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Brazilian president' 2nd COVID-19 test negative

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced Tuesday evening on his verified social media account that his second coronavirus test was negative. The result came after Bolsonaro announced on March 13

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U.S. sanctions impair Iran's ability to fight COVID-19: Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday said U.S. "unlawful" anti-Iran sanctions have impaired its ability to combat the coronavirus outbreak. "Unlawf

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Beijing reports 3 imported COVID-19 cases

Beijing reported three newly confirmed cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from other countries Tuesday, the Beijing Municipal Health Commission said Wednesd

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U.S. attempt to sever global industrial chain "unrealistic and insensible:" spokesman

The U.S. attempt to sever global industrial and supply chains is "unrealistic and insensible," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a news briefing Tuesday. A U.S. official said

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Cambodia confirms 9 more COVID-19 cases, bringing total number to 33

Cambodia's Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that nine more people tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of the confirmed cases in the kingdom to 33

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Adidas joins Nike in announcing store closures over coronavirus

An Adidas store in Beijing. /VCG German sportswear maker Adidas on Tuesday joined rivals in announcing store closures in response to the coronavirus pandemic.Adidas and Reebok-owned stores in

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U.S. Costco acquires Innovel to boost e-commerce sales

A U.S. hypermarket chain Costco Wholesale Corp store in Shanghai, China August 28, 2019. /Reuters U.S. wholesale giant Costco announced on Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of Innovel S

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U.S. COVID-19 cases top 6,000, deaths surpass 100

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has topped 6,000 by 7 p.m. local time Tuesday (2300 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. T

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UNHCR suspends Afghan refugees' repatriation from Pakistan over COVID-19

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday that it has suspended voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan after the count

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Shanghai expands quarantine rules to arrivals from more countries

Shanghai has expanded its 14-day quarantine rules to cover passengers entering the city from more countries and regions to contain the risk of the novel coronavirus out

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Shanghai reports a total of 20 imported COVID-19 cases

Atotal of 20 imported COVID-19 cases have been reported so far in Shanghai, according to the municipal health commission.SHANGHAI, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai reporte

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Beijing reports 9 imported COVID-19 cases

Beijing reported a total of nine newly confirmed cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from other countries Monday, the Beijing Municipal Health Commission sai

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COVID-19 cases rise to 114 in India

The total number of the COVID-19 cases in India rose up to 114 on Monday, according to the official data of the country's Ministry of Health. The figure does not inclu

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COVID-19 cases in U.S. top 4,000: Johns Hopkins University

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has topped 4,000 by 1:00 p.m. local time Monday (1700 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins Un

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Washington State to shut down restaurants, expand group restrictions to combat coronavirus outbreak

The U.S. State of Washington will shut down restaurants and expand gathering restrictions to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, said Governor Jay Inslee on Sunday. "Given the explosion of C

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Lockheed Martin CEO Marilyn Hewson to be succeeded by board member James Taiclet

Lockheed Martin has announced a major shift in its corporate leadership: CEO Marilyn Hewson, who has been in the role since 2013, will be replaced by board member and American Tower President and CEO

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South Africa's president declares state of disaster over COVID-19

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster on Sunday as he announced a range of measures to contain a COVID-19 outbreak that has so far infected 61 and showed the f