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China virus death toll surges past 1,500, new cases fall
More than 66,000 people have now been infected in China from a virus that emerged in central Hubei
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Google may start paying publishers for displaying news
Negotiations between the internet giant and news outlets were said to be in the early stages
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Public and private researchers hunt coronavirus cure
Researchers are mainly working to develop diagnostic tests, vaccines and anti-virals
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'Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years'
International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests the rise is fuelled by growing rivalries between big powers
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Where's the love? Indonesia says no to Valentine's Day
In few Indonesian regions, government calls for residents not to celebrate the day and to report any violations
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Russian woman faces court for fleeing virus quarantine
According to Russian laws, leaving quarantine is punishable by a fine
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Robot waitress serves up smiles in war-torn Afghanistan
The robot is designed to look vaguely like women wearing a hijab
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China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Many doctors have had to see patients without proper masks, protective body suits due to shortage
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First passengers moved from quarantined ship off Japan
Those who meet certain conditions, test negative for the virus can complete their quarantine on land
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Gas pipeline protests force Canada railway closures
Pipeline is part of a Can$40 billion natural gas export project that also includes a new Pacific coast terminal









