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3rd CIIE to introduce public health exhibitors

The third edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) will introduce new topics such as public health, organic food, and non-bank finance for the first time

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U.S. airstrikes hit Iraqi paramilitary headquarters

The U.S. military carried out overnight airstrikes on paramilitary Hashd Shaabi headquarters south of Baghdad, the Iraqi military said on Friday. "At 1:15 a.m. local t

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Australian PM advises against overseas travel, mass gatherings to slow COVID-19 spread

As the number of COVID-19 cases jumped to over 150 in Australia on Friday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison suggested Australians reconsider their need to travel overseas

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Abe, Trump hold phone talks after U.S. leader suggests postponing Tokyo Olympics

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump held telephone talks Friday traversing Japan's continued preparations for Tokyo to host the Olympic

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Turkey faces "serious" risk of COVID-19: minister

Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Wednesday warned about the COVID-19 in Turkey, as the virus outbreak in Europe poses a serious risk to the country. "The plig

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Trump suspends all travel from Europe to U.S. except Britain

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday night the country will suspend all travel from European countries except Britain for 30 days in a bid to fight the ongoin

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Memorial events cancelled amid virus concerns as Japan marks 9th anniversary since triple disasters

Japan on Wednesday marked the ninth anniversary of a powerful earthquake-triggered tsunami, which obliterated swathes of the nation's northeastern seaboard leaving mor

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S.Korea's COVID-19 cases rise to 7,755, death toll at 61

South Korea confirmed 242 more cases of the COVID-19 compared to 24 hours ago as of midnight Wednesday local time, raising the total number of infections to 7,755. Six

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France struggles to contain coronavirus with proportional, progressive strategy

An electric screen displaying epidemic prevention and control knowledge is seen at a university in Metz, northeast France, March 9, 2020. (Photo by Martin Lelievre/Xin

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U.S. general says Taliban fought IS with limited U.S. support

Commander of U.S. Central Command Kenneth McKenzie said on Tuesday that the Afghan Taliban had pushed back the Islamic State (IS) militants in eastern Afghanistan with

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Iran urges lifting "inhuman" U.S. sanctions amid raging coronavirus epidemic

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Tuesday called for international efforts to lift the "inhuman" U.S. sanctions on Iran amid the raging COVID-19 epidemic. Lar

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Pentagon chief delays Asia trip to manage COVID-19

The Pentagon said on Tuesday that U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper will delay his trip to Central and South Asia to help manage the Pentagon's response to coronavirus

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Songkran water festival at Bangkok's major tourist spots called off for fear of COVID-19 spread

The world-renowned Songkran water-splashing festival, earlier scheduled for the middle of next month at Bangkok's major tourist spots, will be called off for fear of a

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U.S. forces start withdrawal from Afghanistan

The U.S. Forces Afghanistan has begun withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan, the coalition forces confirmed on Tuesday. "In accordance with the U.S.-Islamic Republi

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French minister of culture tests positive for coronavirus: media

French Minister of Culture Franck Riester has tested positive for coronavirus but is in good condition at home, reported BFM television Monday evening. The minister la

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Japan imposes stricter travel restrictions for South Korea, China amid COVID-19 outbreak

Japan has imposed stricter travel restrictions for visitors from South Korea and China, which will last through the end of March, as part of enhanced efforts by the go

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France bans gathering of over 1,000 people as COVID-19 infection increases

France, where more than 1,000 positive cases of coronavirus have been detected, would put a temporary ban on public gatherings of more than 1,000 people to contain the