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44 African countries ban mass gatherings, close public spaces amid COVID-19 pandemic: AU

About 44 African countries have already banned mass gatherings, closed public spaces and educational institutions due to concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 pan

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Britain names new Labour leader

Keir Starmer has been named the new leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, replacing Jeremy Corbyn. In a video posted on his Twitter account, Starmer said it was

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More districts in Wuhan classified as low-risk area of COVID-19 outbreak

One more district in Wuhan, the hardest-hit city by novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, has been classified as a low-risk area of the virus outbreak, accordi

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide exceed 1.1 mln -- Johns Hopkins University

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has risen above 1.1 million, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University on Saturday. A total of 1,118

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COVID-19 cases in U.S. top 300,000: Johns Hopkins University

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 300,000 by 3:40 p.m. local time Saturday (1940 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineerin

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Chinese, Colombian FMs talk over phone on COVID-19 fight

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with Colombian Foreign Minister Claudia Blum on Wednesday, discussing the fight against C

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AIIB to set up 5-bln-USD COVID-19 crisis recovery facility

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said Friday that it will set up a crisis recovery facility to help its members cope with and recover from economic, fina

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China to mourn COVID-19 martyrs, victims nationwide

China will hold a national mourning Saturday for martyrs who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and compatriots who died of the

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Indian PM discusses COVID-19 with German Chancellor, Prince of Wales

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held telephonic conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Britain's Prince of Wales -- Prince Charles, and

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Chinese mainland reports 29 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported 29 new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Thursday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 870, the Natio

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U.S. Navy removes captain of coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier

The U.S. Navy on Thursday relieved Captain Brett Crozier of his duty on board the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, after the captain pleaded help with containin

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European economy devastated by pandemic as COVID-19 cases well pass 500,000

The COVID-19 pandemic, which is sweeping the world, has left in its wake some 900,000 infected and over 45,000 dead by Thursday, according to the lastest World Health O

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China, BiH sign MOU on medical science cooperation

Chinese Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Ji Ping signed a memorandum of understanding with BiH Minister of Civil Affairs Ankica Gudeljevic on Thursday to str

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Interview: U.S. ignores int'l law by signing Taiwan-related act into law, says expert

The United States is ignoring the international law by signing the so-called "Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019" i

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Chinese experts share COVID-19 treating experience with Israeli doctors

During a video conference, organized by China Global Television Network (CGTN), Chinese doctors spoke to their Israeli colleagues and answered questions about the viru

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Israeli health minister diagnosed with coronavirus

The Israeli health minister went into isolation on Thursday after being diagnosed with COVID-19, his office said, forcing more senior officials into self-quarantine. H

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Central China's Hunan reports its first imported COVID-19 case

Central China's Hunan Province, neighboring the former coronavirus epicenter of Hubei Province, reported its first imported case of the novel coronavirus disease (COVI