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Wash your hands, Khamenei says, as coronavirus toll rises in Iran
Iran has had the highest number of deaths from the coronavirus outside China, where the virus originated
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Chile president under fire over violence against women remarks
He says that sometimes it's not just men's desire to abuse, but also the women's position to be abused
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UN Libya envoy Salame steps down
Salame was appointed as UN envoy in June 2017
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New Zealand cops probe threat to terror attack mosque
Police say a threat to the mosque was posted this week on an encrypted messaging app
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Ukraine reports first coronavirus case
The man was in a stable condition, his wife has put herself in self-isolation at home
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WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises
Globally, the virus has killed more than 3,100 people and infected over 90,000
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Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits
Virus has killed more than 3,000 worldwide
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18 killed as boat sinks in Brazilian Amazon
Authorities have rescued 46 survivors and 30 others were still missing
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Coronavirus spreading fast outside China, airports to increase screenings
WHO chief says almost eight times as many cases had been reported outside China as inside in the previous 24 hours
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Coronavirus treatments could be available by summer: Pence
Gilead drug remdesivir has already been used to treat one infected patient in the US
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Iran condemns violence against Muslims in India
Iranian foreign minister urges Indian authorities to ensure the wellbeing of 'all Indians'
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Indian lawmakers scuffle over citizenship riots where 41 died
In parliament, opposition legislators shout slogans, wave posters demanding the resignation of Amit Shah
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S.Korea coronavirus cases approach 5,000
28 people have died because of the epidemic
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China reports 125 new virus cases, raises death toll to 2,943
The number of cases in China has been generally declining
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India’s Modi announces to ‘quit social media’
Says he is ‘giving up’ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
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Intra-Afghan dialogue likely to begin next month: sources
Afghan government, the Taliban will hold negotiations to end decades-long war, say sources
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US, Afghan Taliban deal raises hope for peace
The United States and the Afghan Taliban are set to sign a historic deal in Doha today
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Delhi judge transferred over criticising Modi govt for communal riots
At least 42 people killed, over 200 injured in anti-Muslim citizenship law protests since Sunday
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PM Imran likens Delhi ‘pogrom’ to Kristallnacht
Modi conducted pogrom against Muslims in Gujarat as CM and now we are seeing the same in New Delhi, tweets premier
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Attacks on Muslims in Delhi are worrying: UN human rights chief
Ex-president of Chile expresses concern over situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir
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Bangladeshi govt urged to cancel Modi visit over Delhi communal riots
At least 42 people killed, over 200 injured in anti-Muslim citizenship law protests since Sunday
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Pakistan expresses concern over killing of Turkish soldiers in Syria
Our thoughts and prayers are with bereaved families and Turkish nation, says FO spokesperson
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No country will be spared, warn experts, as fight against coronavirus ramps up
New infections reported around the world now surpassing those in mainland China
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US asks its army in Saudi Arabia to avoid crowded venues amid coronavirus alert
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the only countries around the Gulf not to have reported coronavirus infections so far
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UN chief calls for end to 'stupid' gender inequality
This year, the UN achieves gender parity across its senior-most ranks and has pledged to extend it worldwide
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Germany quarantines 1,000 as coronavirus cases push past 50
The move has been made after an infected couple participated in carnival celebrations during mid-February
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Russian warships transit Bosphorus as Turkey tensions soar
Tensions spiralled between Turkey and Russia following the deaths of at least 33 Turkish soldiers in Syria
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Turkey rejects Russian explanation over Idlib attack
Turkish defence minister says the strike took place despite coordination with Russian officials
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Afghan officials to meet Taliban ahead of US troop withdrawal agreement
Initially, Ghani was reluctant to send a delegation to meet the Taliban
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NATO to hold urgent talks after Turkish troops killed in Syria
33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike
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33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria's Idlib
Latest attack means 53 Turkish personnel have been killed in Idlib this month
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US spy agencies monitor coronavirus spread, concerns about India: sources
India's available countermeasures and the potential for the virus to spread is a serious concern
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A Delhi neighbourhood divided by a highway and now hatred
Fear and suspicion have replaced generally cordial relations between Hindus and Muslims in the Indian capital
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Nigeria braces as coronavirus hits megacity Lagos
Prior to the case in Nigeria, there had been just two cases on the continent , in Egypt and Algeria
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Hundreds head towards Europe border after reports Turkey 'opens gates'
Nearly 300 migrants arrived in Edirne province on the border with Greece in a bid to go to Europe
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Tensions high in Delhi as death toll from sectarian riots rises to 38
Groups armed with swords and guns have set fire to thousands of properties and vehicles in the Indian capital
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New Zealand confirms first case of the new coronavirus
The virus is confirmed in a person who has returned from Iran; authorities say chances of a community outbreak is low
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WHO says virus at 'decisive point' as world battles spread
IMF, WB are ready to provide countries in need with immediate emergency funding to fight the coronavirus outbreak
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China reports 44 new virus deaths, raises death toll to 2,788
General decline in new infections in China comes as infections in other countries gather pace
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Iran cancels Friday prayer as coronavirus death toll reaches 26
The outbreak prompts authorities to call off Friday prayers in several cities including Tehran
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In pictures: Amid Delhi's blood-letting, a Hindu bride weds in a Muslim neighbourhood
Dressed in wedding finery, the bride says she was weeping on her wedding at her home as violent mobs battled outside
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Erdogan denounces 'massacres' committed against Muslims in India
Turkish president lashes out during a speech in Ankara after violence broke between mobs of Hindus and Muslims
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US diplomat urges Delhi rioters to 'refrain from violence' as death toll reaches 34
Our hearts go out to the families of the deceased, tweets Alice Wells
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OIC condemns 'anti-Muslim' violence in India
Organisation of Muslim states urges India to stop desecration of mosques, demands perpetrators be brought to justice
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Malaysian parliament to decide new PM amid crisis
A candidate must have the backing of at least 112 MPs to become premier
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Trump downplays epidemic fears as virus spreads around world
More than 2,700 people have died in China and some 78,000 have been infected
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US, South Korea postpone joint military exercises over virus
United States has 28,500 troops in South Korea to protect it against the nuclear-armed North
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Two new UK coronavirus cases linked to Italy, Tenerife
Diagnosed cases in UK reach to 15
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Virus quarantines must be 'proportionate', respect rights: UN
Addressing the UN Human Rights Council, Michelle Bachelet hails teams around the world working to rein in COVID-19
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Iran's death toll from coronavirus reaches 26: health ministry
The country has the highest number of deaths from the virus outside China