China's passenger car sales tumbles in Q1 amid virus blow

China's passenger car market saw a sharp contraction in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 amid the unprecedented halt brought by the novel coronavirus outbreak, data from

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Mainland condemns Taiwan's DPP authority for using COVID-19 to seek independence

A Chinese mainland spokesperson Friday denounced the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan for taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to seek indep

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Philippines' Duterte threatens martial law-like virus crackdown

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened a martial law-like crackdown to stop people flouting a virus lockdown in the nation's capital.Duterte spoke a day after authorities reported an ups

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Portuguese president declares another 15-day extension of State of Emergency

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Thursday declared in a televised national speech another 15-day extension of the State of Emergency until May 2, in an effort to combat the COVID-