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29.04.2020 / 07:47

Asian stocks gain after France, Spain unveil reopening plans

BEIJING – Asian stock markets gained Wednesday after France and Spain joined governments that plan to ease anti-virus controls and allow businesses to reopen.

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As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance

BANGKOK – As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling on the public to remain vigilant so that hard-won victories in the battle against the pandemic are not lost.

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The Latest: Tokyo Gov. calls to extend state of emergency,

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Mint Covid Tracker: New infections rising fast in West Bengal, deaths spiking in Gujarat

Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Indore, New Delhi, and Chennai accounted for half of all new cases over the past two days

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Asian stocks open higher; Nasdaq futures rise

Investors are in search of new catalysts to drive further gains in global equities following the 27% surge from the March lows.

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Coronavirus around the world: April 28, 2020

In today’s top coronavirus headlines: The Tokyo Olympics will be difficult to host without a vaccine, top doctor in Japan says; South Korea’s K-pop boyband BTS will suspend their world tour; and Swiss shops are happy to see customers return as lockdown eases.

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Hit With Late Coronavirus Surges, Japan and Singapore Shut Down Music Sectors

TOKYO — Call it lockdown lite. After weeks of downplaying the coronavirus pandemic, Japan is now under a nationwide state of emergency. The nu

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Paul Hollywood to put ‘grumpy’ GBBO persona behind him in new solo move 'The real me'

Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, 54, is known for his honest critique on the baking show, which he believes has made him look grumpy over the years.

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Lisa Snowdon forced to cancel wedding in Japan amid coronavirus pandemic

Lisa Snowdon has been left utterly devastated after she was forced to cancel her destination wedding.

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BTS postpone world tour due to Covid-19 pandemic

BTS have postponed their Map of the Soul world tour indefinitely due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

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Olympics Will Be Cancelled If Coronavirus Is Still a Problem in 2021

The 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan were postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic currently effecting numerous countries around the globe.

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BTS Postpones Entire 'Map Of The Soul' World Tour

BTS has rescheduled its Map of the Soul world tour amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the globe, Billboard has learned.

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Lisa Snowdon cancels wedding amid coronavirus pandemic

Lisa Snowdon has cancelled her wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Brazil emerges as virus hot spot as New Zealand lifts restrictions

Surfers in New Zealand hit the waves at dawn, builders returned to construction sites and baristas fired up their espresso machines as the nation eased a strict lockdown Tuesday amid hopeful signs the coronavirus has been all but vanquished Down Under — at least for now.

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Tokyo Olympics 2021 will be cancelled if coronavirus is not under control

The Olympic Games would be canceled instead of being further postponed if the coronavirus pandemic isn’t under control by 2021, the head of Tokyo’s organizing body said.

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The Latest: Trump urges states to consider opening schools

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Some countries are squashing the coronavirus curve. Vietnam is one

In January, when the world was starting to learn about the new coronavirus, Vietnam’s leader likened it to an enemy the nation must fight. Tens of thousands of people were quarantined in state-run facilities over the following months and entire villages locked down in response to even small clusters of infection.

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Virus tamed in New Zealand, while Brazil emerges as hot spot

WELLINGTON – Surfers in New Zealand hit the waves at dawn, builders returned to construction sites and baristas fired up their espresso machines as the nation eased a strict lockdown Tuesday amid hopeful signs the coronavirus has been all but vanquished Down Under — at least for now.

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Asia shares mixed, eyeing economies reopening, central banks

TOKYO – Asian shares are mixed Tuesday as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in to provide cash to economies.

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Holding Olympics in 2021 will be ‘difficult’ without coronavirus vaccine: official

It is too early to consider lifting Japan’s state of emergency over the coronavirus, the head of the Japan Medical Association said on Tuesday, adding that it will be difficult for Tokyo to host the Olympics next year without an effective vaccine.

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Mint Covid Tracker: Half of all new cases in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Indore, and Krishna districts

The top five states - Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan - account for 70 percent of all active cases now

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27.04.2020 / 17:19

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Japan's Art House Theaters Launch "Temporary Cinema" Streamer Amid Pandemic

A collection of Japan's art house cinemas have banded together to launch a streaming service, dubbed the "Temporary Cinema," to keep the country's indie film community afloat during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The platform is launching with a lineup of 10 Japanese and international indie movies that previously were scheduled to open theatrically at independent cinemas in the country throughout the spring.

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Telangana could tap manufacturing firms exiting China: KTR

HYDERABAD: The covid-19 pandemic has hit the industrial sector across India, but Telangana IT minister K.T. Rama Rao feels there could be a silver lining in the crisis. KTR, as he is known in political circles, said if electronics and textile companies move away from China in the coming months, the Telangana government could work internally to draw potential investors to the state. Edited excerpts of an interview:

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Virtual press conference on COVID-19 outbreak in the Western Pacific Region: 21 April 2020

When I briefed you three weeks ago, I stressed that the pandemic is far from over in Asia and the Pacific. This is going to be a long battle.

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Rupee rises to near 76 against US dollar today

The rupee today strengthened today against the US dollar as an improvement in global risk sentiment lifted emerging market currencies. Opening at 76.17 per US dollar, the rupee rose to 76.05 at day's high. The rupee last traded at 76.22 per USD as compared to previous close of 76.46. Most Asian currencies firmed on Monday as the Bank of Japan announced more stimulus steps to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus, while hopes for further help from other major central banks also underpinned sentiment.

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Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid

BEIJING – Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan’s central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets and more governments prepared to revive struggling economies by reopening businesses.

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The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app

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Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid

BEIJING – Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan's central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets as investors look to central bankers to support the struggling global economy.

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Mint Covid Tracker: Despite slowing trajectory, India’s case count could reach 50,000 in eight days

West Bengal has seen the highest spike in new infections, and Rajasthan has seen the highest surge in deaths over the past seven days

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Indian equities seen steady, Asian shares inch higher

Indian stock markets are likely to remain steady in Monday’s trading session tracking gains in Asian peers. SGX Nifty, up nearly 1%, also hints at a firm opening.

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Kim Jong-un health woes 'down to chain smoking, drinking booze and rich food'

Kim Jong-un's reported failing health could be down to his rich eating habits, experts have claimed.

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Kim Jong-un's doctor 'botched heart surgery as his hands were shaking', sources claim

Kim Jong-un is dead or on his death bed after a heart operation went wrong because his doctor's hand were shaking, reports claim.

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When and how North Korea will announce if Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has died

Rumours surrounding North Korean despot Kim Jong-un's health have intensified today after several media reports have suggested he has died or is in a coma.

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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un 'dead' or in 'vegetative state', according to reports

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is 'dead' or in a 'vegetative state' - according to media reports.

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un 'dead' or in 'vegetative state,' according to media claims

Rumours are circulating claiming Kim Jong-un is dead - while other media reports claim he is in a vegetative state.

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Kim Jong Un is in 'vegetative state', Japanese media claims; China medical experts dispatched to North Korea

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the south side of the Military Demarcation Line that divides North and South Korea, in the Joint Security Area (JSA) of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized zone (DMZ) on

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Surprise outbreak grows on cruise ship docked in Japan

Coronavirus cases are mounting among crew on a passenger-less cruise ship docked in Nagasaki, Japan, raising alarm among local health officials just months after another large outbreak in their waters.

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The Best Anime on Netflix

You're scrolling through Netflix's catalog and have come to a horrible realization: You've run out of true crime documentaries and you've burned through all of Nailed It! three times already. What else is there left to watch? There's anime, and there's never been a better time to get into the medium.

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148 coronavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship docked in Japan: official

Nearly 150 cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed among crew members of an Italian cruise ship docked in Japan after health authorities finished testing everyone on board, an official said on Saturday.

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Mayor says men should do shopping during lockdown because 'women take time'

The mayor of one of Japan's largest cities has sparked a sexism row after suggesting men should shop for food during lockdown because women take longer.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 'vegetative sate', according to reports

North Korea 's leader Kim Jong-un is in a "vegetative" state, according to reports in Asia.

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25.04.2020 / 06:35

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The DIY beauty and skincare treatments you can find in your fridge and kitchen cupboards

If we told you that putting oats, beer or olive oil on your face is a good beauty treatment, would you believe us?

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HDFC Bank dropped by Jefferies in rejig after holding it since 2011

Jefferies LLC has removed India’s most valued lender HDFC Bank Ltd. along with ICICI Bank Ltd. from its Asia ex-Japan long-only portfolio on concern the world’s biggest lockdown may trigger a negative credit cycle for the nation.

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Markets fall nearly 2%, global peers dent sentiment

Indian stock markets continued to be under selling pressure on Friday as weakness in global peers dragged indices while Franklin Templeton closing its six debt fund schemes also dented sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 31,327.22, down 535.86 or 1.68% while the 50-share index was at 9,154.40, down 159.50 points or 1.71%.

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COMMENTARY: Coronavirus will change the way Canadians travel

I flew from Japan to Toronto on March 1, finishing that journey on a puddle jumper to Ottawa. Like many Canadians, I have been dolefully wondering when I might next board an airplane.

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Asian shares lower as Wall St rally fizzles amid virus fears

TOKYO – Asian shares are lower Friday after an early rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished, the latest example of how fragile the hopes underpinning the stock market’s monthlong recovery are.

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Threat of Covid-19 showing no sign of abating globally

The continued spread of Covid-19 remains a real threat for many countries, as Chinese city scales up measures and Japan manages another outbreak onboard a cruise ship.

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Official HIGE DANdism Holds Top 2 Slots on Japan Hot 100

Official HIGE DANdism's domination of the Billboard Japan Hot 100 continues as "I LOVE…" leads the latest tally for the second consecutive week and fifth in total.

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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