Iraq's president&nbsp;named 54-year old Adnan al-Zurfi as the new prime minister of the country.

Zurfi now has 30 days to prove his majority in the Parliament. al-Zurfi is widely perceived as a pro-Western politician in Iraq.

He has lived in the United States and even holds dual citizenship of US and Iran but Iraqi law requires him to give up his US citizenship before he can take charge.

al-Zurfi has served multiple terms as the governor of Najaf and will now head the Nasr group in the country's parliament.

Early in his career, al-Zurfi belonged to the Dawa party which opposed the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. Two years back, he was elected to the country's parliament.

The pro-Iran bloc has already rejected his designation. Fatah which is the political arm of the Iran-backed Hashed al-Shaabi released a statement calling the move "unconstitutional".

However, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the US would support al-Zurfi if he upholds Iraqi sovereignty and provides basic amenities to the people of Iraq.

The PM-designate asked the country to prepare for fresh elections within a&nbsp;year's time, vowed to restore civil peace and to handover weapons to the state.

"I will make sure to prepare free, fair, transparent elections within a maximum period of one year in cooperation with the UN committee in Iraq," Adnan al-Zurfi said, adding," I will work to confine arms to the hands of the state, eliminate all armed manifestations, and enforce state authority. I will also work to restore the full civil peace and joint coexistence among all whatever their variety alike and without discrimination."

Iraq's president named 54-year old Adnan al-Zurfi as the new prime minister of the country. Zurfi now has 30 days to prove his majority in the Parliament. al-Zurfi is widely perceived as a pro-Western politician in Iraq.

Iraq's president named 54-year old Adnan al-Zurfi as the new prime minister of the country. Zurfi now has 30 days to prove his majority in the Parliament. al-Zurfi is widely perceived as a pro-Western politician in Iraq. He has lived in the United States and even holds dual citizenship of US and Iran but Iraqi law requires him to give up his US citizenship before he can take charge. al-Zurfi has served multiple terms as the governor of Najaf and will now head the Nasr group in the country's parliament. Early in his career, al-Zurfi belonged to the Dawa party which opposed the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. Two years back, he was elected to the country's parliament. The pro-Iran bloc has already rejected his designation. Fatah which is the political arm of the Iran-backed Hashed al-Shaabi released a statement calling the move "unconstitutional". However, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the US would support al-Zurfi if he upholds Iraqi sovereignty and provides basic amenities to the people of Iraq. The PM-designate asked the country to prepare for fresh elections within a year's time, vowed to restore civil peace and to handover weapons to the state. "I will make sure to prepare free, fair, transparent elections within a maximum period of one year in cooperation with the UN committee in Iraq," Adnan al-Zurfi said, adding," I will work to confine arms to the hands of the state, eliminate all armed manifestations, and enforce state authority. I will also work to restore the full civil peace and joint coexistence among all whatever their variety alike and without discrimination."

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NBA Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus, reports said.

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In a statement, the Nets said that four players have tested positive for COVID-19.

"Of the four, one player is exhibiting symptoms while three are asymptomatic," it said.

All players have presently been isolated and under the care of team doctors. Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive from the virus which led the NBA to call off all matches.

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Detroit Pistons teammates Donovan Mitchell and Christian Wood had&nbsp;also tested positive earlier.

In a statement, LA Lakers said they were in touch with Nets players after the team declared their players were infected with COVID-19.

"Given the exposure risks from our game against the Nets on March 10th we are following the next steps of our COVID-19 procedures and protocols that are established in consultation with various health officials, the NBA and our UCLA Health doctors," the Lakers said.&nbsp;

NBA Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus, reports said. A statement from the Brooklyn Nets: pic.twitter.com/QnETcDEHCJ — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 17, 2020 × In a statement, the Nets said that four players have tested positive for COVID-19.

NBA Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus, reports said. A statement from the Brooklyn Nets: pic.twitter.com/QnETcDEHCJ — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 17, 2020 × In a statement, the Nets said that four players have tested positive for COVID-19. "Of the four, one player is exhibiting symptoms while three are asymptomatic," it said. All players have presently been isolated and under the care of team doctors. Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive from the virus which led the NBA to call off all matches. Also Read: I wish could have taken this thing seriously, says NBA star Rudy Gobert Detroit Pistons teammates Donovan Mitchell and Christian Wood had also tested positive earlier. In a statement, LA Lakers said they were in touch with Nets players after the team declared their players were infected with COVID-19. "Given the exposure risks from our game against the Nets on March 10th we are following the next steps of our COVID-19 procedures and protocols that are established in consultation with various health officials, the NBA and our UCLA Health doctors," the Lakers said.

NBA Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant tests positive for coronavirus: Report

There is now one confirmed case of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-embassy-in-italy-says-its-assisting-more-than-300-indian-students-in-rome-287097">COVID-19</a> in the Indian Army after a soldier&nbsp;from Ladakh whose father had travelled to Iran tested positive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-positive-cases-in-india-jumps-to-147-287102">Also Read:&nbsp;COVID-19 positive cases in India jumps to 147</a>

The Army has taken large scale precautions to prevent the infection from spreading.

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It has suspended all courses in the military starting from next Monday which includes courses for officers who are taking up senior command positions.&nbsp;

The courses which are already underway will continue but with major precautions in place. All non-essential training regimes have been cancelled and conferences too have been postponed or have gone digital.

The National Defence College will remain closed until March 31 with recruitment drives postponed by a month.

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An advisory has been issued to all military staff to avoid mass gatherings as much as possible which includes festival celebrations as well as visits to shopping malls and movie theatres.

The Indian Navy has also issued health advisories to all naval ships moving in international waters. Earlier, the Navy had deferred Milan - the largest ever multi-country wargame involving 30 nations.

There is now one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Indian Army after a soldier from Ladakh whose father had travelled to Iran tested positive. Also Read: COVID-19 positive cases in India jumps to 147 The Army has taken large scale precautions to prevent the infection from spreading.

There is now one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Indian Army after a soldier from Ladakh whose father had travelled to Iran tested positive. Also Read: COVID-19 positive cases in India jumps to 147 The Army has taken large scale precautions to prevent the infection from spreading. Watch Video: It has suspended all courses in the military starting from next Monday which includes courses for officers who are taking up senior command positions. The courses which are already underway will continue but with major precautions in place. All non-essential training regimes have been cancelled and conferences too have been postponed or have gone digital. The National Defence College will remain closed until March 31 with recruitment drives postponed by a month. Also Read: Indian evacuees from Wuhan dance at Indian Army's quarantine facility in Manesar An advisory has been issued to all military staff to avoid mass gatherings as much as possible which includes festival celebrations as well as visits to shopping malls and movie theatres. The Indian Navy has also issued health advisories to all naval ships moving in international waters. Earlier, the Navy had deferred Milan - the largest ever multi-country wargame involving 30 nations.

Indian army soldier's father from Ladakh confirmed with coronavirus

The Chinese video-sharing app TikTok is pressurizing moderators to suppress videos from users deemed too ugly, poor or disabled, as part of the company’s efforts to curate an aspirational air in the videos it promotes.

Moderators were also told to censor political speech in TikTok live streams, punishing those who harmed ''national honour''&nbsp;or broadcast streams about ''state organs such as police''&nbsp;with bans from the platform, according&nbsp;to&nbsp;new documents published by The Intercept.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senators-move-bill-to-ban-federal-employees-from-using-tiktok-285930">US Senators move bill to ban federal employees from using TikTok</a>

The documents exposed that the moderators were told that videos were to be removed from the feed if “the shooting environment is shabby and dilapidated”, since ''this kind of environment is less fancy and aesthetically unappealing''.

These previously unreported Chinese policy documents provide new details about the company's efforts to enforce rigid constraints across its users while it simultaneously attempts to bolster its image as a global paragon of self-expression creativity.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-accused-in-california-lawsuit-of-sending-user-data-to-china-265867">TikTok accused of sending user data to China in California lawsuit</a>

A TikTok spokesperson said the goal was to prevent bullying on the platform, tying the document to&nbsp;a report from December&nbsp;that showed that the company was suppressing vulnerable users’ videos in a misguided effort to prevent them from becoming the centre of attention that could turn sour.&nbsp;

TikTok is owned by Beijing-based tech unicorn Bytedance.

Other documents published by The Intercept show the extent of TikTok’s former rules requiring moderators to enforce Chinese foreign policy overseas.

The site published the company’s live streaming policies, which instruct moderators to take down ''controversial content''&nbsp;that promotes the independence of Taiwan.

The Chinese video-sharing app TikTok is pressurizing moderators to suppress videos from users deemed too ugly, poor or disabled, as part of the company’s efforts to curate an aspirational air in the videos it promotes.

The Chinese video-sharing app TikTok is pressurizing moderators to suppress videos from users deemed too ugly, poor or disabled, as part of the company’s efforts to curate an aspirational air in the videos it promotes. Moderators were also told to censor political speech in TikTok live streams, punishing those who harmed ''national honour'' or broadcast streams about ''state organs such as police'' with bans from the platform, according to new documents published by The Intercept. Also read: US Senators move bill to ban federal employees from using TikTok The documents exposed that the moderators were told that videos were to be removed from the feed if “the shooting environment is shabby and dilapidated”, since ''this kind of environment is less fancy and aesthetically unappealing''. These previously unreported Chinese policy documents provide new details about the company's efforts to enforce rigid constraints across its users while it simultaneously attempts to bolster its image as a global paragon of self-expression creativity. Also read: TikTok accused of sending user data to China in California lawsuit A TikTok spokesperson said the goal was to prevent bullying on the platform, tying the document to a report from December that showed that the company was suppressing vulnerable users’ videos in a misguided effort to prevent them from becoming the centre of attention that could turn sour. TikTok is owned by Beijing-based tech unicorn Bytedance. Other documents published by The Intercept show the extent of TikTok’s former rules requiring moderators to enforce Chinese foreign policy overseas. The site published the company’s live streaming policies, which instruct moderators to take down ''controversial content'' that promotes the independence of Taiwan.

TikTok coercing moderators to 'filter out videos from ugly, poor or disabled users'

China has announced that it will expel American journalists from three major US newspapers, in one of the communist government's biggest crackdowns on the foreign press and escalating a bitter row with Washington.

The decision, effective immediately, will require US nationals working for the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal to return their press accreditation within 10 days, if their credentials expire before the end of 2020.

The move came as the superpowers also feuded over the coronavirus pandemic, with US President Donald Trump provocatively branding it the "Chinese virus".

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China said the expulsions were in retaliation for Washington's decision to cut the number of Chinese nationals allowed to work for its state-run media on American soil.

"In recent years, the US government has placed unwarranted restrictions on Chinese media agencies and personnel in the US, purposely made things difficult for their normal reporting assignments, and subjected them to growing discrimination and politically-motivated oppression," China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The expulsions "are legitimate and justified self-defence in every sense,'' it added.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-authorities-using-visas-as-weapons-against-foreign-press-report-283792">Chinese authorities using visas as weapons against foreign press: Report</a>

It said the journalists at the three newspapers must hand back their credentials within 10 days, and highlighted they would also not be able to work in the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau.

Beijing also ordered the papers, as well as Voice of America and Time magazine, to declare in writing their staff, finances, operations and real estate in China rules similar to those recently imposed on Chinese state media by Washington.

The foreign ministry said the measures "are entirely necessary and reciprocal" moves that China "is compelled to take in response to the unreasonable oppression the Chinese media organizations experience in the US".

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The row was ignited last month when the US reclassified Chinese state-run media operating in the United States as foreign missions.

China then expelled three other Wall Street Journal reporters, two Americans and one Australian, over what it deemed a racist headline by the US newspaper.

Those were the first outright expulsions by China of a foreign journalist since 1998, according to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said following the latest move against the three newspapers that China was wrong to equate state-run media, which answer to Beijing, and independent US news outlets that can freely report and ask critical questions.

"I regret China's decision today to further foreclose the world's ability to conduct the free press operations that, frankly, would be really good for the Chinese people in these incredibly challenging global times, where more information, more transparency are what will save lives," Pompeo said in a statment on Wednesday.

China has announced that it will expel American journalists from three major US newspapers, in one of the communist government's biggest crackdowns on the foreign press and escalating a bitter row with Washington.

China has announced that it will expel American journalists from three major US newspapers, in one of the communist government's biggest crackdowns on the foreign press and escalating a bitter row with Washington. The decision, effective immediately, will require US nationals working for the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal to return their press accreditation within 10 days, if their credentials expire before the end of 2020. The move came as the superpowers also feuded over the coronavirus pandemic, with US President Donald Trump provocatively branding it the "Chinese virus". Also read: Mind your own business: China to Trump after he calls COVID-19 'Chinese virus' China said the expulsions were in retaliation for Washington's decision to cut the number of Chinese nationals allowed to work for its state-run media on American soil. "In recent years, the US government has placed unwarranted restrictions on Chinese media agencies and personnel in the US, purposely made things difficult for their normal reporting assignments, and subjected them to growing discrimination and politically-motivated oppression," China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The expulsions "are legitimate and justified self-defence in every sense,'' it added. Also read: Chinese authorities using visas as weapons against foreign press: Report It said the journalists at the three newspapers must hand back their credentials within 10 days, and highlighted they would also not be able to work in the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau. Beijing also ordered the papers, as well as Voice of America and Time magazine, to declare in writing their staff, finances, operations and real estate in China rules similar to those recently imposed on Chinese state media by Washington. The foreign ministry said the measures "are entirely necessary and reciprocal" moves that China "is compelled to take in response to the unreasonable oppression the Chinese media organizations experience in the US". Watch: China revokes 3 American Journalists of Wall Street Journal The row was ignited last month when the US reclassified Chinese state-run media operating in the United States as foreign missions. China then expelled three other Wall Street Journal reporters, two Americans and one Australian, over what it deemed a racist headline by the US newspaper. Those were the first outright expulsions by China of a foreign journalist since 1998, according to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said following the latest move against the three newspapers that China was wrong to equate state-run media, which answer to Beijing, and independent US news outlets that can freely report and ask critical questions. "I regret China's decision today to further foreclose the world's ability to conduct the free press operations that, frankly, would be really good for the Chinese people in these incredibly challenging global times, where more information, more transparency are what will save lives," Pompeo said in a statment on Wednesday.

China to expel US journalists, escalates bitter row with Washington

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-spain-grapple-with-coronavirus-epidemic-as-death-toll-rises-287087" hreflang="en">Italy, Spain grapple with coronavirus pandemic as death toll rises</a>

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Italy now has one-third of the world's total deaths from the coronavirus, more than 2,500 deaths have been reported from Italy so far.

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Joe Biden cemented his status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday after defeating&nbsp;Bernie Sanders, 78, in Florida and Illinois on&nbsp;a coronavirus-hit primary night.

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Coronavirus has imposed a worldwide curfew, the most popular sites lie deserted. There are more than 1,80,000 confirmed cases and over 7000 have died.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-frozen-2-actress-rachel-matthews-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-287050">'Frozen 2' actress Rachel Matthews tests positive for coronavirus</a>

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Actress Rachel Matthews, who voiced Honeymaren in Disney’s blockbuster 'Frozen 2' has now tested&nbsp;positive for the coronavirus.

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Italy, Spain grapple with coronavirus pandemic as death toll rises Italy now has one-third of the world's total deaths from the coronavirus, more than 2,500 deaths have been reported from Italy so far.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Italy, Spain grapple with coronavirus pandemic as death toll rises Italy now has one-third of the world's total deaths from the coronavirus, more than 2,500 deaths have been reported from Italy so far. Biden scores big wins in Florida and Illinois primaries blighted by coronavirus Joe Biden cemented his status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday after defeating Bernie Sanders, 78, in Florida and Illinois on a coronavirus-hit primary night. Why China is blaming the US for coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus has imposed a worldwide curfew, the most popular sites lie deserted. There are more than 1,80,000 confirmed cases and over 7000 have died. 'Frozen 2' actress Rachel Matthews tests positive for coronavirus Actress Rachel Matthews, who voiced Honeymaren in Disney’s blockbuster 'Frozen 2' has now tested positive for the coronavirus. Gravitas: Donald Trump: Caught on a hot mic

Morning News Brief: Italy, Spain grapple with coronavirus pandemic, Biden defeats Sanders in US primaries and more

Joe Biden cemented his status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday after defeating&nbsp;Bernie Sanders, 78, in Florida and Illinois on&nbsp;a coronavirus-hit primary night.

Biden has now crossed the halfway point in terms of earning a majority of delegates needed to become the nominee, post the string of victories in high-profile contests and his show of strength on Tuesday.

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The 77-year-old led 62 per cent to 23 per cent against his competitor Senator Bernie Sanders.

In Illinois, Biden was ahead 59 per cent to 36 per cent.

"Our campaign has had a very good night. We've moved closer to securing the Democratic Party's nomination for president, and we're doing it by building a broad coalition that we need to win in November," said&nbsp;Biden.

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Biden has long said that Americans do not want Sanders's political "revolution," they want "results".&nbsp;But he extended an olive branch Tuesday by appealing to Sanders supporters.

"To young voters who have been inspired by Senator Sanders ''I hear you,'" Biden said.

Biden said he and Sanders "share a common vision" to expand health insurance, address economic inequality and fight climate change.

Americans were also voting in Arizona. Biden has led in polling there and is expected to do well, according to poll&nbsp;experts.

A Biden victory&nbsp;would leave Sanders a gravely wounded candidate, having largely failed to reverse his fortunes after losing 18 of the last 23 contests.

Sanders delivered a 20-minute speech online on Tuesday focusing on addressing the coronavirus crisis, including injecting $2 trillion in funding to prevent deaths and "avoid an economic catastrophe."

On Tuesday Biden's delegate count stood at 1,121 compared to Sanders's 839.

A candidate needs 1,991 delegates to secure the Democratic nomination and face President Donald Trump in November's election.

Joe Biden cemented his status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday after defeating Bernie Sanders, 78, in Florida and Illinois on a coronavirus-hit primary night.

Joe Biden cemented his status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday after defeating Bernie Sanders, 78, in Florida and Illinois on a coronavirus-hit primary night. Biden has now crossed the halfway point in terms of earning a majority of delegates needed to become the nominee, post the string of victories in high-profile contests and his show of strength on Tuesday. Also read: I will appoint a woman as vice president, if elected president: Biden The 77-year-old led 62 per cent to 23 per cent against his competitor Senator Bernie Sanders. In Illinois, Biden was ahead 59 per cent to 36 per cent. "Our campaign has had a very good night. We've moved closer to securing the Democratic Party's nomination for president, and we're doing it by building a broad coalition that we need to win in November," said Biden. Also read: Debate offers Biden, Sanders a chance to bridge Democratic Party's divide Biden has long said that Americans do not want Sanders's political "revolution," they want "results". But he extended an olive branch Tuesday by appealing to Sanders supporters. "To young voters who have been inspired by Senator Sanders ''I hear you,'" Biden said. Biden said he and Sanders "share a common vision" to expand health insurance, address economic inequality and fight climate change. Americans were also voting in Arizona. Biden has led in polling there and is expected to do well, according to poll experts. A Biden victory would leave Sanders a gravely wounded candidate, having largely failed to reverse his fortunes after losing 18 of the last 23 contests. Sanders delivered a 20-minute speech online on Tuesday focusing on addressing the coronavirus crisis, including injecting $2 trillion in funding to prevent deaths and "avoid an economic catastrophe." On Tuesday Biden's delegate count stood at 1,121 compared to Sanders's 839. A candidate needs 1,991 delegates to secure the Democratic nomination and face President Donald Trump in November's election.

Biden scores big wins in Florida and Illinois primaries blighted by coronavirus

The number of deaths due to coronavirus in the United States jumped to hundred as President Donald Trump assured the people that they will win the fight against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-doctors-predict-how-long-it-would-take-for-a-patient-to-recover-from-covid-19-286972">coronavirus</a>.

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As the death toll rose, Maryland became&nbsp;the latest state to delay presidential election primaries with New York City considering curfews.

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The number of infected cases has surged to 6,400 in the United States with the outbreak spreading to all 50 US states after West Virginia confirmed its first case Tuesday.&nbsp;

According to John Hopkins University coronavirus tracker, New York reported 13 deaths with California reporting 12 deaths. In Florida, six deaths occurred due to the virus.

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In Louisiana&nbsp;four deaths were reported with New Jersey recording three deaths. In Virginia, two people died due to the virus.

The virus which had a catastrophic&nbsp;effect on the stock market closed 5.2 per cent higher after the economic stimulus announced by President Trump.

Meanwhile, President Trump's comments about the coronavirus angered<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mind-your-own-business-china-to-trump-after-he-calls-covid-19-chinese-virus-287042"> Chinese</a> authorities after he termed it "Chinese" virus.&nbsp;

Geng Shuang, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said that the tweet amounted&nbsp;to "stigmatisation of China".

"We urge the US to correct its mistake and stop its groundless accusations against China,” he added.

Xinhua, the official Chinese news agency called Trump's rhetoric "racist and xenophobic".

The number of deaths due to coronavirus in the United States jumped to hundred as President Donald Trump assured the people that they will win the fight against the coronavirus.

The number of deaths due to coronavirus in the United States jumped to hundred as President Donald Trump assured the people that they will win the fight against the coronavirus. Watch Video: As the death toll rose, Maryland became the latest state to delay presidential election primaries with New York City considering curfews. Also Read: Biden scores big wins in Florida and Illinois primaries blighted by coronavirus The number of infected cases has surged to 6,400 in the United States with the outbreak spreading to all 50 US states after West Virginia confirmed its first case Tuesday. According to John Hopkins University coronavirus tracker, New York reported 13 deaths with California reporting 12 deaths. In Florida, six deaths occurred due to the virus. Also Read: Italy, Spain grapple with coronavirus epidemic as death toll rises In Louisiana four deaths were reported with New Jersey recording three deaths. In Virginia, two people died due to the virus. The virus which had a catastrophic effect on the stock market closed 5.2 per cent higher after the economic stimulus announced by President Trump. Meanwhile, President Trump's comments about the coronavirus angered Chinese authorities after he termed it "Chinese" virus. Geng Shuang, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said that the tweet amounted to "stigmatisation of China". "We urge the US to correct its mistake and stop its groundless accusations against China,” he added. Xinhua, the official Chinese news agency called Trump's rhetoric "racist and xenophobic".

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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose sharply in Pakistan&nbsp;to 237 on Tuesday.

The number increased after conflicting statements were made by authorities on the nation's first casualty due to the viral infection even as&nbsp;Prime Minister Imran Khan's warning that he fears Pakistan won't be able to cope with a major outbreak, saying the country's health facilities would be overwhelmed and would lack resources.

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The Sindh province is the worst-hit with 172 cases, followed by 26 in Punjab, 16 each in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, five&nbsp;in Gilgit-Baltistan and two&nbsp;in Islamabad.

Addressing the nation on the government's efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that the viral infection will spread further in the country.

"I want to tell you that this virus will spread. As you have seen, it will spread, as it is spreading in the world and especially in countries that are far advance than us," he said in a&nbsp;television interview.

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He said &nbsp;9,00,000 people have been screened so far at airports across Pakistan, as part of government's measures to combat COVID-19.

Khan said the government rejected a proposal to close down cities as it will hit hard poor people "will die of hunger".

He said the government has set up a National Coordination Committee, supported by a core panel of medical experts, to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Khan said the government has also set up a committee to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, there were conflicting statements on the first coronavirus death in Pakistan.

Earlier, Punjab Health Minister Yasmin Rashid in a press conference in Lahore confirmed Pakistan's first casualty due to the novel coronavirus.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose sharply in Pakistan to 237 on Tuesday. The number increased after conflicting statements were made by authorities on the nation's first casualty due to the viral infection even as Prime Minister Imran Khan's warning that he fears Pakistan won't be able to cope with a major outbreak, saying the country's health facilities would be overwhelmed and would lack resources.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose sharply in Pakistan to 237 on Tuesday. The number increased after conflicting statements were made by authorities on the nation's first casualty due to the viral infection even as Prime Minister Imran Khan's warning that he fears Pakistan won't be able to cope with a major outbreak, saying the country's health facilities would be overwhelmed and would lack resources. Also read: We lack healthcare facilities, would be devastated if swamped by Covid-19: Imran Khan The Sindh province is the worst-hit with 172 cases, followed by 26 in Punjab, 16 each in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, five in Gilgit-Baltistan and two in Islamabad. Addressing the nation on the government's efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that the viral infection will spread further in the country. "I want to tell you that this virus will spread. As you have seen, it will spread, as it is spreading in the world and especially in countries that are far advance than us," he said in a television interview. Also read: Pakistan reports first coronavirus death in Lahore He said 9,00,000 people have been screened so far at airports across Pakistan, as part of government's measures to combat COVID-19. Khan said the government rejected a proposal to close down cities as it will hit hard poor people "will die of hunger". He said the government has set up a National Coordination Committee, supported by a core panel of medical experts, to combat the spread of coronavirus. Khan said the government has also set up a committee to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, there were conflicting statements on the first coronavirus death in Pakistan. Earlier, Punjab Health Minister Yasmin Rashid in a press conference in Lahore confirmed Pakistan's first casualty due to the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus confirmed cases surge to 237 in Pakistan

Italy now has one-third of the world's total deaths from the coronavirus, more than 2,500 deaths have been reported from Italy so far.

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The country also recorded the biggest jump in cases, two thousand nine hundred and forty-one in the last 24 hours.

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As western Europe grapples with the pandemic, France reported 27 more coronavirus deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the region to 175. There are more than seventy-seven hundred cases of coronavirus in France so far.

Italy said on Tuesday that anyone entering the country will have to self-isolate for 14 days unless they are only stopping over for 72 hours. There are at least 28,000 infected from the virus in Italy.

The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 180,090 with 7,063 deaths across 145 countries, since Monday 56 new deaths reported and 4,569 new cases globally.

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China which till recently was considered the epicentre of the virus reporting 80,881 cases, including 3,226 deaths. Chinese authorities said 68,869 people had recovered from the virus. The country declared &nbsp;21 new cases and 13 new deaths since Monday. 
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Italy now has one-third of the world's total deaths from the coronavirus, more than 2,500 deaths have been reported from Italy so far. Also Read: Mind your own business: China to Trump after he calls COVID-19 'Chinese virus' The country also recorded the biggest jump in cases, two thousand nine hundred and forty-one in the last 24 hours.

Italy now has one-third of the world's total deaths from the coronavirus, more than 2,500 deaths have been reported from Italy so far. Also Read: Mind your own business: China to Trump after he calls COVID-19 'Chinese virus' The country also recorded the biggest jump in cases, two thousand nine hundred and forty-one in the last 24 hours. Watch Video: As western Europe grapples with the pandemic, France reported 27 more coronavirus deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the region to 175. There are more than seventy-seven hundred cases of coronavirus in France so far. Italy said on Tuesday that anyone entering the country will have to self-isolate for 14 days unless they are only stopping over for 72 hours. There are at least 28,000 infected from the virus in Italy. The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 180,090 with 7,063 deaths across 145 countries, since Monday 56 new deaths reported and 4,569 new cases globally. Also Read: We lack healthcare facilities, would be devastated if swamped by Covid-19, says Imran Khan China which till recently was considered the epicentre of the virus reporting 80,881 cases, including 3,226 deaths. Chinese authorities said 68,869 people had recovered from the virus. The country declared 21 new cases and 13 new deaths since Monday.

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A public service announcement video in Vietnam on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-crosses-100-in-us-as-coronavirus-spreads-to-all-states-287098">coronavirus</a> sparked an Internet rage racking up millions of hits as it&nbsp;went viral worldwide.

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The video dedicated to washing hands became an Internet challenge with people on social media mimicking the artists.

The TikTok video garnered millions of hits as dancers lit up the video. The catchy melody and the dancers have now become a worldwide phenomenon as the Internet users said they were filled with "hope" in times of coronavirus.

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At least 16 cases of coronavirus were reported in Vietnam, however, Vietnamese authorities decided to clampdown after 13 people were caught with the virus on a flight to Hanoi.

Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc vowed to "duly punish" those who fail to disclose the virus.

A public service announcement video in Vietnam on coronavirus sparked an Internet rage racking up millions of hits as it went viral worldwide. Also Read: Italy, Spain grapple with coronavirus epidemic as death toll rises The video dedicated to washing hands became an Internet challenge with people on social media mimicking the artists.

A public service announcement video in Vietnam on coronavirus sparked an Internet rage racking up millions of hits as it went viral worldwide. Also Read: Italy, Spain grapple with coronavirus epidemic as death toll rises The video dedicated to washing hands became an Internet challenge with people on social media mimicking the artists. The TikTok video garnered millions of hits as dancers lit up the video. The catchy melody and the dancers have now become a worldwide phenomenon as the Internet users said they were filled with "hope" in times of coronavirus. I love the Vietnamese covid-19 PSA song so much it fills me with so much genuine hope and joy and love and motivation that everything is going to get better because we're all in this togetherhttps://t.co/5VeNHaOgQm — Quarantined Pup (@workingdog_) March 15, 2020 × Tomorrow's episode is prerecorded, but full of the same feel-good twee goodness (though I did sneak in this excellent PSA from Vietnam: https://t.co/ROY4oA9IXK) Stay healthy, stay sane, and thanks for tuning in! 👋🌞📻 — Hello Sunshine (@SunshineBFF) March 14, 2020 × At least 16 cases of coronavirus were reported in Vietnam, however, Vietnamese authorities decided to clampdown after 13 people were caught with the virus on a flight to Hanoi. Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc vowed to "duly punish" those who fail to disclose the virus.

PSA video on coronavirus in Vietnam goes viral, sparks Internet challenge

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 43 in the country with nine more testing positive for the virus on Tuesday.

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said there was no need for a lockdown.

“Even during the 30-year war, during the tenure of the Rajapaksa government, we did not take any decision to lockdown cities or the country," the Sri Lankan President said.

"We managed to defeat LTTE terrorism unlike other countries in the world. Other countries may have the best medical facilities but we managed to cure infected people with our efforts," Gotabaya Rajapaksa added.

Meanwhile, in Colombo, the municipal corporation decided to close all parks including sports fields, libraries and other public places for the next two weeks.

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The government extended the validity period of visas for foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka. The Lankan government said the validity period of all types of Visas would be extended for a period of 30 days with effect from March 14 to April 20.

According to reports, one of the confirmed cases of coronavirus also includes an Army officer with travel history to Italy.

The country's prison department ordered that visitors wouldn't be allowed to meet prison inmates in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 43 in the country with nine more testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. Also Read: Coronavirus confirmed cases surge to 237 in Pakistan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said there was no need for a lockdown.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 43 in the country with nine more testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. Also Read: Coronavirus confirmed cases surge to 237 in Pakistan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said there was no need for a lockdown. “Even during the 30-year war, during the tenure of the Rajapaksa government, we did not take any decision to lockdown cities or the country," the Sri Lankan President said. "We managed to defeat LTTE terrorism unlike other countries in the world. Other countries may have the best medical facilities but we managed to cure infected people with our efforts," Gotabaya Rajapaksa added. Meanwhile, in Colombo, the municipal corporation decided to close all parks including sports fields, libraries and other public places for the next two weeks. Also Read: Aung San Suu Kyi claims Myanmar has zero coronavirus The government extended the validity period of visas for foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka. The Lankan government said the validity period of all types of Visas would be extended for a period of 30 days with effect from March 14 to April 20. According to reports, one of the confirmed cases of coronavirus also includes an Army officer with travel history to Italy. The country's prison department ordered that visitors wouldn't be allowed to meet prison inmates in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus cases climb to 43 in Sri Lanka; no lockdown, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

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