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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
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Gunmen attack Sikh religious complex in Afghan capital
Defence forces block the area to counter the attack
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Australian charged over 'prank' coronavirus cough on police
He walked to a police station, coughed on a police officer and claimed he had Covid-19
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Australia boosts lockdown measures as coronavirus cases jump
Country’s COVID-19 cases surge past 2,250
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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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'Virus pandemic savaging global economy'
Analysts say infinite monetary policy easing may not be enough and fiscal steps are crucial
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Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021
International Olympic Committee have agreed to postpone the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games by one year
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Wuhan’s coronavirus 'death rate declining than previously'
Originated in Wuhan, the pandemic has hit more than 190 countries claiming over 18,000 lives globally
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Chinese researchers improve cell surface for universal blood transfusion
Human blood type is usually determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells
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Amid coronavirus crisis, sex workers around the world face ruin
From Bangladesh to Bolivia and Berlin to Amsterdam, concerns mount as world's 'oldest profession' faces sudden slump
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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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Modi puts all of India under lockdown for 21 days to fight coronavirus
India has so far reported 482 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths
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4 NATO soldiers test positive COVID-19 in Afghanistan
NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Kabul say 38 personnel exhibiting flu-like symptoms are in isolation
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After COVID-19, death from 'hantavirus' causes epidemic concern in China
The death of a person who has discovered hantavirus from mice in China has caused new outbreaks of concern
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Markets rally as Fed unveils 'game changer' support measures
US central bank pledges to print cash in a move not seen since global financial crisis
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Thailand to declare one-month emergency on March 26: prime minister
Country now has 827 cases and four fatalities since the outbreak began
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Omar Abdullah released after 232 days in detention
Former CM promises to ensure occupied Jammu and Kashmir 'sees better days'
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Arizona man dies after taking chloroquine for coronavirus
Chloroquine phosphate shares the same active ingredient as malaria drugs
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Most of India under lockdown as coronavirus appears in small towns
States have been imposing their own lockdowns, suspending train and bus services
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Vietnam closes Ho Chi Minh City restaurants to curb virus outbreak
There are now 123 cases in the Southeast Asian country, but no reported deaths, according to the health ministry
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US supports Pakistan's fight against Covid-19: Alice Wells
She expresses her condolences on the death of Dr Usama Riaz - first Pakistani doctor to die of Covid-19
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Antonio Guterres calls for ‘global ceasefire' amid pandemic
UN chief says COVID-19 does not care about nationality or ethnicity, faction or faith