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'Improved justice system first step towards welfare state'
AJK president condemns promulgation of 37 new laws in Occupied Kashmir
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Sri Lanka declares islandwide curfew amid COVID-19 outbreak
The South Asian country has so far confirmed 59 coronavirus patients while over 230 are under observation
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Chinese experts warn of new COVID-19 symptoms
Nearly half of cases experience digestive system problems as well as respiratory, say experts from Binzhou University
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Misleading report claims UV light, chlorine and high temperatures can kill COVID-19
Health experts say such practices are only effective when applied properly and can even be harmful if used incorrectly
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On French Riviera, overhead police drone gives coronavirus orders
Armed with a loudspeaker, drone reminding citizens of the government’s confinement order
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Pakistan rebuffs Indian twist on Mirza’s remarks
Indian foreign ministry tried to twist remarks of Dr Zafar about Occupied Kashmir lockdown, says FO
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World Food Program chief tests positive for COVID-19
Head of WFP, former Governor of South Carolina David Beasley says he is in good spirits, with light symptoms
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Deserted streets, digital dancing as Argentina goes into lockdown
Argentina has so far registered 128 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with three deaths
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China says Trump trying to 'shift blame' for pandemic
The exchange marks an escalation in the bitter war of words between China and the US over the past week
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Global food security at risk if India, Pakistan fight
Research shows limited nuclear war between India, Pakistan will impact food security for billions worldwide
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Companies hit pause button as coronavirus infects economy
Govts have pledged hundreds of billions to help virus-hit firms limp along
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China unveils more steps to support jobs as virus jolts economy
China’s jobless rate rose to a record high of 6.2 per cent in February
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Privacy fears as India hand stamps suspected coronavirus cases
People suspected of infection being tracked using their mobile phones and personal data to help enforce quarantines
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Kremlin says Putin does not need a coronavirus test as he has no symptoms
Russia has reported 199 coronavirus cases so far
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At least 24 Afghan security forces killed in insider attack: officials
One of the deadliest attacks since the US signed a withdrawal deal with the Taliban last month
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Muslims in Indonesia divided over Friday prayers amid coronavirus fears
Mosque caretaker says extra cleaning, more soap was provided
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Finnish health boss questions WHO coronavirus testing advice
3,000 people had been tested for the virus in Finland, resulting in around 400 confirmed cases
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Sri Lanka to impose national curfew as South Asia accelerates coronavirus battle
Virus has infected more than 245,000 people worldwide, and led to over 10,000 deaths
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COVID-19: FM Qureshi calls for lifting sanctions against Iran
Asks world leaders to show utmost compassion in these difficult times
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UK hopes newly-made ventilators will be ready for coronavirus fight next week
Airbus is working across the process to provide its 3D technology and facilities
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France says 130,000 of its nationals trying to return home
Asks them to be calm and patient
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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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Russia starts testing coronavirus vaccine prototypes on animals
Process might only yield something for broader use in the next 12-18 months
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Rohingya, UN step up efforts to get Malaysia refugees screened for virus
After cases linked to a gathering in Kuala Lumpur attended by 16,000 people jumped across Southeast Asia
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Pharma chiefs expect coronavirus vaccine in 12-18 months
Global death toll has risen to over 9,000 with more than 217,000 confirmed infections
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Khamenei says US sanctions forced Iran to become 'self-sufficient'
Iran's Supreme Leader also denies rumours of coronavirus infection
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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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Shops close across Turkey, dimming hopes of a boom year
Turkey has taken steps to contain the virus by closing cafes, banning mass prayers, halting flights to 20 countries
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Millions will not die from novel coronavirus: scientist
The new coronavirus is ’80 per cent identical’ to the 2002-3 SARS, says the Structural Biochemistry professor
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Hot air from saunas, hair dryers won’t prevent or treat COVID-19
Experts say there is no evidence the virus can be treated via heat
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California governor orders entire state to stay at home
Around 1,000 Californians have tested positive
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US Senate will seek deal on $1 trillion coronavirus economic aid package
The third taken up by Congress since the coronavirus erupted in the country with death toll exceeding 150
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China reports record new coronavirus cases from abroad
China has intensified measures to guard against infections arriving from abroad as the coronavirus spread worldwide
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South Korea, China, Japan to discuss coronavirus response
Ministers to discuss outbreak in their countries, ways to prevent further spread of the virus
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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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Explainer: What is herd immunity and will it affect the pandemic?
As current evidence suggests that one infected person on average infects between two and three others
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Saudi Arabia suspends domestic flights, trains for 14 days over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has so far confirmed 274 infections and no deaths
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India executes four men for brutal 2012 Delhi bus rape and murder
The men were executed at dawn in Tihar jail, on the outskirts of the capital
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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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‘COVID-19 kills 1 Iranian every 10 minutes'
About 50 Iranians are contracting coronavirus every hour, says Health Ministry spokesperson
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Coronavirus deaths in Italy overtake China as economic damage mounts
With over 242,000 infections and nearly 10,000 deaths, people compare this period to past events such as World War II
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Pakistan rules out viral outbreak delaying CPEC
FO spokesperson says short-term impact will be counterbalanced by effective and swift mobilisation of resources
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Chinese netizens elated at Alvi’s timely visit to Beijing
Dr Arif Alvi visited Beijing on Monday and Tuesday to express Pakistan’s solidarity with China after virus outbreak
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Trump believes old malaria drug may help treat coronavirus
Chloroquine, or hydroxychloroquine, has been used to treat malaria since 1944
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Italy passes China's coronavirus death toll, prepares to extend lockdown
A total 427 deaths were registered in Italy over the past 24 hours
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'One Iranian dies of coronavirus every 10 minutes, 50 get infected every hour'
The death toll in the Middle East worst-affected country climbed to 1,284, say Iranian health officials
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'White extremism under Trump presidency rises by 55%'
Increase in white hate groups driven by 'fear of demographic change, says Southern Poverty Law Centre
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Over 84,000 patients recover from coronavirus worldwide
China’s Hubei province has highest number of recovered people, while 4,025 healed in Italy, current epicentre of...
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NASA employees to work from home due to coronavirus
NASA move aims to curb spread of COVID-19 among employees after 2 test positive
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Malaysia may use military to enforce COVID-19 measures
Authorities say over 10,000 participants of mass religious gathering identified, urged to do medical tests