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Virus death toll soars to over 1,350 as China changes counting methods
The WHO says it is too early to try to predict the beginning, the middle or the end of the epidemic
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Some US states launch coronavirus testing while faulty test kits delay others
CDC plans to send replacement materials to make the kits work
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Chinese public dial in for support as coronavirus takes mental toll
More than 300 hotlines have launched across the country to provide mental health advice related to coronavirus influx
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China transparent in virus response: UN envoy
China drew international condemnation for covering up cases during the 2002-03 SARS outbreak
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Dams overflow as Australia braces for more floods
Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwaters in recent days
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Japan cruise ship virus cases jump to 218
Another cruise ship which spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries finally docks in Cambodia
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CDC confirms 14th US case of coronavirus with patient in San Diego
More than 800 Americans evacuated from China have been placed under quarantine
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Harvard and Yale universities investigated for possible non-disclosure of foreign money
Federal law requires most colleges, universities to report gifts from and contracts with foreign sources twice a year
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Love, lust, heartache: Secret dating lives of young Saudis
While the religious police have stepped back, internal policing within Saudi families, society has not stopped
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China removes party chief of virus epicentre province
His removal comes after Hubei's two most senior health officials were sacked earlier this week
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Coronavirus death toll leaps in China's Hubei province
Provincial officials begin using a new diagnostic test to look for infections
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US praises jailing of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed
Hafiz Saeed was covicted by ATC in two terror financing cases
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Chinese researchers develop detection system for suspected cases of COVID-19
System is similar to the size of a computer mouse and is internally integrated with a precise detection core module
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China offers classes online, on air amid epidemic outbreak
Chinese Ministry of Education issues guideline for universities to conduct online classes, with 22 online platforms
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'Western media should quit racist reporting as China fights epidemic'
Chinese media says Western reports have fomented anti-China sentiment and betrayed the journalistic ethics
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China debunks 'distorted' sulfur dioxide reading at epidemic epicentre
Data on a foreign weather website allegedly pointed to heightened levels of sulfur dioxide around Wuhan
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Biryani sales go up after BJP’s crushing defeat in Delhi polls
Social media platforms storm with posts of happy citizens announcing celebrations with biryani after AAP’s victory
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World's oldest man, aged 112, crowned in Japan
The oldest living person is also Japanese, Kane Tanaka, a 117-year-old woman
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UN identifies 112 firms linked to Israeli settlements
Among businesses on the list are a range of large international companies, including Airbnb, Alstom, Booking.com
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'Novel coronavirus hitting global postal services'
At least eight countries have stopped deliveries of letters and parcels in China amid corona epidemic
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Turkish president to arrive in Islamabad today on crucial two-day visit
Erdogan’s trip comes against the backdrop of regional and international development, say observers
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India takes European diplomats on trip to IOK ahead of EU parliament vote
A proposed vote in EU parliament next month could chastise New Delhi for its controversial actions in Occupied Kashmir
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Every little bit counts: Comoros donates €100 to China to help fight coronavirus
World Health Organisation urges global unity to combat the grave threat
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Erdogan’s Pakistan visit ‘golden opportunity’ to boost trade ties
Turkish president’s visit to help boost bilateral trade volume, Pakistani businessmen say
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Pope dismisses proposal to ordain married men as priests in Amazon
The proposal has alarmed conservatives who fear it can lead to a change in the commitment to celibacy among priests
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Mass shooting puts Thai army officers' side deals under scrutiny
The killings on the weekend put a spotlight on some of its own members’ questionable dealings
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Iran denies satellite programme has military dimension
Defence Minister Amir Hatami says Iran is just doing the same as 'all other countries'
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Kremlin urges 'implementation' of Syria deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discusss de-escalation of the Syrian crisis
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Top US diplomat Alice Wells inspired by Pakistani women serving in UN peacekeeping mission
First Pakistani all-female group of 15 peacekeepers received medals last week
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Man threatens to torch himself after virus cancels birthday
After authorities cancel his birthday banquet, he tied firecrackers around his waist
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Australian senator claims 'eco-terrorists' caused bushfires
Over months blazes scorched more than 10 million hectares in country's east and south, killing at least 33 people
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US State Dept seeks funds to resume military training for Pakistan
Pakistan will receive $3.5 million for resumption of the IMET facility if request is authorised by Congress
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US-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Ghani reports progress
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls Ghani, informs him about developments in the talks
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Beloved communal hotpot falls victim to Hong Kong virus fears
Retail, tourism, and entertainment industries have been similarly hit
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Sudan: key dates in Darfur crisis
More than 2,300 killed in 2010, according to the UN
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Businessman Andrew Yang ends eclectic US presidential bid
The entrepreneur who ran for president with no political background, had surprised observers by qualifying for debates
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Coronavirus cases fall, experts disagree over whether peak is near
While Chinese officials say the situation is under control, WHO warns the epidemic poses a global threat
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Erdogan vows more retaliation against Syrian regime
Turkish officials said Monday that 101 Syrian regime soldiers have been neutralised
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New bill in Utah would remove bigamy from felony list
Those who practised it could face up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000
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Iraq cleric Sadr dissolves units accused of deadly protest attacks
Mohammad Allawi has until March 2 to form his cabinet, which would need a vote of confidence from parliament
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UNSC asked to vote Wednesday in support of Libya ceasefire: diplomats
It calls for the continuation of talks between representatives of Libya's warring parties
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Biden: from Democratic frontrunner to edge of collapse
With the rise of leftist Bernie Sanders, Biden faced a severe uphill climb in New Hampshire
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Four survive 32 days adrift in Pacific
Survivors comprise two men, a woman and a girl aged about 12
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Beyond the UN: The conflict mediators who go where others fear to tread
With the UN restrained by competing interests and govt treading cautiously, mediators are increasingly taking over
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The brothels of Daulatdia: Sex workers to get 'honourable' funeral
Islamic leaders have for decades rejected funeral prayers for sex workers because they view prostitution as immoral
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At least 15 refugees drown after boat sinks off Bangladesh
More than 50 others missing as the vessel tried to reach Malaysia
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Indonesia criticises US study concerns over no coronavirus cases
Indonesian health minister calls report 'insulting', says country has proper testing equipment
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'Exhausted': Doctors at China's virus epicentre overworked and unprotected
Some doctors have even worn diapers to avoid having to take off the equipment, says a health official
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Party of India PM Modi stung in New Delhi election
After a vitriolic campaign in which BJP defended a controversial new nationality law
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Japan cruise ship coronavirus cases climb to 174
Four among those hospitalised are in serious condition, either on a ventilator or in ICU

















































