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Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket
US COVID-19 infections surge past 104,000, including 1,693 deaths
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Squandering a rare opportunity
Afghanistan government has often become a self-serving means of enriching political elites with ethnocentric agendas
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South Korea pleads with residents to stay in isolation, US military reports new coronavirus cases
United States Forces Korea declared a public health emergency, restricting movement of troops
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China, US to set aside differences in G20 coronavirus summit: SCMP
After tensions heightened between the two countries regarding the origins of the virus
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The Afghan Taliban perspective — across the divide
The Taliban would need continuous financial aid to run the government, hence the leverage with the world
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Oil prices fall as demand woes eclipse US stimulus
Demand for oil products falling as govts announce nationwide lockdowns
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US threatens to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
Announces $1b aid reduction after Ghani, Abdullah refuse to end differences
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US could become next coronavirus epicenter, WHO says
President Trump acknowledges difficulty saying govt helping states to get medical equipment
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The leadership we need
The provinces and the Centre have to work together — not just in a tweet or press conference, but in actual policy
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US to reduce Afghan aid by $1 billion after Pompeo fails to break impasse
Pompeo indicates that the aid cut could be cancelled if they came to an agreement
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US Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Kabul to meet Afghan political rivals
His visit is being watched closely for clues to whether it can resolve the weeks-long political deadlock
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US FDA approves first rapid coronavirus test with 45 minutes detection time
Test for the virus that causes COVID-19 can operate on Cepheid’s more than 23,000 GeneXpert Systems globally
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Iran's coronavirus deaths rise to 1,566, total infections exceed 20,000: health ministry
President Rouhani expects coronavirus restrictions to ease within three weeks
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Jordan blows sirens for start of nationwide curfew to combat coronavirus: witnesses
Anyone violating the curfew can be jailed up to a year, says army
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Thailand to close malls as coronavirus cases jump
Country reports 89 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing its tally to 411
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FM reiterates PM Imran’s call to consider writing off loans to help cope with pandemic
Qureshi says alleviating this financial burden will help protect the most vulnerable and already struggling
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AKU temporarily closes its Community Health Center citing overcapacity of COVID-19 patients
Spokesperson assures emergency is open and the screening service will soon be reopened
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Pentagon successfully tests hypersonic missile
Hypersonic weapons can take missile warfare, particularly nuclear warfare to a new and frightening level
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Central Asia tightens restrictions as coronavirus spreads
Turkmenistan has reported no cases of the pandemic
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Worldwide virus lockdowns as WHO warns young people 'not invincible'
Virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy
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Winter is coming: cooler South America weather could fan coronavirus spread
Country has 900 confirmed cases and at least 11 deaths
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Colombia to hold 19-day quarantine to fight coronavirus
Country has 158 confirmed cases of the virus
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Italy virus toll tops 4,000, New York joins California in lockdown
Country reeled from its worst single-day toll with more than 600 deaths, worldwide fatalities swept past 11,000
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Member of US Vice President Pence's office tests positive for coronavirus
However neither Trump nor Pence have had close contact with the individual says official
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Pakistan in diplomatic push to lift US curbs on Iran
Rouhani seeks PM Imran’s help after coronavirus outbreak; Islamabad weighs aid option
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China unveils more steps to support jobs as virus jolts economy
China’s jobless rate rose to a record high of 6.2 per cent in February
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Kremlin says Putin does not need a coronavirus test as he has no symptoms
Russia has reported 199 coronavirus cases so far
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Finnish health boss questions WHO coronavirus testing advice
3,000 people had been tested for the virus in Finland, resulting in around 400 confirmed cases
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Sri Lanka to impose national curfew as South Asia accelerates coronavirus battle
Virus has infected more than 245,000 people worldwide, and led to over 10,000 deaths
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COVID-19: FM Qureshi calls for lifting sanctions against Iran
Asks world leaders to show utmost compassion in these difficult times
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UK hopes newly-made ventilators will be ready for coronavirus fight next week
Airbus is working across the process to provide its 3D technology and facilities
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France says 130,000 of its nationals trying to return home
Asks them to be calm and patient
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Russia starts testing coronavirus vaccine prototypes on animals
Process might only yield something for broader use in the next 12-18 months
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Pharma chiefs expect coronavirus vaccine in 12-18 months
Global death toll has risen to over 9,000 with more than 217,000 confirmed infections
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Khamenei says US sanctions forced Iran to become 'self-sufficient'
Iran's Supreme Leader also denies rumours of coronavirus infection
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Hot air from saunas, hair dryers won’t prevent or treat COVID-19
Experts say there is no evidence the virus can be treated via heat
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California governor orders entire state to stay at home
Around 1,000 Californians have tested positive
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US Senate will seek deal on $1 trillion coronavirus economic aid package
The third taken up by Congress since the coronavirus erupted in the country with death toll exceeding 150
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Turkish retailers close shops, Erdogan acts to support economy
Turkey announces second death and says cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness has nearly doubled to 191
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No layoffs, reduced rent: 'Italian cure' for pandemic
Italy's 2,978 official COVID-19 deaths account for more than half of those reported outside China
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Staff 'worked while symptomatic' at US care home with 35 virus deaths
At least 35 deaths are confirmed to be associated with the Kirkland home
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Cannabis lobby warns against smoking due to coronavirus
According to NORML, about 25 million Americans have smoked marijuana in the last year
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Wealthy flock to private jets as pandemic spreads and airlines tank
ForwardKeys estimates as many as 3.3 million seats on transatlantic flights alone are disappearing
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Trump deploys hospital ships in coronavirus 'war'
US has more than 9,300 confirmed COVID-19 cases
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Virus forces EU and China to cancel summit
COVID-19 has nearly 200,000 and killed almost 8,000 people around the world
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Iran says 147 new virus deaths bring total to 1,135
1,192 new infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours, raising the Islamic Republic’s total to 17,161
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UK govt unveils sweeping coronavirus emergency laws
There have been 1,950 confirmed cases and 71 deaths in Britain
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China to expel US journalists as media freedom row grows
US President Donald Trump provocatively brands COVID-19 as ‘Chinese virus’
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Biden clean sweep in 3 states puts him on track for Dem nomination
Biden was ahead by 23 percentage points in Illinois, with 89 per cent of precincts reporting
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Social distancing and super-spreaders: Coronavirus lingo goes viral
As novel coronavirus balloons across the globe, new vocabulary associated with the illness is taking hold
 
    
















































