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Iran to Reopen Religious, Cultural Sites: President

Holy shrines, some of which became focal points of the novel Coronavirus epidemic in Iran, will reopen on Monday

May 23, 2020

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Hertz files for U.S. bankruptcy protection as car rentals evaporate in pandemic

Hertz's board approved the company seeking Chapter 11 protection in a U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware

May 23, 2020

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Australia Calls on Younger People to Get Virus Tests as Reopening Accelerates

New South Wales, which includes the city of Sydney is home to nearly half Australia's roughly 7,100 coronavirus cases

May 23, 2020

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South America a New COVID Epicenter, Africa Reaches 100,000 Cases, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that about half of African countries are experiencing community transmission of the virus

May 23, 2020

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Hong Kong's Pro-Beijing Politicians Say National Security Law Good for Business

U.S. officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both economies

May 23, 2020

Drug Touted by Trump as COVID-19 Treatment Tied to Increased Risk of Death: Study

Malaria drug hydroxychloroquine which U.S. President Donald Trump says he has been taking is tied to increased risk of death in COVID-19 patients says study

May 22, 2020

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Thailand to Extend Coronavirus Emergency to End of June

Thailand to maintain its state of emergency until the end of June in an effort to keep infections under control as the government prepares to ease restrictions

May 22, 2020

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China drops word 'peaceful' in latest push for Taiwan 'reunification'

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left out the word 'peaceful' on Friday in referring to Beijing's desire to 'reunify' with Chinese-claimed Taiwan, indicating an apparent policy shift

May 22, 2020

With Economy Losing Steam, China Gives up on GDP Growth Target, Accelerates Spending

As the economy shrinks 6.8% in the first quarter, China abandons economic growth target this year even as it reels under coronavirus impact.

May 22, 2020

UK PM Johnson Will Not Face Criminal Action Over Links to US Businesswoman

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not face criminal action following allegations of misconduct over his relationship with a US tech entrepreneur

May 21, 2020

US Masses Planes at Japan Base to Show Foes and Allies it can Handle Coronavirus

US Air Force transport aircraft on Thursday massed at Yokota Air Base in Japan, to show potential foes and allies it was ready for action despite the coronavirus emergency

May 21, 2020

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US to sell Taiwan $180 million of torpedoes, angering China

The US government's possible sale of advanced torpedoes to Taiwan worth around $180 million further sours the tension between Washington and Beijing

May 21, 2020

UK's COVID-19 Tracking System Under Fire Amid Warning of Second Spike

UK official said there were technical issues with the app but that traditional measures would be used until it works

May 21, 2020

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Asia Shares Tread Lightly, Await China Policy Meeting

Tension escalated between the U.S. and China due to President Donald Trump's criticism of Beijing's handling of the coronavirus outbreak

May 21, 2020

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Michigan Flooding Displaces Thousands, Encroaches on Dow Chemical Plant

Floodwaters submerged central Michigan town of Midland, while it displaced thousands of residents and spread into a Dow Chemical plant in the riverfront city.

May 21, 2020

Coronavirus

Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 5 Million, Infections Rising in South America

The true number of Coronavirus casualties is thought to be higher as testing is still limited and many countries do not include fatalities outside of hospitals

May 21, 2020

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Thailand Detains 15 Rohingya Migrants for Illegal Entry

All belong to Buthidaung, which is home to one of the largest concentrations of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar's northwestern Rakhine State

May 20, 2020

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'It's up to us': How Merkel and Macron Revived EU Solidarity

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, proposed a bold move to help the European Union's weaker economy

May 20, 2020

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World's Largest Sovereign Fund Vows More Transparency on Shareholder Votes

On Wednesday, the world's largest wealth fund with $1 trillion worth of assets said it will make the vote at shareholder meetings more transparent

May 20, 2020

Oil up on Lower US Stocks, Firmer Demand

Weak crude refining profits are still continuing that might delay the recovery in the demand for oil

May 20, 2020

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