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Typhoon forces 140,000 from homes in virus-hit Philippines
Country's deadliest cyclone was Super Typhoon Haiyan, which left more than 7,300 people dead or missing in 2013
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UN won't vote electronically in Security Council election
Although no location was given, the vote is likely to be held at UN headquarters
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Trudeau says world has changed even if pandemic ends, vaccine found
Canadian premier urges people to adjust to a new normal that will require modified behavior
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Germany expects Covid-19 vaccine by year's end
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut says he is hopeful ongoing vaccine research projects will achieve progress soon
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US state body urges India to release Muslim activists protesting CAA law
During Covid-19 crisis, India should be releasing prisoners of conscience, says USCIRF
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Russia's education minister contracts coronavirus as cases pass 250,000
Earlier this week, the Kremlin’s veteran spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said he had also fallen ill with the coronavirus
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City of London curbs cars to aid social distancing
Any meaningful return to the workplace will need to be primarily by walking, cycling and public transport
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Pope joins inter-faith prayers against coronavirus, irks ultra-conservatives
A multi-faith committee formed after pope’s historic visit to Arabian Peninsula last year came up with the proposal
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Bangladesh says coronavirus detected in Rohingya refugee camp
Aid workers warned of potential humanitarian disaster if there is significant outbreak in refugee camps
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India has lost its war in Occupied Kashmir, says AJK president
The occupation forces are busy in massacring defenceless and innocent Kashmiri people, says Masood Khan
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Trump says pandemic clouds US-China trade deal
“I’m very disappointed in China,” Trump says in an interview
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Pompeo gives Israel green light to annex land in West Bank
Israeli government will decide on matter, on exactly when and how to do it, says US top diplomat
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Wuhan residents brave rain, queues for Covid-19 mass-testing campaign
While Wuhan lifted its 76-day lockdown last month, concerns persist over how many asymptomatic cases there may be
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Whistleblower warns of 'darkest winter' if US doesn't plan against coronavirus
Whistleblower Bright was removed last month as director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
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On your bike: Parisians hit cycling lanes to evade virus
People now believe it is better to cycle and breathe fresh air than to be locked up in a train underground
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Indonesian clerics allow Eid prayers at home
Special prayers can be performed in congregation of at least four people, says ulema council
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Malaysia drops 1MDB money laundering case against 'Wolf of Wall Street' producer
Riza Aziz, co-founder of Red Granite Productions was charged with five counts of money laundering last year
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Spain reports slight rise in Covid-19 cases, deaths
Anti-government protest gaining momentum in one of Spain’s wealthiest neighbourhoods
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Coronavirus vaccine possible in about a year, says EU agency
Looks at 115 different therapeutics, or treatments, for the virus, which has killed nearly 300,000 globally
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Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall
However, social distancing measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 likely to complicate efforts
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Trump deepens rift with top doctor Fauci on US reopening
Says Fauci's latest call for a highly cautious reopening "not acceptable"
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Yemen: Epidemics kill over 600 people in Aden
Yemen in trouble with epidemics, including pneumonic plague, chikungunya virus, along with COVID-19 pandemic
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Truck bomb in eastern Afghan city kills five, Taliban claim responsibility
Explosion took place near a military court in Gardez city
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WHO warns virus may be here to stay as toll nears 300,000
WHO says the virus may never be wiped out entirely
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Russian medics ask where Putin's virus bonuses went
Country has world's second-highest number of infections with more than 242,000 Covid-19 cases
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'Major' mental health crisis looming from pandemic: UN
UNSG says even when pandemic is brought under control, grief, anxiety and depression will continue to affect people
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Pakistan condemns Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir
As the world is grappling with Covid-19 pandemic, India is busy further brutalising Kashmiri people in IOJ&K, says FO
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Canada, US 'likely to extend travel restrictions until June 21'
It’s too early to lift the restrictions, so we’re working toward an extension, says a Canadian government source
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Pompeo lauds Israel over coronavirus cooperation, raps China
Israeli business ties with China are an irritant in Netanyahu’s usually close relationship with Trump administration
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Russia aiming for coronavirus vaccine tests in June
First batch of possible vaccines may be available by late July, says health minister
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India unveils $60b credit line for small businesses and lenders hit by lockdown
Credit line is a part of a $266 billion fiscal and monetary package announced by Modi govt
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Dr Imran Farooq murder suspects retract confession
Three men record fresh statements before ATC judge at Adiala Jail
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Focus on Covid-19 battle, France tells China after Taiwan warning
Timing of dispute is awkward for Paris, which has ordered millions of face masks from China because of the outbreak
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Bookstores fight for survival after coronavirus lockdown
'People are being careful not to touch the books too much, they can but they must use (sanitising) gel each time'
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How coronavirus cleared Southeast Asia's traffic jams
Data from ride-hailing firm Grab shows snapshots of traffic congestion before and during the curbs
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Russia sees new 10,000+ growth in coronavirus cases
Country registers more than 10,000 cases in one day for second week in row
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England tiptoes out of full lockdown as economy plunges
Britain has been in extensive lockdown since March 23
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South Korea sticks with virus lockdown rollback despite nightclub outbreak
Officials have linked at least 119 cases of Covid-19
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Smokers more vulnerable to coronavirus: WHO
WHO warned scientists of claims that tobacco could provide protection from Covid-19
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Over 140 small Japan companies bankrupted by coronavirus: research firm
A total of 743 companies went bankrupt in April
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Niger lifts Covid-19 ban on religious places of worship
Nigerien faithfuls allowed to meet in places of worship on condition that they respect preventive measures
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Pompeo due in Israel for talks on West Bank annexations
Palestinians have rejected Trump's plan and cut ties with the Trump administration in 2017 over its pro-Israel stance
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Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 9
Thailand, 2,844 patients have recovered from infections and gone home
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Brazil's Bolsonaro denies blocking police probe
Police are reportedly investigating multiple cases involving Bolsonaro and his inner circle
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Americas pass Europe in number of coronavirus cases
US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean have more than 1.8 million reported Covid-19 cases
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Seoul sees virus tests surge after promising anonymity
As of Wednesday morning, 119 cases nationwide had been linked to the Itaewon cluster
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US death toll 'almost certainly' higher than reported, says Fauci
'The true death toll from Covid-19 in the United States is likely higher than the official 80,000 count'
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Turkey says UAE spreading chaos in Middle East
FM Mevlut Cavusoglu says UAE along with Egypt and other countries are 'trying to destabilise the whole region'
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India is preparing for 'buccaneering salvo' against Pakistan, says AJK president
Indian rulers consider Covid-19 crisis as most opportune for such recklessness, says Sardar Masood
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TikTok star who licked toilet seat for coronavirus challenge says she is positive
21-year-old shot to fame for licking a toilet seat on a plane which garnered millions of views













































