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Trump: US states, not federal government, must improve testing
Trump has been eager to reopen the country after the virus shuttered businesses
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'40,000 could die from Covid-19 in UK'
British govt was too slow to react to the novel coronavirus outbreak, says a leading public health professor
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Covid-19: PM Imran saddened by death of countless Pakistani expats
He wished a speedy recovery to those battling the virus
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Scapegoating WHO
Even for groups that normally support Trump, this was a bridge too far
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Stuck between the virus and a trap
Every time a crisis happens and the government asks for people’s help, that is the time to reach for your wallet.
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Apple releases budget iPhone SE priced at $399 as coronavirus stalls economy
The iPhone SE, available April 24, is the second generation of a previous value model
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Lockdowns should be lifted in two-week stages to stem COVID-19 spread: WHO
To reduce the risk, measures should be lifted in a phased and step-wise manner, says the global health organisation
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US Fed policymakers working to limit damage to economy
Officials are doing what they can to support affected businesses, consumers
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Despite US efforts: G20 ministers struggle to finalise oil output cuts
Standoff with Mexico casts doubt on efforts to bolster oil prices
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US reports highest daily virus toll as billions mark Easter in lockdown
The global death toll from the virus surged past 103,000, with the United States quickly becoming the epicentre
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US coronavirus deaths top 16,000: Reuters tally
There are signs the outbreak might be nearing a peak in the US
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SHC upholds death sentences
Aziz Khan and Mangla Khan were convicted in 2007 in US consulate bomb blast case
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Speed of coronavirus deaths shock doctors as New York toll hits new high
For the second straight day the virus killed at least 1,900 in a 24-hour period
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Alice Wells lauds Pakistani Americans for assistance during pandemic
Says they are providing food and assistance in the US, as well as supporting healthcare professionals in Pakistan
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Trump says WHO is China-centric, 'really blew it' on coronavirus
Trump says he will put a hold on US funding for the agency
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US coronavirus supply spree sparks outrage among allies
US companies, govt have been paying above market price for much of the gear purchased overseas
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Trump says he may take drug to treat coronavirus, questions states' ventilator needs
Says the federal govt had 29 million doses of the drug and was adding to its national stockpile
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Trump: 'Going to be a lot of death' in US next week from coronavirus
White House medical experts have forecast that between 100,000 to 240,000 Americans could be killed in the pandemic
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US attorney general orders release of more federal inmates due to coronavirus
BOP reports 91 inmates, 50 staff members throughout its 122 institutions have contracted the virus
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Putin says Russia ready to cooperate on cutting oil production
Oil prices have tumbled in recent weeks over the new coronavirus pandemic
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Americans urged to wear masks outside as coronavirus pandemic worsens
They are suggested to use scarves or other home-made masks due to shortages
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Iran has no proxies, as Trump claims, but has friends
Iran starts no wars, but teaches lessons to those who do, says Iranian foreign minister
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Most Americans huddle indoors as coronavirus deaths keep spiking
White House medical experts have forecast that some 100,000 to 240,000 people could die from the virus
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Trump warns Americans of a tough two weeks ahead in coronavirus fight
Trump urges people to limit groups to no more than 10 people, work from home, not dine in restaurants
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US coronavirus deaths reach 3,393, exceeding death toll in China: Reuters tally
US government races to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals as new cases continue to emerge
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First US military service member dies from coronavirus
Earlier this week, the Pentagon said that 568 troops had tested positive for the coronavirus
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Trump coronavirus guidance on keeping gun stores open draws criticism
Gun control advocates say gun rights groups are sowing fear during the pandemic in order to boost firearms sales
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As US virus cases exceed 100,000, doctors decry scarcity of drugs and equipment
Even as hospital patient numbers steadily climbed, shortages of key medical supplies abounded
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China's Xi offers Trump help in fighting coronavirus as US faces wave of new patients
The World Health Organisation says the US is expected to become the epicentre of the pandemic
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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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Canada attacks 'damaging' Trump plan to deploy troops at border
Says the govt has no time for a plan to send hundreds of troops to the border to boost security
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US has most coronavirus cases in the world, crosses 80,000
At least 1,204 Americans have died from the coronavirus
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US could be next 'virus epicentre' as India locks down, global recession looms
Confirmed coronavirus cases around the world exceed 377,000 across 194 countries
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Trump suggests he may scale back closures soon despite worsening coronavirus outbreak
Says it was possible to resume economic activity in states with what he said were relatively low rates of infection
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Coronavirus forces states to order nearly one in three Americans to stay home
Vice President Mike Pence says 254,000 Americans have been tested for the coronavirus, 10% were positive
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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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Khamenei says US offer to help Iran fight coronavirus is strange, rejects it
Says Iran has the capability to overcome any kind of crisis, challenge
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North Korea says Trump wrote Kim, offered coronavirus cooperation
In the letter, Trump said he was impressed by the North Korean leader’s efforts to defend his people from the virus
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Failure, paranoia and decoupling
If the past decade belonged to right-wing libertarians, this one sees a leftward turn in the public sentiment
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Trump's notes reveal 'corona' virus crossed out, replaced with 'Chinese' virus
After consulting medical experts, it has been determined that the term 'Chinese virus' is considered inaccurate
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Only 27% of Americans view coronavirus as a major threat to their health: study
70 per cent of Americans believe the Covid-19 outbreak is a major threat to the nation's economy
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Trump cancels G7 at Camp David, to hold video-conference instead
This decision comes as nations around the world seal their borders, ban travel to stop the virus’ spread
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Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
The virus has infected more than 234,000 people across the world and the death toll reaches 10,000
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US Senate passes one coronavirus aid package while working on another
New package includes two rounds of direct payments to Americans, totaling $250 billion each
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US man gets 4-year prison sentence for spying for China
He was arrested for arranging transfers of money and SD cards loaded with stolen data
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Pakistan unlikely to play seminal role in Afghan peace
Think tank says the deal could build some trust between Kabul and Islamabad
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Curfews as US shuts down to fight coronavirus
As America shuts down schools, cinemas, restaurants, Trump suggests the crisis would last several months in the US
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US, China accuse each other of coronavirus fear-mongering
US Mike Pompeo says is not the time to spread disinformation, but rather a time for all nations to come together
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Brent falls 10%, WTI below $30 as coronavirus spreads
Emergency rate cuts by US Federal Reserve, global counterparts fail to tame markets
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US extends travel ban to UK and Ireland, reviews domestic curbs
Vice President Mike Pence says legal residents can travel back to the US, through specific airports