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WARNING: 'Covid-19 victim' body thrown in garbage as cops look on
After video goes viral, authorities in India's Uttar Pradesh suspend seven employees
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Arif Naqvi stole $385m from Abraaj, liquidators say
Naqvi is one of six former Abraaj executives who face charges stemming from private equity firm’s 2018 collapse
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Iran prepared to retaliate if US stopped Venezuela-bound tankers: news agency
Iran sent a flotilla of five tankers of fuel to gasoline-starved ally Venezuela in May
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China reports 11 new confirmed, 7 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases for June 12
Total number of Covid-19 cases in mainland China now stands at 83,075
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North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South
Defectors have been sending material such as rice and anti-North leaflets, usually by balloon
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Covid-19: Afghan Health Ministry reaches limit of tests
Hajj and Religious Affairs Ministry announces dropping out of this year’s Islamic Hajj pilgrimage due to coronavirus
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A scaled-down ceremony at Windsor marks Queen Elizabeth's official birthday
It was the queen’s first official public appearance since the country went into lockdown in late March
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China sentences Australian to death in fresh blow to relations
Diplomatic tensions between both countries worsened after Canberra called for an inquiry into coronavirus origins
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Nepal parliament approves new map as land row with India escalates
The map shows a sliver of land on the northwest tip of Nepal as the Nepali territory
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Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it destroyed missile targeting Saudi Arabia
Coalition says some people were slightly injured by fragments of the weapon when it was destroyed
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Attack blamed on Taliban kills seven Afghan police
Latest bloodshed comes as Taliban and Afghan government appear to move closer towards potential peace negotiations
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Iran will reimpose restrictions if health rules not observed
After gradually relaxing its lockdown since mid-April, Iran has seen a sharp rise of new daily infections
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Russia's total coronavirus cases exceed 520,000
With 520,129 cases, Russia has the third-highest number in the world after the United States and Brazil
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Brazil's Covid-19 deaths surge past UK, WHO says hospital system coping
WHO says the nation’s health system was standing up to the pressure
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Masks significantly reduce infection risk, likely preventing thousands of Covid-19 cases: study
Mask-wearing is even more important for preventing the virus’ spread than social distancing, the study finds
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Mexico reports record tally of 5,222 new coronavirus cases
Government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the official count
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India sees record 11,458 Covid-19 cases in one day
Country's total Covid-19 tally now stands at 308,993
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Bangladesh's former health minister dies after getting virus
Veteran politician Mohammed Nasim dies of cardiac arrest after contracting Covid-19
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Covid-19 hitting Americas hardest: WHO
Brazil, second worst hit country globally with more than 820,000 cases, 41,000 deaths
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Beijing district in 'wartime emergency' after virus spike shuts market
As infections centred around a major wholesale market sparks fears of a new wave of Covid-19
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Iran slams UN report on 'arms' used in Saudi attacks
Iran 'categorically' rejects claims by UN chief made under 'political pressure' from US, Saudi Arabia
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Libya's UN envoy demands probe into civilian deaths
'Does International Criminal Court need further evidence against warlord Khalifa Haftar?' asks Taher el-Sonni
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Chinese diplomat’s tweet on Ladakh standoff ruffles feathers in India
Changing status quo of Occupied Kashmir has posed a challenge to sovereignty of China and Pakistan, says Wang Xianfeng
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Afghan peace process on track for next step: President
'We should be able to inform world of next step next week', says Afghan president on ongoing peace talks with...
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In rare appeal to Israeli public, UAE warns against annexation
UAE’s ambassador to Washington says the move would be an “illegal takeover” of land Palestinians seek for a state
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How a vaccine made of mosquito spit could help stop the next epidemic
Manning, a clinical researcher believes she could use pieces of mosquito saliva protein to build a universal vaccine
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Ukraine's first lady tests positive for coronavirus
Zelenska, 42, said her husband, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and their two children tested negative
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46 new coronavirus deaths, 3,471 infections in Bangladesh
Total fatalities now stand at 1,095 while infections topped 80,000 mark, experts advise strict lockdown
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PM Johnson says UK anti-racism protests 'hijacked by extremists'
Police have boarded up prominent statues around London ahead of a new wave of demonstrations and rallies
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‘China has given a message to India to renounce expansionist agenda’
China’s pressure on India is a decisive factor because it reins in New Delhi’s aggression in IOJ&K, says AJK president
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Missiles used to attack Saudi Arabia 'of Iranian origin': UN
Some have design characteristics similar to those produced by a commercial entity in Iran, says Guterres
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One Indian killed, two injured in firing by Nepal forces near border
About 30 Indians crossed into Nepal's territory in district of Sarlahi and clashed with police, says official
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Bottlenecks? Glass vial makers prepare for Covid-19 vaccine
Drugmakers are pushing to mass produce Covid-19 vaccines even before they are shown to work in trials
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US warns against spoilers as Afghan talks draw closer
Washington wants talks to start immediately after Taliban convey 'preparedness for negotiations within week'
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Risk of new lockdowns rises with fear of second Covid-19 wave
Two new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the capital in China
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India denies visas to US panel on religious freedom, says it has no standing
Panel has called for the world’s biggest democracy to be designated a 'country of particular concern'
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India surpasses UK with 4th-most total virus cases
The death toll stands at 3,590
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ASEAN annual summit to be held virtually amid pandemic
36th ASEAN Summit to be held virtually on June 26, official tells Anadolu Agency
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Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Russia
Cases reach 511,423, death toll rises to 6,715, recoveries top 269,300
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Four killed, eight wounded in blast at Kabul mosque during Friday prayers
Systematic killings begun taking place as people started taking steps towards peace, says Taliban spokesperson
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Fatalities from pandemic plummet in France
Country's death toll drops significantly as fight against coronavirus comes under control
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Taiwan tests unidentified missiles amid China row
Tensions over Taiwan Strait are high as China, US, Taiwan increase military movement
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Jakarta to ban single-use plastic bags starting July 1
Shopping centers, supermarkets must provide environmentally friendly shopping bag, according to new obligation
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North Korea says little reason to maintain Kim-Trump ties: KCNA
US policies remains a long-term threat & DPRK will develop more reliable military force to counter that threat says FM
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South Korea to extend virus guidelines on prevention, sanitation
Tough social distancing rules will be considered if 50 daily infections persist for more than two weeks
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India's virus lockdown fuels timber-smuggling in Kashmir forests
As people turned to felling trees due to losing their work during the pandemic in addition to habitual smugglers
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Trump to accept Republican nomination in Florida
The state is a crucial battleground in Trump’s November election matchup against Democrat Joe Biden
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Australia eliminates coronavirus in many areas, to ease curbs
Australia has had about 7,300 cases of the coronavirus and 102 deaths
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New Zealand city takes down statue of British navy commander
As global debate swirls over monuments that represent racial oppression inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests
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US to reduce troops in Iraq 'over coming months'
The two countries on Thursday held their first strategic dialogue in more than a decade