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Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers announce COVID-19 positives

LeBron James (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at STAPLES Center, California, U.S., March 3, 2020. /VCG Two members of the Los Angeles

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Roundup: British PM pledges to "turn the tide within next 12 weeks" in fight against COVID-19

Photo taken on March 18, 2020 shows a general view of Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain.(Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua) As of Thursday afternoon, 144 COVID-19 patients

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WHO chief calls for ensuring continuity of medical equipment supply

The World Health Organization (WHO) has shipped personal protective equipment (PPE) to 68 countries and regions, as well as 1.5 million diagnostic kits to 120 countries and regions, its Direct

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UK, EU exchange legal drafts on long-term future links

LONDON, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Britain and the European Union (EU) have exchanged draft legal texts detailing proposals for how relations should work after the current implementation period ends on Dec

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Answer Bank – are children less susceptible to COVID-19 than adults?

As the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) accelerates, cases of children infected with COVID-19 are of great concern to the public. Although previous studies show the coronavirus r

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China always welcomes foreign journalists to report in China: spokesman

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Wednesday that China always welcomes foreign journalists to do reporting in China in accordance with laws and regulations. China will provide

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UK PM denies intention to extend Brexit transition period

British Prime Minster Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street for Prime Minister's Questions, in London, Britain on March 18, 2020. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)Asked by an MP on whether he "recognizes

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Canada announces massive aid package amid pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday his government is deferring tax payments until August, providing a wage subsidy for small businesses and pausing s

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Italy records high coronavirus death, cure totals as officials search for more doctors

The Trevi Fountain is closed in Rome, Italy, March 16, 2020. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)The coronavirus epidemic has claimed 2,978 victims in Italy as of Wednesday evening, with the cumulative coronavirus

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Can Apple keep the AR industry alive?

Augmented reality still has Apple’s enthusiasm behind it, but can that keep the whole industry afloat?On Wednesday, Apple debuted a new iPad Pro, the hallmark feature of which was a lidar time-

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Gig workers have created a tool to offer mutual aid during COVID-19 pandemic

Despite cities and states across the nation ordering people to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, gig workers are still out there delivering food to people and giving them rides for essential

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Coronavirus testing to be ramped up to 25,000 a day: UK PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that health authorities in Britain are planning to carry out more testing of the novel coronavirus by increasing it to 25,000 a day. During the

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Serbia calls China for help in time of EU solidarity crisis

Editor's note: Alexandr Svetlicinii is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Macau, where he also serves as program coordinator for the Master of Law in International Business Law in Eng

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Palestine welcomes U.S. Congress members' letter over Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes

Palestine on Tuesday welcomed a letter by 64 U.S. Congress members to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo concerning Israel's home demolition against the Palestinians. Hana

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FIFA president Infantino proposes to postpone 2021 Club World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that the 2021 China FIFA Club World Cup should be moved to "later in 2021, in 2022 or in 2023" as Euro 2020 Championship and the Copa America have bee

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News Analysis: Italy's economy staggering as coronavirus outbreak spreads, stock down nearly 35 pct

The Italian Stock Exchange had its second-biggest gains in nearly a month during Tuesday's trading session, but that wasn't nearly enough to offset the battering the markets took since the start o

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Dear Sophie: How do I get visas for my team to work from home?

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.“Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge t