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US leads global fight against coronavirus economic threat
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US leads global fight against coronavirus economic threat

The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday led the global charge in response to the growing economic risk posed by the…
Iran says ‘tens of thousands’ may get tested for coronavirus
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Iran says ‘tens of thousands’ may get tested for coronavirus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran is preparing for the possibility of “tens of thousands” of people getting tested…
China virus cases rise again, Trump urges calm after US death
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China virus cases rise again, Trump urges calm after US death

China reported a fresh spike in coronavirus infections on Sunday, as President Donald Trump urged calm after the first death…
In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits
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In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits

The coronavirus outbreak in China is preventing clothing manufacturer Ugly Duck Industry from resuming its normal production of winter coats,…
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 43, with 593 people infected
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Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 43, with 593 people infected

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has reached 43, a health official told state TV on…
FIFA warns coronavirus could postpone international matches
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FIFA warns coronavirus could postpone international matches

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has refused to rule out postponing international football matches in response to the escalating global threat…
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
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South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert

South Korea reported on Saturday its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases and concerns grew of a possible epidemic in…
Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths
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Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths

As the new coronavirus spreads globally, the online battle to keep misinformation about the disease is also stepping up. Google,…
Virus hits more countries as health official warns world ‘not ready’
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Virus hits more countries as health official warns world ‘not ready’

The new coronavirus epidemic swelled on Wednesday with cases in South Korea surging past 1,000 after deaths soared in Iran…
WHO warns of pandemic risk after virus peaks in China
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WHO warns of pandemic risk after virus peaks in China

The new coronavirus has peaked in China but could still grow into a pandemic, the World Health Organization warned, as…
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