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IOC to hold talks with sport chiefs amid Coronavirus crisis

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics scheduled to start on July 24, questions have been raised as to whether the Games can go ahead

Mar 16, 2020

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Cambodia says French national is eighth Coronavirus case in country

The 35-year-old man, who was travelling with his wife and their four-month-old baby, was tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday

Mar 15, 2020

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Irish PM mulls Coronavirus restrictions on pubs after outcry

The Health Minister Simon Harris stated that images from packed bars were an insult to medical workers preparing for a pandemic

Mar 15, 2020

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Malaysia reports 190 new coronavirus cases, most linked to mosque event

The Malaysian health ministry said in a statement that the new cases bring the total number of infections in the country to 428

Mar 15, 2020

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Affected player Gobert pledges $500,000 to virus relief effort

Gobert's pledged donation will provide $200,000 in aid to part-time employees at the Jazz home arena who are not able to work due to the postponement of NBA games

Mar 15, 2020

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Major US internet firms agree not to cancel service over next 60 days

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat, praised the companies adopting the pledge

Mar 15, 2020

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Democrat Biden tacks left, backs Warren bankruptcy plan with student loan relief

The decision to endorse Warren's bankruptcy plan is significant, showing she and Sanders have moved the party's policy discussions to the left

Mar 15, 2020

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France closes shops, restaurants, tells people to stay home

More than 90 people in France who have died due to the Coronavirus outbreak and almost 4,500 were now infected

Mar 15, 2020

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Trump tests negative for coronavirus, extends travel ban to Britain, Ireland

Donald Trump met with a Brazilian delegation last week, at least one member of which has since tested positive

Mar 15, 2020

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UK to ban mass gatherings from next week to curb Coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has so far resisted pressure to take some of the stringent measures adopted by other European countries

Mar 14, 2020

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Namibia reports first two cases of Coronavirus, imposes travel ban

Namibia, Kingdom of eSwatini, Ethiopia and Rwanda all reported their first COVID-19 cases over the last 48 hours

Mar 14, 2020

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FIFA recommends March, April internationals be postponed

The South American and Asian World Cup qualifiers which were expected to be played already have got postponed

Mar 14, 2020

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Trump encountered second person who later tested positive for Coronavirus - White House physician

The US president last weekend dined with a group that included Brazil's communications secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, who has now been tested positive for coronavirus, as per reports

Mar 14, 2020

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Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board

With the departure of Bill Gates from Microsoft Board, it will now consist of 12 members, said the tech company

Mar 14, 2020

As world grapples with pandemic, Tokyo Olympics 2020's Twitter account puts on a happy face

Japanese officials insist the Olympics will go on as planned, and the Tokyo 2020 tweets reflect this

Mar 13, 2020

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Debate offers Biden, Sanders a chance to bridge Democratic Party's divide

The winner of the Democratic primary contest will face Republican President Donald Trump in the US Presidential election, on November 3

Mar 13, 2020

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Flowers and messages of support adorn New Zealand mosque for shooting anniversary

Across the city, hundreds of people attended a private prayer service which took place at a civic centre

Mar 13, 2020

China's Coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan sees single-digit new cases for second day

Wuhan, which is the capital of central Hubei province, registered the five new cases on Thursday, the National Health Commission stated, down from eight cases the previous day

Mar 13, 2020

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Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay, 2020 organising member tells TBS

The Japanese and Tokyo metropolitan governments, local organisers and the IOC have all sought to quash persistent speculation that the Games might get cancelled or postponed

Mar 12, 2020

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Australia injects $11.4 billion Coronavirus stimulus, extends travel restrictions

The effects of the stimulus package remain unclear while the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic widens

Mar 12, 2020

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