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Researchers are mainly working to develop diagnostic tests, vaccines and anti-virals

Number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus has been dropping, says Wang YI

International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests the rise is fuelled by growing rivalries between big powers

Official Syrian news agency confirms overnight bombing

In few Indonesian regions, government calls for residents not to celebrate the day and to report any violations

According to Russian laws, leaving quarantine is punishable by a fine

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan suggests the move will counter ‘political pressure’ from Islamabad’s critics

Say they will never opt for love marriage

The graffiti shows a young girl in a headscarf with a catapult and a splatter of red flowers

Many doctors have had to see patients without proper masks, protective body suits due to shortage

Those who meet certain conditions, test negative for the virus can complete their quarantine on land

Pipeline is part of a Can$40 billion natural gas export project that also includes a new Pacific coast terminal

Every farmer, big or small, has been affected as well as breeders, hoteliers and teachers

Trump's surprise election win in 2016 was attributed in part to his use of social media

His interview came as Trump stands accused of interfering with sentencing recommendation for his Roger Stone

Photos of the handwritten sign saying “lavatory for crew members only” went viral in South Korea this week

Contractor says the govt “did not want the slum to be seen” when Trump passes by

His comments are the latest indication of significant progress in Qatar negotiations

Eight of Trump’s fellow Republicans joined Democrats to pass the war powers resolution by 55-45

Explosives tied to balloons and kites have first emerged as a weapon in Gaza during intense protests in 2018

US offer of support comes amid a deadlock in diplomacy between North Korea, United States

Passengers on board were offered a 'Valentine's Day' breakfast

All passengers will be tested, those who test positive will be transferred to the hospital

Health officials raise concerns that the crisis may be more serious than Chinese authorities have reported

The two countries challenge international consensus after it rejects Israeli settlement in the Palestinian territories

In total, 8,018 deserters surrender to military bases in one week long amnesty which started from February 5

Newly-added medical waste is expected to total 179,000 tonnes nationwide in 2020

The announcement comes after NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels and Afghan president claims 'notable...

The Guardian Council, which must approve candidates, has rejected around 6,850 moderate or conservative hopefuls

Alliance’s defence ministers also call on Syrian regime to halt attacks in Idlib

This is the first death of a person who tested positive

Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin always admired Botyan’s daring, patriotism and courage

Shehryar Mehsud has been killed by a roadside IED blast in Kunar; his lieutenant is now group's new chief

There are 15 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Vietnam, five of them in Son Loi commune

In late December last year, at least 17 people were injured in a dual hand grenade and IED attack on the island

Adviser to PM on commerce, industries and investment sees enhanced cooperation between Pakistani, Turkish companies

Bernie Sanders solidifies his front-runner status by narrowly beating Pete Buttigieg in New Hampshire

Blazes had scorched over 10 million hectares in the country, killing at least 33 and an estimated one billion animals

With 97% recycling rate, it is 10 years ahead of EU's 2029 target, by when nations must recycle 90% plastic bottles

The WHO says it is too early to try to predict the beginning, the middle or the end of the epidemic

CDC plans to send replacement materials to make the kits work

More than 300 hotlines have launched across the country to provide mental health advice related to coronavirus influx

China drew international condemnation for covering up cases during the 2002-03 SARS outbreak

Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwaters in recent days

Another cruise ship which spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries finally docks in Cambodia

More than 800 Americans evacuated from China have been placed under quarantine

Federal law requires most colleges, universities to report gifts from and contracts with foreign sources twice a year

While the religious police have stepped back, internal policing within Saudi families, society has not stopped

His removal comes after Hubei's two most senior health officials were sacked earlier this week

Provincial officials begin using a new diagnostic test to look for infections