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Explained: The history and meaning of Earth Day

02:13 Thursday marks Earth Day, an annual event aimed at highlighting efforts to protect our planet.Since its inception more than half a century ago, the pressures on the environment ha

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Italy suspends AstraZeneca vaccine in Piedmont after teacher death

Italy has suspended use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab in its Piedmont region following the death of a teacher one day after being inoculated with the vaccine, according to ANSA news agency.Investig

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Texas winter storm: President Biden declares major disaster

U.S. President Joe Biden Saturday approved a major disaster declaration for Texas to pave the way for more aid amidst a crippling winter storm.As of Friday afternoon, 20 people have died in Houston d

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Chinese mainland reports 6 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported six new imported COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 2,069, the National Health Commission said Saturda

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Chinese mainland reports 8 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported eight new imported COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,979, the National Health Commission said Monda

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Chinese mainland reports 2 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported two new imported COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,964, the National Health Commission said Saturda

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Chinese mainland reports 4 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported four new imported COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,962, the National Health Commission said Frida

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Rwanda reports first COVID-19 death

Rwanda on Saturday reported its first COVID-19 death since the disease broke out in March. The deceased patient was a 65-year-old truck driver who resided in a neighbouring country and opted to retu

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China to strengthen international anti-epidemic cooperation

China stands ready to work with other countries to strengthen international cooperation on epidemic control, said a government work report submitted Friday to the national legislature for deliberatio

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Wuhan's severe COVID-19 cases drop to zero

The number of COVID-19 patients in serious condition in Wuhan, the central China city once hardest hit by the epidemic, has dropped to zero, a health official said Fri

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Chinese mainland reports 36 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported 36 new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Tuesday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,500, the National Health Commission said

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Chinese mainland reports 86 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported 86 new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Monday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,464, the National Health Commission said Tu

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China's Hubei reports 4 new confirmed coronavirus cases

Central China's Hubei Province reported four new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 13 deaths on Friday, local health commission said Satu

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Disasters at the turn of the year

A number of disasters have hit the world at the turn of the year, including the bushfires in Australia, the locust invasion, a severe flu season, and the COVID-19 epidemic. Only with concerted effort

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China's Hubei reports 2,618 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection

Central China's Hubei Province, center of the novel coronavirus outbreak, reported 2,618 new confirmed cases and 91 new deaths on Sunday, local health authorities said

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China's Hubei reports 2,103 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection

Central China's Hubei Province reported 2,103 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 56 new deaths on Sunday, local health authorities said Monday. The

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China's Hubei reports 1,921 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection

Central China's Hubei Province reported 1,921 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 45 new deaths on Saturday, local health authorities said Sunday. T