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Qatar coronavirus cases jump by 238 in one day

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Qatar jumped by 238 to 262 on Wednesday,…

Shanghai skyscrapers’ viewing platforms re-open as virus eases

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- High-profile fixtures of Shanghai's skyline began to re-open Thursday on a limited basis in a sign…

Australia unveils $11billion stimulus to avert virus downturn

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Thursday unveiled a massive US$11 billion spending plan designed to curb the economic impact…

S. Korea adds 114 virus cases, warns on Seoul cluster

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported fewer than 120 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, but authorities warned that…

Trump suspends travel from Europe to US in coronavirus crisis

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended travel from Europe to the United…

NBA to suspend season after Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The NBA will suspend play starting on Thursday after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily…

Trump announces steps to combat coronavirus’ economic fallout

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced measures meant to shore up the economy reeling…

India suspends tourist visas over coronavirus

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas until April 15 and said it would quarantine…

Italy shuts stores across country to fight virus

by Dmitry ZAKS ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy on Wednesday shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in…

US Congress passes final resolution to restrain Trump on Iran

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Congress on Wednesday gave its final approval to a resolution to restrain President…

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