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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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China to provide $4m for construction of isolation hospital in Islamabad
PM Imran breaks ground for isolation facility in Islamabad
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US urged to stop cyber theft, attacks on China
US, in violation of international law and basic norms,has been engaging in large-scale indiscriminate cyber theft
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WATCH: Social media influencer who licked toilet seat in 'coronavirus challenge' contracts disease
So-called coronavirus challenge began after a TikTok influencer shared a clip of herself licking a plane toilet seat
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Turkey hints curfew could come if coronavirus spread worsens
After Ankara already closed schools, cafes and bars, banned mass prayers, and suspended sports matches and flights
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COVID-19: 683 new deaths in Italy, spread keeps slowing
Country still with world's highest death toll with over 7,500 victims, though new cases rise at slower pace
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Israel's coronavirus cases jump to 2,495
Country's death toll from COVID-19 pandemic stands at five
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Canada to pay CAN$2,000 monthly to those out of work
Trudeau calls coronavirus 'greatest healthcare crisis in our history’
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Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of second wave of coronavirus
Outbreak has killed 2,077 people in Iran where there have been 27,017 reported cases of the virus so far
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Experts warn about eating habits during quarantine
Besides a balanced diet, exercise is very important to the health
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Virus death toll passes 20,000, three billion under lockdown
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that only a concerted global effort can stop the spread of the virus
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COVID-19: Switzerland cases near 10,000, deaths top 100
Swiss health minister says country has one of the highest testing rates, over 74,000 tests were negative
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US diplomat welcomes release of IOK’s former chief minister
Omar Abdullah was kept in detention for 232 days after India’s illegal annexation of the occupied region
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One third of humanity under virus lockdown
More than 404,000 cases declared in 175 countries and territories
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Indonesia's health system on the brink as coronavirus surge looms
In a sign of poor infection controls in hospitals, eight doctors and one nurse have already died from the virus
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IMF, World Bank call for suspending debt payments by poorest nations
Move aims to help countries that are home to two-thirds of the world's population living in extreme poverty
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Saudi seals off three cities after second virus death
Total number of COVID-19 infections have spiked to 900
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Japan to set up coronavirus task force; no emergency now
Government is not considering declaring a state of emergency at the moment
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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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Gunmen in Afghanistan kill 25 at Sikh complex, Islamic State claims responsibility
Militant group says it was revenge for India’s treatment of Muslims in Kashmir, threatens further attacks
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Thailand reports 111 new coronavirus infections, for total of 1,045
Entry by non-resident foreigners has also been banned
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New Zealand mosque shooter changes plea to guilty
Self-avowed white supremacist Brenton Tarrant, 29, had previously denied 51 charges of murder
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China reports second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus transmissions, imported cases rise
67 new cases were reported as of end-Wednesday, all of which were imported
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Arab Parliament hails Saudi decision to chair G20 virtual summit
The announcement comes after G20 financial chiefs voiced "real concern" last month at a summit in Riyadh
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Israel converts AI cyber-security defence system for predicting COVID-19 outbreak
The system may help prioritise virus testing and alert Israel's Ministry of Health and hospitals of expected loads
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Indian state CM threatens lockdown violators with 'shoot at sight' orders
India's Telangana state has registered 36 positive cases and has 140 suspected cases of COVID-19
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Critically endangered birds spotted in south China
It is second time in recent years that birds are found in large number in coastal wetlands in city of Zhanjiang
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COVID-19: Ulema of Al-Azhar University issue fatwa banning congregational prayers
Governments in Muslim countries have authority to suspend Friday prayers at mosques, according to SUC ruling
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Saudi Arabia locks down 3 cities to curb coronavirus
New measures include travel restrictions in kingdom's 13 regions
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Five Arab states register new coronavirus cases
After emerging in Wuhan, China last December, coronavirus has spread to at least 170 countries and territories
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COVID-19: Mishandling of infected dead bodies spell anxiety in India
New guidelines call for cremating bodies at high temperature in electric crematoria or plastering graves with cement
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COVID-19 damages global renewable supply chain
WoodMac says impact on technology supply chains and installations may increase due to Covid-19
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COVID-19: Indonesia confirms 790 cases, 58 dead
105 new cases found while one person was declared cured of coronavirus
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Russia recommends lopinavir/ritonavir against COVID-19
Doctors found anti-HIV drug effective for the treatment of mild coronavirus cases
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Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19
Prince of Wales displays mild symptoms but remains in good health says spokesperson
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Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
Nearly 421,000 people infected with more than 18,800 dead
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Pompeo says China still withholding coronavirus information
Pompeo also accuses Iran, Russia of waging disinformation campaigns about the virus
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More than 158,000 volunteer to help UK fight coronavirus: ITV
Death toll from coronavirus in the United Kingdom jumped on Tuesday by 87 to a total of 422
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UK parliament set to close for at least four weeks on Wednesday
As part of the government’s efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus
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Boko Haram kills almost 100 soldiers in seven-hour attack in Chad
Militant group launched an insurgency in Nigeria in 2009 before beginning incursions in its neighbouring countries
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Trump calls for quick end to US coronavirus lockdown
15-day observation period expires early next week
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Battered Italy sees rays of hope in grim death data
Number of new officially registered infections fell from 6,557 on Saturday to 4,789
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Tests for all? French doctor defies government on virus
After treating 24 patients for six days with hydroxychloroquine, the virus disappeared in all but a quarter of them
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British vicar catches fire waiting for God's answer
As several places of worship adopt online prayers and services in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak
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Iran coronavirus toll rises to 2,077 after 143 new deaths
1,762 new cases have been confirmed in Iran over the past 24 hours
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Greta Thunberg says probably had Covid-19
Thunberg says she had not been tested for the virus but given the combined symptoms, circumstances it was very likely
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Thailand records 107 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 934: health official
Country has recorded four deaths since the outbreak while 70 patients have recovered and gone home
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Mainland China reports drop in new imported coronavirus cases, no local transmissions
The total accumulated number of confirmed cases stands at 81,218 with 3,281 deaths
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'Act like you have Covid-19': PM Ardern says as New Zealand heads into lockdown
All non-essential services, bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, playgrounds will be closed during the lockdown














































