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India prepares large-scale repatriation of workers stranded by pandemic

Arab Gulf states join effort that officials say could bring home nearly 200,000 people in first wave alone

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National traumas familiar for virus-hit, unscathed countries

LONDON – National traumas or major political convulsions have been familiar and bloodied territory in the latter 20th and early 21st centuries for some of the countries currently ravaged by the coronavirus.

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Kate Adie on the terrifying moment that changed news reporting forever

This week marks 40 years since a group of six armed men stormed the Iranian Embassy in London, a pivotal moment in how we consume news

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Scots SAS siege hero plea as former soldiers battling PTSD face losing their homes

One of the SAS heroes of the Iranian Embassy siege has called for a lifeline service which supports homeless veterans to be saved.

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Russia sees record rise in coronavirus cases 'with 250,000 infected in Moscow alone'

A quarter of a million people in Moscow have caught coronavirus, according to reports.

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Iran reports lowest virus infections since March 10

The new cases brought the number recorded in Iran to 96, 448 since it announced its first cases in mid-February

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Rajasthan, Telangana may be close to bending corona curves even as cases spike in West Bengal, Bihar

Among big cities, Kanpur and Kolkata have seen the biggest spike in confirmed coronavirus cases over the past week

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Chilling video of mass coronavirus grave in Iran sparks higher death toll fears

Harrowing scenes of families mourning at a mass coronavirus cemetery in Iran have emerged amid fears that the coronavirus death toll in the country has been underreported.

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Six new official coronavirus symptoms listed by US doctors

It's well known that the tell-tale signs of coronavirus are a dry cough, a high fever and shortness of breathe.

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Six new coronavirus symptoms US doctors are finding over and over again

Doctors in the US have updated their official symptoms of coronavirus after doctors reported seeing them time and again.

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Squid are seeking clips of your ‘isolation station’ for their next music video

You and your lockdown surroundings could feature in Squid's next visuals

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Despite pandemic, global geopolitical currents stay strong

Pandemic or not, are there some global currents whose flows are too strong to stop? This week would suggest yes.

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5 things to know today - that aren't about the virus

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today:

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Iran warns it will 'destroy' US warships if threatened raising fresh WW3 fears

Fresh fears have been raised that the globe could be heading towards World War 3 after Iran warned it will "destroy" US warships if threatened in the Persian Gulf.

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Iran Guard commander threatens US Navy after Trump tweet

TEHRAN – The leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned on Thursday that he has ordered his forces to potentially target the U.S. Navy after President Donald Trump's tweet the previous day threatening to sink Iranian vessels.

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Iran, like wider Mideast, relies on deliveries amid pandemic

TEHRAN – For some $15 a day, deliverymen don masks and gloves in Iran's capital to zip across its pandemic-subdued streets to drop off groceries and food for those sheltering at home from the virus.

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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 28 February 2020

Good afternoon to everyone online and in the room.

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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the ministerial meeting of the Eastern Mediterranean Region on COVID-19 - 22 April 2020

Honourable Ministers,

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Dow climbs 456 points as oil stabilizes and small business funding nears

If you are struggling with finances during the pandemic, these tips may be helpful.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Pompeo says Iran needs to prioritize resources on health instead of launching missiles

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that the Iranian regime has gone around the world spreading misinformation about the spread of COVID-19 in their country and asking for resources while they’re launching military satellites and driving ships to harass U.S.

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Mint Lite: Top 10 news and views around the world

Mint Lite is a quick update to up to speed with everything you need to know, and some things that you may not need to know but are just fun to know, in five minutes before you start your day

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Stocks claw higher on Wall Street as oil prices regain ground

New York: Stocks around the world are clawing higher on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed toward its first gain of what’s been a dismal week.

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Stocks rally as small-business relief clears Senate, oil soars

If you are struggling with finances during the pandemic, these tips may be helpful.

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Trump instructs Navy to destroy 'any and all Iranian gunboats' harassing American warships at sea

The U.S. military is accusing Iranian naval vessels of making repeated “dangerous and harassing” approaches to U.S. ships in the Persian Gulf near Kuwait.

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President Trump orders Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats harassing US ships

WASHINGTON – Amid tensions with Iran, President Donald Trump said Wednesday on Twitter he has given orders for the Navy to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian gunboats found to be harassing U.S. ships.

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5 things to know today that aren’t about the coronavirus

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today:

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Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said on Wednesday that it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the United States, a successful launch after months of failures.

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Trump Is Temporarily Suspending Immigration Into the U.S.

President Donald Trump has announced that he will be signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States.

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Coronavirus: Iran begins to re-open despite COVID-19 fears

Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centres to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy, gambling that it has brought under control its coronavirus outbreak — one of the worst in the world — even as some fear it could lead to a second wave of infections.

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Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears

TEHRAN – Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy, gambling that it has brought under control its coronavirus outbreak — one of the worst in the world — even as some fear it could lead to a second wave of infections

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Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill

TEHRAN – Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard acknowledged Sunday it had a tense encounter with U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf last week, but alleged without offering evidence that American forces sparked the incident.

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Prince Philip's car door joke that left Gyles Brandreth in stitches

Like a wide-eyed fan a third of his age, Gyles Brandreth breathlessly scrolls through the VIP selfies on his phone.

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Iran allows some businesses in Tehran to reopen after coronavirus lockdown

Iran allowed some businesses in the capital and nearby towns to re-open Saturday after weeks of lockdown aimed at containing the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East.

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Scan finds coronavirus in lungs of healthy woman, 30, with no symptoms

Scans found Covid-19 pneumonia in the lungs of a healthy woman who wasn't showing any symptoms of the potentially deadly virus.

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The archaeological record is full of dog poop

Dogs—like this ancient Roman pooch—may have left their “mark” in the archaeological record.

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Sebi increases scrutiny of FPIs from 11 Asian countries

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday intensified its scrutiny of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from Asian countries in the wake of fears that Chinese investors could be investing in India's blue-chip stocks at cheap valuations through indirect routes.

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US accuses Iran of 'dangerous' harassment of US warships

The U.S. military is accusing Iranian naval vessels of making repeated “dangerous and harassing” approaches to U.S. ships in the Persian Gulf near Kuwait.

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Modi, Jaishankar discuss covid-19 challenge with Vietnam, Iran

The conversation is in continuation of the regular high-level exchanges that Modi has been having with world leaders over the past weeks

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Iran probe theory that coronavirus outbreak is 'biological warfare'

Iranian authorities say they are investigating whether "biological warfare" could be behind the coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid-19 update: New York City now has more coronavirus cases than China, UK

New York: New York City, the epicenter of the COVID19 pandemic in the US, now alone has over 100,000 novel coronavirus cases, more than the confirmed cases in China and the UK, according to the official data.

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World’s militaries forced to adapt amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has forced militaries and militias to adapt to an invisible enemy, even as traditional conflicts grind on.

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Israel tightens quarantine measures in Jerusalem to slow spread of coronavirus

The Israeli government approved a tight quarantine of several areas of Jerusalem on Sunday, including the historic Old City, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the city’s most susceptible neighbourhoods.

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A look at how the outbreak affects some militaries and conflicts

Israel: The coronavirus pandemic has forced militaries and militias to adapt to an invisible enemy, even as traditional conflicts grind on.

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World's militaries face a new enemy in virus outbreak

TEL AVIV – The coronavirus pandemic has forced militaries and militias to adapt to an invisible enemy, even as traditional conflicts grind on.

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Israel tightens quarantine in Jerusalem to halt virus spread

JERUSALEM – The Israeli government approved a tight quarantine of several areas of Jerusalem on Sunday, including the historic Old City, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the city's most susceptible neighborhoods.

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Maha Police files FIR against 156 foreigners who attended Tablighi Jamaat event

Mumbai: Maharashtra Police has registered 15 cases against at least 156 foreign nationals who had attended the Tablighi Jamaat gathering in Delhi for violation of Foreigners Act during lockdown, an official said on Saturday.

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Iran begins lifting restrictions after brief virus lockdown

TEHRAN – Iran began reopening government offices Saturday after a brief nationwide lockdown to help contain the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, which has killed more than 4,300 people in the country.

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Iran begins lifting coronavirus restrictions after short lockdown

Iran began reopening government offices Saturday after a brief nationwide lockdown to help contain the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, which has killed more than 4,300 people in the country.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0