<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-candidate-joe-biden-picks-indian-origin-senator-kamala-harris-for-us-vice-presidential-candidate-319835"><strong>US Presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris for US vice presidential candidate</strong></a></p>

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<p>Harris, 55, the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, made history in 2016 when she became the first Black woman elected to the US Senate from California.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-known-data-on-quality-safety-of-russian-vaccine-german-health-ministry-319818"><strong>No known data on quality, safety of Russian vaccine: German health ministry</strong></a></p>

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<p>After President Putin announced that Russia had launched the world's first coronavirus vaccine, Germany's health ministry said that "there is no known data on the quality, efficacy and safety of the Russian vaccine."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-removed-seven-million-posts-in-second-quarter-for-false-coronavirus-information-319836"><strong>Facebook removed seven million posts in second quarter for false coronavirus information</strong></a></p>

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<p>Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it removed 7 million posts in the second quarter for sharing false information about the novel coronavirus, including content that promoted fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures.<br />
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US Presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris for US vice presidential candidate Harris, 55, the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, made history in 2016 when she became the first Black woman elected to the US Senate from California.

US Presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris for US vice presidential candidate Harris, 55, the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, made history in 2016 when she became the first Black woman elected to the US Senate from California. No known data on quality, safety of Russian vaccine: German health ministry After President Putin announced that Russia had launched the world's first coronavirus vaccine, Germany's health ministry said that "there is no known data on the quality, efficacy and safety of the Russian vaccine." Facebook removed seven million posts in second quarter for false coronavirus information Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it removed 7 million posts in the second quarter for sharing false information about the novel coronavirus, including content that promoted fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures.

Morning news brief: Biden picks Kamala, Russian vaccine, Facebook and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-briefly-evacuated-during-press-conference-after-shooting-outside-white-house-319589">Donald Trump briefly evacuated during press conference after shooting outside White House</a></p>

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<p>The president was abruptly ushered out of the press event and black-clad secret service agents with automatic rifles rushed across the lawn north of the White House.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanese-leaders-were-informed-of-risk-posed-by-explosives-at-port-in-july-reports-319592">Lebanese leaders were informed of risk posed by explosives at port in July: Reports</a></p>

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<p>Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab, 61, on August 10 announced the resignation of his government after four cabinet ministers quit amid street protests in the aftermath of the Beirut blasts.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-targets-convoy-carrying-us-military-equipment-near-iraq-kuwait-crossing-319587">Explosion targets convoy carrying US military equipment near Iraq-Kuwait crossing</a></p>

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<p>It was not immediately clear if there were any US troops in the convoy or if anyone had been injured in the explosion, which went off just before 9 pm Baghdad time (1800 GMT).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The official said a draft regulation, which has not been finalized and could change, would give the government authorization to block individuals.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-chinese-beat-up-pakistanis-saudi-shuts-oil-tap-319579">Gravitas: Chinese beat up Pakistanis, Saudi shuts oil tap</a></p>

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Donald Trump briefly evacuated during press conference after shooting outside White House The president was abruptly ushered out of the press event and black-clad secret service agents with automatic rifles rushed across the lawn north of the White House.

Donald Trump briefly evacuated during press conference after shooting outside White House The president was abruptly ushered out of the press event and black-clad secret service agents with automatic rifles rushed across the lawn north of the White House. Lebanese leaders were informed of risk posed by explosives at port in July: Reports Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab, 61, on August 10 announced the resignation of his government after four cabinet ministers quit amid street protests in the aftermath of the Beirut blasts. Explosion targets convoy carrying US military equipment near Iraq-Kuwait crossing It was not immediately clear if there were any US troops in the convoy or if anyone had been injured in the explosion, which went off just before 9 pm Baghdad time (1800 GMT). Trump weighs blocking US citizens coming home if coronavirus infection feared The official said a draft regulation, which has not been finalized and could change, would give the government authorization to block individuals. Gravitas: Chinese beat up Pakistanis, Saudi shuts oil tap ×

Morning news brief: Shooting outside White House, Beirut blasts were predicted and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-condemns-cowardly-attack-in-niger-vows-to-fight-terrorist-groups-in-the-sahel-region-319283">Macron condemns 'cowardly' attack in Niger, vows to fight 'terrorist groups in the Sahel region'</a></p>

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<p>The French leader, who spoke with his Niger counterpart Mahamadou Issoufou, added that he was determined to help counter the "terrorist groups in the Sahel region".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ongoing-historic-visit-to-taiwan-a-true-honour-for-trump-administration-319305">Ongoing historic visit to Taiwan a 'true honour' for Trump administration</a></p>

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<p>The visit is largely being seen as a token of support to Taiwan, which has for long been sidelined diplomatically with countries favouring recognition of China instead.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-democracy-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-arrested-under-national-security-law-319295">Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under National Security Law</a></p>

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<p>Lai, a beloved voice in Hong Kong, is seen as a traitor and &nbsp;the biggest 'black hand' in the Chinese media.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-protesters-clash-after-belarus-presidential-vote-319291">Police, protesters clash after Belarus presidential vote</a></p>

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<p>State-approved exit polls showed him winning 79.7% of the vote while his main opponent Svetlana Tikhanouskaya, a former English teacher who emerged from obscurity a few weeks ago to lead rallies against him, received 6.8%.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/lebanon-blast-protests-near-parliament-building-protesters-rebelled-with-tear-gas-319303">Lebanon Blast: Protests near Parliament building, Protesters rebelled with tear gas</a></p>

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Macron condemns 'cowardly' attack in Niger, vows to fight 'terrorist groups in the Sahel region' The French leader, who spoke with his Niger counterpart Mahamadou Issoufou, added that he was determined to help counter the "terrorist groups in the Sahel region".

Macron condemns 'cowardly' attack in Niger, vows to fight 'terrorist groups in the Sahel region' The French leader, who spoke with his Niger counterpart Mahamadou Issoufou, added that he was determined to help counter the "terrorist groups in the Sahel region". Ongoing historic visit to Taiwan a 'true honour' for Trump administration The visit is largely being seen as a token of support to Taiwan, which has for long been sidelined diplomatically with countries favouring recognition of China instead. Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under National Security Law Lai, a beloved voice in Hong Kong, is seen as a traitor and the biggest 'black hand' in the Chinese media. Police, protesters clash after Belarus presidential vote State-approved exit polls showed him winning 79.7% of the vote while his main opponent Svetlana Tikhanouskaya, a former English teacher who emerged from obscurity a few weeks ago to lead rallies against him, received 6.8%. Lebanon Blast: Protests near Parliament building, Protesters rebelled with tear gas ×

Morning news brief: Belarus violence, Macron condemns Niger attack and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-orders-extending-coronavirus-relief-after-talks-with-congress-break-down-319118">Trump signs orders extending coronavirus relief after talks with Congress break down</a></p>

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<p>US President Trump said his decision to circumvent Congress with executive orders would mean relief money getting 'rapidly distributed'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-in-talks-with-tiktok-to-discuss-possible-merging-reports-319139">Twitter in talks with TikTok to discuss possible merging: Reports</a></p>

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<p>Since Twitter is a smaller company than Microsoft, it&nbsp;would have a long-shot bid for TikTok and would need support of other investors to acquire this deal.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anger-over-beirut-blast-grows-policeman-killed-in-clashes-with-protesters-319126">Anger over Beirut blast grows; policeman killed in clashes with protesters</a></p>

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<p>The protesters said their politicians should resign and be punished for negligence they say led to Tuesday’s blast, the biggest ever to hit Beirut, that killed 158 people and injured more than 6,000.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-protest-in-poland-after-lgbt-activists-arrest-319124">Thousands protest in Poland after LGBT activist's arrest</a></p>

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<p>About 50 demonstrators were also detained by police on Friday as the activist, who identifies as a woman named Margot, was taken away in central Warsaw following a controversial court order.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-sanctioned-hong-kongs-chief-executive-carrie-lam-over-crackdown-on-protesters-319140">US sanctioned Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over crackdown on protesters</a></p>

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Trump signs orders extending coronavirus relief after talks with Congress break down US President Trump said his decision to circumvent Congress with executive orders would mean relief money getting 'rapidly distributed'.

Trump signs orders extending coronavirus relief after talks with Congress break down US President Trump said his decision to circumvent Congress with executive orders would mean relief money getting 'rapidly distributed'. Twitter in talks with TikTok to discuss possible merging: Reports Since Twitter is a smaller company than Microsoft, it would have a long-shot bid for TikTok and would need support of other investors to acquire this deal. Anger over Beirut blast grows; policeman killed in clashes with protesters The protesters said their politicians should resign and be punished for negligence they say led to Tuesday’s blast, the biggest ever to hit Beirut, that killed 158 people and injured more than 6,000. Thousands protest in Poland after LGBT activist's arrest About 50 demonstrators were also detained by police on Friday as the activist, who identifies as a woman named Margot, was taken away in central Warsaw following a controversial court order. US sanctioned Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over crackdown on protesters ×

Morning news brief: Trump signs order for coronavirus relief, update on Beirut blast and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ship-owner-files-lawsuit-against-those-responsible-for-beirut-port-explosion-318961">Ship owner files lawsuit against those responsible for Beirut port explosion</a></p>

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<p>According to Lebanon's state-run National News agency, the lady had some staff members killed and wounded.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-wants-trump-to-lose-election-russia-working-to-insult-biden-us-intel-says-318968">China wants Trump to lose election, Russia working to insult Biden, US intel says</a></p>

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<p>In a nutshell, the statement put two of the biggest American adversaries on opposite sides of the election: Russia for Trump and China for Biden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-says-it-will-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-imports-318959">Canada says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports</a></p>

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<p>Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland told a news conference the countermeasures would be put in place by September 16 to allow consultations with industry.</p>

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<p>The blast injured at least 5,000 people and devastated entire districts of the capital, leaving some 300,000 people temporarily homeless.</p>

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Ship owner files lawsuit against those responsible for Beirut port explosion According to Lebanon's state-run National News agency, the lady had some staff members killed and wounded. China wants Trump to lose election, Russia working to insult Biden, US intel says In a nutshell, the statement put two of the biggest American adversaries on opposite sides of the election: Russia for Trump and China for Biden. Canada says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland told a news conference the countermeasures would be put in place by September 16 to allow consultations with industry. Lebanon's Hezbollah leader denies storing arms at Beirut blast site The blast injured at least 5,000 people and devastated entire districts of the capital, leaving some 300,000 people temporarily homeless. Gravitas: Mahathir Mohamad speaks to WION ×

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<p>Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared three days of mourning from Thursday as the death toll in the blasts in Beirut rose to at least 135. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beirut-blasts-death-toll-climbs-to-at-least-135-three-day-mourning-declared-318461">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-twitter-remove-trump-post-over-false-coronavirus-claims-318455" hreflang="en">Facebook, Twitter remove Trump post over 'false' coronavirus claims</a></p>

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<p>Facebook has removed a video post by US President Donald Trump in which he contended that children are "almost immune" to the coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-twitter-remove-trump-post-over-false-coronavirus-claims-318455">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-offers-10-million-reward-against-election-interference-318453">US offers $10 million reward against election interference</a></p>

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<p>US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday offered a $10 million reward aimed at preventing foreign interference in the November presidential election. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-offers-10-million-reward-against-election-interference-318453">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-should-not-be-wrestling-ground-for-international-politics-says-china-318478" hreflang="en">South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for international politics, says China</a></p>

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<p>The South China Sea is a shared home for countries in the region and should not be a wrestling ground for international politics, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-should-not-be-wrestling-ground-for-international-politics-says-china-318478">Read more</a></p>

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Beirut blasts death toll climbs to at least 135; three-day mourning declared Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared three days of mourning from Thursday as the death toll in the blasts in Beirut rose to at least 135.

Beirut blasts death toll climbs to at least 135; three-day mourning declared Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared three days of mourning from Thursday as the death toll in the blasts in Beirut rose to at least 135. Read more Facebook, Twitter remove Trump post over 'false' coronavirus claims Facebook has removed a video post by US President Donald Trump in which he contended that children are "almost immune" to the coronavirus. Read more US offers $10 million reward against election interference US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday offered a $10 million reward aimed at preventing foreign interference in the November presidential election. Read more South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for international politics, says China The South China Sea is a shared home for countries in the region and should not be a wrestling ground for international politics, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency. Read more

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<p>"Life-threatening storm surge will continue along portions of the Texas coast," it said, with the surge potentially reaching 6 feet (1.8 meters) in some areas.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-reports-suspected-case-of-covid-19-in-defector-315999" hreflang="en">North Korea reports 'suspected' case of COVID-19 in defector</a></p>

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<p>The country previously denied reporting even a single case of coronavirus. The virus caused a pandemic across the globe and the country's borders remain closed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/following-multiple-arrests-seattle-police-department-declares-capitol-hill-protest-a-riot-316002" hreflang="en">Following multiple arrests, Seattle Police department declares Capitol Hill protest a 'riot'</a></p>

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<p>The Department of Homeland Security has dispatched a team of officers as a precautionary measure to contain protests during the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-violence-in-us-as-protesters-clash-with-police-in-seattle-kentucky-316010" hreflang="en">Fresh violence in US as protesters clash with police in Seattle, Kentucky</a></p>

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<p>Civil unrest in US&nbsp;was not only confined to Portland -- on Saturday, three members of a black militia were shot in Louisville, Kentucky after a gun discharged at a Black Lives Matter protest.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/public-losing-faith-in-governments-says-survey-amid-surge-in-virus-cases-316000">Public losing faith in governments, says survey, amid surge in virus cases</a></p>

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<p>Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, widely criticised for his handling of the crisis there, appeared to credit an unproven treatment for his recovery from the virus.</p>

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Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas; predicted to trigger flash floods "Life-threatening storm surge will continue along portions of the Texas coast," it said, with the surge potentially reaching 6 feet (1.

Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas; predicted to trigger flash floods "Life-threatening storm surge will continue along portions of the Texas coast," it said, with the surge potentially reaching 6 feet (1.8 meters) in some areas. North Korea reports 'suspected' case of COVID-19 in defector The country previously denied reporting even a single case of coronavirus. The virus caused a pandemic across the globe and the country's borders remain closed. Following multiple arrests, Seattle Police department declares Capitol Hill protest a 'riot' The Department of Homeland Security has dispatched a team of officers as a precautionary measure to contain protests during the weekend. Fresh violence in US as protesters clash with police in Seattle, Kentucky Civil unrest in US was not only confined to Portland -- on Saturday, three members of a black militia were shot in Louisville, Kentucky after a gun discharged at a Black Lives Matter protest. Public losing faith in governments, says survey, amid surge in virus cases Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, widely criticised for his handling of the crisis there, appeared to credit an unproven treatment for his recovery from the virus. WATCH| Study: 21 drugs found to be effective against COVID-19 virus ×

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<h5><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-responsible-for-current-deterioration-in-bilateral-relationship-says-china-315831">US responsible for current deterioration in bilateral relationship, says China</a></h5>

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<p>China's decision to close the United States Consulate General in Chengdu is a legitimate and necessary countermeasure and the US&nbsp;is responsible for the current deterioration of China-US&nbsp;relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-responsible-for-current-deterioration-in-bilateral-relationship-says-china-315831">Read more</a></p>

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<p>US&nbsp;top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that while a vaccine may be determined "safe" by December of this year, he didn't expect it to be "widely available" until a few months into 2021. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-will-not-be-widely-available-before-2021-fauci-315828">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-agents-enter-chinese-consulate-in-houston-after-deadline-for-closure-passes-315839" hreflang="en">US agents enter Chinese consulate in Houston after deadline for closure passes</a></p>

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<p>US federal agents and local law enforcement entered the Chinese consulate compound in Houston on Friday following the order to close the diplomatic facility. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-agents-enter-chinese-consulate-in-houston-after-deadline-for-closure-passes-315839">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-xinjiang-reports-13-new-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-testing-increased-315829" hreflang="en">China: Xinjiang reports 13 new confirmed coronavirus cases; testing increased</a></p>

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<p>Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reported 13 new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the regional health commission said Friday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-xinjiang-reports-13-new-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-testing-increased-315829">Read more</a></p>

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US responsible for current deterioration in bilateral relationship, says China China's decision to close the United States Consulate General in Chengdu is a legitimate and necessary countermeasure and the US is responsible for the current deterioration of China-US relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.

US responsible for current deterioration in bilateral relationship, says China China's decision to close the United States Consulate General in Chengdu is a legitimate and necessary countermeasure and the US is responsible for the current deterioration of China-US relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin. Read more Coronavirus vaccine will not be 'widely available' before 2021: Fauci US top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that while a vaccine may be determined "safe" by December of this year, he didn't expect it to be "widely available" until a few months into 2021. Read more US agents enter Chinese consulate in Houston after deadline for closure passes US federal agents and local law enforcement entered the Chinese consulate compound in Houston on Friday following the order to close the diplomatic facility. Read more China: Xinjiang reports 13 new confirmed coronavirus cases; testing increased Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reported 13 new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the regional health commission said Friday. Read more

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