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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
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Hunger stalks southern Africa as climate crisis deepens
Every farmer, big or small, has been affected as well as breeders, hoteliers and teachers
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'Cool' candidate Bloomberg adds memes to campaign arsenal
Trump's surprise election win in 2016 was attributed in part to his use of social media









