<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-executive-order-banning-transactions-with-tiktok-owner-after-45-days-318735">Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok owner after 45 days</a></p>

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<p>'The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security,' the order said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mahinda-rajapaksa-led-slpp-registers-landslide-victory-in-sri-lankas-parliamentary-polls-318727">Mahinda Rajapaksa-led SLPP registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls</a></p>

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<p>The official results declared showed that the Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) alone had won 145 seats and with its allies have 150 seats, a two thirds majority in the 225-member parliament.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-saudi-spy-accuses-crown-prince-of-trying-to-assassinate-him-318715">Ex-Saudi spy accuses crown prince of trying to assassinate him</a></p>

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<p>Saad Aljabri said Prince Mohammed sent a 'hit squad' to Canada, where he lives in exile, to kill and dismember him in the same way that Khashoggi was murdered allegedly by the prince's agents in Istanbul in October 2018.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-revokes-global-do-not-travel-coronavirus-warning-318718">US revokes global 'do not travel' coronavirus warning</a></p>

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<p>The announcement comes as President Donald Trump seeks a quick return to normal in the United States, which has suffered by far the highest number of deaths from COVID-19.</p>

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Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok owner after 45 days 'The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security,' the order said.

Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok owner after 45 days 'The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security,' the order said. Mahinda Rajapaksa-led SLPP registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls The official results declared showed that the Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) alone had won 145 seats and with its allies have 150 seats, a two thirds majority in the 225-member parliament. Ex-Saudi spy accuses crown prince of trying to assassinate him Saad Aljabri said Prince Mohammed sent a 'hit squad' to Canada, where he lives in exile, to kill and dismember him in the same way that Khashoggi was murdered allegedly by the prince's agents in Istanbul in October 2018. US revokes global 'do not travel' coronavirus warning The announcement comes as President Donald Trump seeks a quick return to normal in the United States, which has suffered by far the highest number of deaths from COVID-19. Gravitas: Beirut blasts | First ground report on WION ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-from-massive-explosion-in-beirut-rises-to-78-pm-says-those-responsible-will-pay-318197" hreflang="en">Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay</a></p>

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<p>Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-from-massive-explosion-in-beirut-rises-to-78-pm-says-those-responsible-will-pay-318197">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-isaias-kills-four-in-us-leaves-over-28-million-homes-without-electricity-318202">Storm Isaias kills four in US, leaves over 2.8 million homes without power</a></p>

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<p>Tropical storm Isaias has killed at least four people so far, as it made its way through the US Atlantic Coast. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-isaias-kills-four-in-us-leaves-over-28-million-homes-without-electricity-318202">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-to-assist-lebanon-calls-the-beirut-explosion-an-attack-318203">Trump promises to assist Lebanon, calls the Beirut explosion an 'attack'</a></p>

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<p>United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to a massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut as a possible attack, and extended help to the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-to-assist-lebanon-calls-the-beirut-explosion-an-attack-318203">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-says-unclear-whether-us-government-will-get-cut-of-tiktok-sale-318229" hreflang="en">White House says unclear whether US government will get cut of TikTok sale</a></p>

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<p>White House officials on Tuesday could not say how the US&nbsp;government would receive a portion of the proceeds from any sale of TikTok's US&nbsp;operations, one day after President Donald Trump called for a cut of the money. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-says-unclear-whether-us-government-will-get-cut-of-tiktok-sale-318229">Read more</a></p>

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Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78.

Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78. Read more Storm Isaias kills four in US, leaves over 2.8 million homes without power Tropical storm Isaias has killed at least four people so far, as it made its way through the US Atlantic Coast. Read more Trump promises to assist Lebanon, calls the Beirut explosion an 'attack' United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to a massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut as a possible attack, and extended help to the country. Read more White House says unclear whether US government will get cut of TikTok sale White House officials on Tuesday could not say how the US government would receive a portion of the proceeds from any sale of TikTok's US operations, one day after President Donald Trump called for a cut of the money. Read more

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-hanna-makes-landfall-on-padre-island-texas-predicted-to-trigger-flash-floods-315998" hreflang="en">Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas; predicted to trigger flash floods</a></p>

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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>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/study-21-drugs-found-to-be-effective-against-covid-19-virus-316008" hreflang="en">Study: 21 drugs found to be effective against COVID-19 virus</a></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 ×

Morning News Brief: Fresh violence in US, Hurricane Hanna makes landfall, and more

<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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-will-not-be-widely-available-before-2021-fauci-315828" hreflang="en">Coronavirus vaccine will not be 'widely available' before 2021: Fauci</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

Morning news brief: China blames US for deterioration in bilateral ties, possible COVID-19 vaccine and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-voters-overwhelmingly-back-putins-reform-plan-to-rule-until-2036-310054?utm_source=izooto&amp;utm_medium=push_notifications&amp;utm_campaign=Russia%20votes&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=">Russian voters overwhelmingly back Putin's reform plan to rule until 2036</a></p>

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<p>Russians overwhelmingly approved a package of constitutional changes in a nationwide vote, partial results showed Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to potentially extend his two-decade rule until 2036. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-voters-overwhelmingly-back-putins-reform-plan-to-rule-until-2036-310054?utm_source=izooto&amp;utm_medium=push_notifications&amp;utm_campaign=Russia%20votes&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-highest-one-day-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-texas-arizona-worst-hit-310056">US records highest one day spike in COVID-19 cases; Texas, Arizona worst-hit</a></p>

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<p>United States recorded the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 706 fatalities. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-highest-one-day-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-texas-arizona-worst-hit-310056">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-richmond-begins-removing-confederate-statues-after-mayor-invokes-emergency-powers-310049">US: Richmond begins removing Confederate statues amid protests</a></p>

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<p>The mayor of Richmond, Virginia, has invoked his emergency powers to remove multiple Confederate monuments in the city, including a statue honoring Confederate General&nbsp;Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, from the city's historic Monument Avenue. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-richmond-begins-removing-confederate-statues-after-mayor-invokes-emergency-powers-310049">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-24-killed-as-gunmen-attack-in-central-mexico-310060" hreflang="en">At least 24 killed as gunmen attack in central Mexico</a></p>

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<p>At least 24 people were killed and seven injured as gunmen attacked a drug rehabilitation centre in central Mexico, local officials said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-24-killed-as-gunmen-attack-in-central-mexico-310060">Read more</a></p>


Russian voters overwhelmingly back Putin's reform plan to rule until 2036 Russians overwhelmingly approved a package of constitutional changes in a nationwide vote, partial results showed Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to potentially extend his two-decade rule until 2036.

Russian voters overwhelmingly back Putin's reform plan to rule until 2036 Russians overwhelmingly approved a package of constitutional changes in a nationwide vote, partial results showed Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to potentially extend his two-decade rule until 2036. Read more US records highest one day spike in COVID-19 cases; Texas, Arizona worst-hit United States recorded the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 706 fatalities. Read more US: Richmond begins removing Confederate statues amid protests The mayor of Richmond, Virginia, has invoked his emergency powers to remove multiple Confederate monuments in the city, including a statue honoring Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, from the city's historic Monument Avenue. Read more At least 24 killed as gunmen attack in central Mexico At least 24 people were killed and seven injured as gunmen attacked a drug rehabilitation centre in central Mexico, local officials said. Read more

Morning news brief: Russian voters back Putin, US coronavirus cases surge and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-us-states-report-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-as-stocks-plunge-305259" hreflang="en">Several US states report spike in coronavirus cases as stocks plunge</a></p>

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<p>Several US states witnessed a spike in coronavirus cases as the COVID-19 death toll climbed to over 1 million on Thursday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-us-states-report-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-as-stocks-plunge-305259">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/twitter-deletes-thousands-of-accounts-linked-to-chinas-covid-19-spin-hong-kong-protests-305264">Twitter deletes thousands of accounts linked to China's COVID-19 spin</a></p>

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US social media giant Twitter said on Friday that it had removed thousands of accounts linked to China, Russia, and Turkey's state propaganda. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/twitter-deletes-thousands-of-accounts-linked-to-chinas-covid-19-spin-hong-kong-protests-305264">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-death-toll-in-brazil-crosses-40000-peru-reports-deaths-of-170-cops-305261">COVID-19: Death toll in Brazil crosses 40,000; Peru reports deaths of 170 cops</a></p>

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<p>As the number of coronavirus cases in Latin America crossed 1.5 million, Brazil on Thursday reported 40,000 total deaths due to COVID-19 and 800,000 cases. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-death-toll-in-brazil-crosses-40000-peru-reports-deaths-of-170-cops-305261">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vows-to-reduce-troops-from-iraq-in-coming-months-305276">US vows to reduce troops from Iraq in coming months</a></p>

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The United States on Thursday vowed that in the coming months it would withdraw troops from Iraq. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vows-to-reduce-troops-from-iraq-in-coming-months-305276">Read more</a></p>

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Several US states report spike in coronavirus cases as stocks plunge Several US states witnessed a spike in coronavirus cases as the COVID-19 death toll climbed to over 1 million on Thursday.

Several US states report spike in coronavirus cases as stocks plunge Several US states witnessed a spike in coronavirus cases as the COVID-19 death toll climbed to over 1 million on Thursday. Read more Twitter deletes thousands of accounts linked to China's COVID-19 spin US social media giant Twitter said on Friday that it had removed thousands of accounts linked to China, Russia, and Turkey's state propaganda. Read more COVID-19: Death toll in Brazil crosses 40,000; Peru reports deaths of 170 cops As the number of coronavirus cases in Latin America crossed 1.5 million, Brazil on Thursday reported 40,000 total deaths due to COVID-19 and 800,000 cases. Read more US vows to reduce troops from Iraq in coming months The United States on Thursday vowed that in the coming months it would withdraw troops from Iraq. Read more

Morning news brief: US reports spike in COVID-19 cases, Twitter deletes thousands of accounts and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/my-administration-will-not-even-consider-renaming-military-installations-trump-304959">My administration won't consider renaming military installations: Trump</a></p>

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<p>Amid calls by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the removal of 11 Confederate statues in Washington, President Donald Trump ruled out any change to US military bases named after Civil War Confederate leaders who belonged to the south and widely supported slavery. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/my-administration-will-not-even-consider-renaming-military-installations-trump-304959">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-names-and-shames-china-russia-for-spreading-disinformation-campaigns-304973">EU 'names and shames' China, Russia for spreading 'disinformation campaigns'</a></p>

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<p>The European Union (EU) on Wednesday slammed China, Russia for spreading "disinformation campaigns" across the world. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-names-and-shames-china-russia-for-spreading-disinformation-campaigns-304973">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-meddling-in-inter-korean-affairs-can-affect-election-north-korea-304974" hreflang="en">US meddling in inter-Korean affairs can affect election: North Korea</a></p>

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<p>North&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;said on Thursday the United States has no standing to comment on inter-Korean affairs, and it is in Washington's interest to stay quiet if it wants the upcoming presidential election to go smoothly, state media reported. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-meddling-in-inter-korean-affairs-can-affect-election-north-korea-304974">Read more</a></p>

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My administration won't consider renaming military installations: Trump Amid calls by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the removal of 11 Confederate statues in Washington, President Donald Trump ruled out any change to US military bases named after Civil War Confederate leaders who belonged to the south and widely supported slavery.

My administration won't consider renaming military installations: Trump Amid calls by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the removal of 11 Confederate statues in Washington, President Donald Trump ruled out any change to US military bases named after Civil War Confederate leaders who belonged to the south and widely supported slavery. Read more EU 'names and shames' China, Russia for spreading 'disinformation campaigns' The European Union (EU) on Wednesday slammed China, Russia for spreading "disinformation campaigns" across the world. Read more US meddling in inter-Korean affairs can affect election: North Korea North Korea said on Thursday the United States has no standing to comment on inter-Korean affairs, and it is in Washington's interest to stay quiet if it wants the upcoming presidential election to go smoothly, state media reported. Read more

Morning news brief: Trump refuses to rename installations, EU slams China and Russia and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-open-nuclear-disarmament-talks-with-us-amid-china-cloud-304668">Russia to open nuclear disarmament talks with US amid China cloud</a></p>

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<p>Russia has confirmed that it will open talks with the US this month on extending a major nuclear disarmament treaty but warned that Washington’s&nbsp;insistence on including China&nbsp;could scuttle efforts.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-open-nuclear-disarmament-talks-with-us-amid-china-cloud-304668">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rest-in-power-george-floyd-buried-in-houston-amid-protests-304666">'Rest in power': George Floyd buried in Houston amid protests</a></p>

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African-American&nbsp;George&nbsp;Floyd was buried&nbsp;in Houston as politicians and celebrities joined in to pay tributes even as civil rights leader Al Sharpton said in anger that "we are fighting wickedness in high places". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rest-in-power-george-floyd-buried-in-houston-amid-protests-304666">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-who-says-covid-19-spread-by-asymptomatic-carriers-major-unknown-304664" hreflang="en">Now, WHO says COVID-19 spread by asymptomatic carriers 'major unknown'</a></p>

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After the World Health Organization(WHO) said that&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;transmission from asymptomatic carriers was "very rare", it clarified saying it was "referring to very few studies, some two or three". <a href="wionews.com/world/now-who-says-covid-19-spread-by-asymptomatic-carriers-major-unknown-304664">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britains-prince-philip-turns-99-in-lockdown-304672">Britain's Prince Philip turns 99 in lockdown</a></p>

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Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip marks his 99th birthday on Wednesday, with the royal couple still in lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britains-prince-philip-turns-99-in-lockdown-304672">Read more</a></p>

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Russia to open nuclear disarmament talks with US amid China cloud Russia has confirmed that it will open talks with the US this month on extending a major nuclear disarmament treaty but warned that Washington’s insistence on including China could scuttle efforts.

Russia to open nuclear disarmament talks with US amid China cloud Russia has confirmed that it will open talks with the US this month on extending a major nuclear disarmament treaty but warned that Washington’s insistence on including China could scuttle efforts.Read more 'Rest in power': George Floyd buried in Houston amid protests African-American George Floyd was buried in Houston as politicians and celebrities joined in to pay tributes even as civil rights leader Al Sharpton said in anger that "we are fighting wickedness in high places". Read more Now, WHO says COVID-19 spread by asymptomatic carriers 'major unknown' After the World Health Organization(WHO) said that coronavirus transmission from asymptomatic carriers was "very rare", it clarified saying it was "referring to very few studies, some two or three". Read more Britain's Prince Philip turns 99 in lockdown Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip marks his 99th birthday on Wednesday, with the royal couple still in lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-to-cut-communications-with-enemy-south-in-row-over-leafleting-304397">North Korea to cut communications with 'enemy' South in row over leafleting</a></p>

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North Korea says it will sever hotlines with&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;as the first step toward shutting down all means of contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA has reported. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-to-cut-communications-with-enemy-south-in-row-over-leafleting-304397">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-sets-1-million-bail-for-minneapolis-cop-no-dismantling-of-police-says-trump-304389">Judge sets $1 million bail for Minneapolis cop; no dismantling of police, says Trump</a></p>

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<p>Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George&nbsp;Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-sets-1-million-bail-for-minneapolis-cop-no-dismantling-of-police-says-trump-304389">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/south-korean-court-denies-arrest-warrant-request-for-samsung-heir-304387">South Korean court denies arrest warrant request for Samsung heir</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-around-the-world-brazil-sees-a-sharp-increase-in-infections-fears-of-resurgence-in-us-304415">Coronavirus around the world: Brazil sees a sharp increase in infections, fears of resurgence in US</a></p>

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<p>Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,113,366 people have had the virus, while 406,413 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-around-the-world-brazil-sees-a-sharp-increase-in-infections-fears-of-resurgence-in-us-304415">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-falsely-portraying-himself-as-willing-says-us-prosecutors-over-epstein-304409">Prince Andrew 'falsely portraying himself as willing' says US prosecutors over Epstein</a></p>

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<p>The Duke of York has "sought to falsely portray himself" as eager to co-operate with an inquiry into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the US prosecutor in charge of the investigation has said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-falsely-portraying-himself-as-willing-says-us-prosecutors-over-epstein-304409">Read more</a></p>

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North Korea to cut communications with 'enemy' South in row over leafleting North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all means of contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA has reported.

North Korea to cut communications with 'enemy' South in row over leafleting North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all means of contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA has reported. Read more Judge sets $1 million bail for Minneapolis cop; no dismantling of police, says Trump Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. Read more South Korean court denies arrest warrant request for Samsung heir Coronavirus around the world: Brazil sees a sharp increase in infections, fears of resurgence in US Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,113,366 people have had the virus, while 406,413 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago. Read more Prince Andrew 'falsely portraying himself as willing' says US prosecutors over Epstein The Duke of York has "sought to falsely portray himself" as eager to co-operate with an inquiry into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the US prosecutor in charge of the investigation has said. Read more

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-new-york-times-pays-homage-by-filling-entire-front-page-with-names-of-coronavirus-victims-300669" hreflang="en">The New York Times pays homage by filling entire front page with names of coronavirus victims</a></p>

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<p>The newspaper will name 1,000 deaths, that is equal to 1 per cent of total casualties in the United States.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-new-york-times-pays-homage-by-filling-entire-front-page-with-names-of-coronavirus-victims-300669">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-1127-coronavirus-deaths-in-24-hours-johns-hopkins-300667" hreflang="en">US records 1,127 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins</a></p>

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<p>The global number of novel coronavirus cases has passed 5.25 million with more than 339,000 deaths, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT Saturday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-1127-coronavirus-deaths-in-24-hours-johns-hopkins-300667">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-discusses-new-policies-for-increasing-nuclear-war-deterrence-report-300671" hreflang="en">North Korea discusses new policies for increasing 'nuclear war deterrence': Report</a></p>

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<p>Discussions at the Central Military Commission meeting also centred on "putting the strategic armed forces on a high alert operation" in line with the "building and development of the armed force <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-discusses-new-policies-for-increasing-nuclear-war-deterrence-report-300671">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfords-covid-19-vaccine-trial-has-50-chance-of-success-says-project-leader-300677" hreflang="en">Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader</a></p>

<p>The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has only a 50% chance of success, said Adrian Hill, director of Oxford's Jenner Institute, which has teamed up with drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc to develop the vaccine. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfords-covid-19-vaccine-trial-has-50-chance-of-success-says-project-leader-300677">READ MORE</a></p>

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The New York Times pays homage by filling entire front page with names of coronavirus victims The newspaper will name 1,000 deaths, that is equal to 1 per cent of total casualties in the United States.

The New York Times pays homage by filling entire front page with names of coronavirus victims The newspaper will name 1,000 deaths, that is equal to 1 per cent of total casualties in the United States. READ MORE US records 1,127 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins The global number of novel coronavirus cases has passed 5.25 million with more than 339,000 deaths, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT Saturday. READ MORE North Korea discusses new policies for increasing 'nuclear war deterrence': Report Discussions at the Central Military Commission meeting also centred on "putting the strategic armed forces on a high alert operation" in line with the "building and development of the armed force READ MORE Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has only a 50% chance of success, said Adrian Hill, director of Oxford's Jenner Institute, which has teamed up with drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc to develop the vaccine. READ MORE WATCH| Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules; Defended by Boris Johnson ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-jumps-to-no-2-in-worldwide-coronavirus-cases-behind-the-us-300497" hreflang="en">Brazil jumps to No. 2 in worldwide coronavirus cases, behind the US</a></p>

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<p>Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-jumps-to-no-2-in-worldwide-coronavirus-cases-behind-the-us-300497">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-no-new-coronavirus-cases-on-may-22-first-time-since-pandemic-began-300498" hreflang="en">China reports no new coronavirus cases on May 22, first time since pandemic began</a></p>

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<p>China recorded no new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the mainland for May 22, down from four the previous day, news agency Reuters report said quoting a statement from National Health Commission (NHC) on Saturday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-no-new-coronavirus-cases-on-may-22-first-time-since-pandemic-began-300498">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-orders-governors-to-reopen-places-of-worship-immediately-300499" hreflang="en">Trump orders governors to reopen places of worship immediately</a></p>

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President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country moves gradually towards a lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-orders-governors-to-reopen-places-of-worship-immediately-300499">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-announces-date-of-second-round-of-virus-delayed-elections-300500" hreflang="en">France announces date of second round of virus-delayed elections</a></p>

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France will be called on to vote on June 28 in a postponed second round of local elections, unless a new coronavirus flare-up makes it too risky, the government said Friday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-announces-date-of-second-round-of-virus-delayed-elections-300500">Read more</a></p>

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Brazil jumps to No. 2 in worldwide coronavirus cases, behind the US Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic.

Brazil jumps to No. 2 in worldwide coronavirus cases, behind the US Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic. Read more China reports no new coronavirus cases on May 22, first time since pandemic began China recorded no new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the mainland for May 22, down from four the previous day, news agency Reuters report said quoting a statement from National Health Commission (NHC) on Saturday. Read more Trump orders governors to reopen places of worship immediately President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country moves gradually towards a lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures. Read more France announces date of second round of virus-delayed elections France will be called on to vote on June 28 in a postponed second round of local elections, unless a new coronavirus flare-up makes it too risky, the government said Friday. Read more

Morning news brief: Brazil jumps to number two, no new cases in China, and more

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<p>President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will have a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-will-have-coronavirus-vaccine-by-end-of-year-says-trump-296461"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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<p>Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro railed against the country's lockdown Sunday in a speech to thousands of anti-confinement demonstrators as the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections passed 100,000, with more than 7,000 deaths. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-tells-rally-brazil-lockdown-destroying-jobs-296462"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-exploits-virus-political-crisis-to-boost-iraq-attacks-296463"><strong>Islamic State exploits virus, political crisis to boost Iraq attacks</strong></a><br />
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<p>Islamic State group remnants in Iraq are exploiting a coronavirus lockdown, coalition troop withdrawals and simmering political disputes to ramp up deadly attacks, according to analysts and intelligence officials. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-exploits-virus-political-crisis-to-boost-iraq-attacks-296463"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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US will have coronavirus vaccine by end of year, says Trump President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will have a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year.

US will have coronavirus vaccine by end of year, says Trump President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will have a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year. READ MORE Bolsonaro tells rally Brazil lockdown destroying jobs Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro railed against the country's lockdown Sunday in a speech to thousands of anti-confinement demonstrators as the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections passed 100,000, with more than 7,000 deaths. READ MORE Islamic State exploits virus, political crisis to boost Iraq attacks Islamic State group remnants in Iraq are exploiting a coronavirus lockdown, coalition troop withdrawals and simmering political disputes to ramp up deadly attacks, according to analysts and intelligence officials. READ MORE

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United States President Donald Trump has contradicted a statement from his intelligence community by claiming he had seen evidence that proved the novel coronavirus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-hes-seen-evidence-coronavirus-originated-in-chinese-lab-295950"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-us-states-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-as-jobless-numbers-grow-295949"><strong>Half of US states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow</strong></a></p>

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The jobless toll amounts to more than 18.4% of the U.S. working-age population, a level not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-us-states-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-as-jobless-numbers-grow-295949"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-might-impose-tariff-on-china-for-coronavirus-damages-likens-who-to-beijings-pr-agency-295948"><strong>Trump might impose tariff on China for coronavirus damages, likens WHO to Beijing's PR agency</strong></a></p>

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To this end, Trump said debt cancellation is a "rough game" and may harm the sanctity of the US currency. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-might-impose-tariff-on-china-for-coronavirus-damages-likens-who-to-beijings-pr-agency-295948"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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Trump claims he's seen evidence coronavirus originated in Chinese lab United States President Donald Trump has contradicted a statement from his intelligence community by claiming he had seen evidence that proved the novel coronavirus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China.

Trump claims he's seen evidence coronavirus originated in Chinese lab United States President Donald Trump has contradicted a statement from his intelligence community by claiming he had seen evidence that proved the novel coronavirus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. READ MORE Half of US states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow The jobless toll amounts to more than 18.4% of the U.S. working-age population, a level not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. READ MORE Trump might impose tariff on China for coronavirus damages, likens WHO to Beijing's PR agency To this end, Trump said debt cancellation is a "rough game" and may harm the sanctity of the US currency. READ MORE

Morning News Brief: Trump may impose tariff on China, unemployment grows in the US and more!

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-surge-to-32-million-death-toll-at-227368-295685"><strong>Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.2 million, death toll at 227,368</strong></a></p>

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<p>COVID-19 has now infected 3,190,743 &nbsp;people worldwide and 227,36 people have been killed due to this pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-surge-to-32-million-death-toll-at-227368-295685"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-china-will-do-anything-they-can-to-see-him-lose-re-election-race-295682"><strong>Trump says China ‘will do anything they can’ to see him lose re-election race</strong></a><br />
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<p>Trump said he was looking at different options in terms of consequences for China for the virus. “I can do a lot,” he said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-china-will-do-anything-they-can-to-see-him-lose-re-election-race-295682"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-opens-e-registration-for-its-nationals-stranded-in-uae-wanting-to-fly-home-295688"><strong>India opens e-registration for its nationals stranded in UAE wanting to fly home</strong></a><br />
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Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.2 million, death toll at 227,368 COVID-19 has now infected 3,190,743 people worldwide and 227,36 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.2 million, death toll at 227,368 COVID-19 has now infected 3,190,743 people worldwide and 227,36 people have been killed due to this pandemic. READ MORE Trump says China ‘will do anything they can’ to see him lose re-election race Trump said he was looking at different options in terms of consequences for China for the virus. “I can do a lot,” he said. READ MORE India opens e-registration for its nationals stranded in UAE wanting to fly home The Indian mission in the UAE has opened e-registration for its nationals wanting to travel back home in the face of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. READ MORE

Morning News Brief: Global coronavirus death toll, Trump slams China and more!

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-in-us-top-1-million-death-toll-at-57266-295419" hreflang="en">Coronavirus cases in US top 1 million; death toll at 57,266</a></p>

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<p>The number of coronavirus cases in the United States crossed 1 million on Tuesday, according to the Centre for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-in-us-top-1-million-death-toll-at-57266-295419">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-oxford-vaccine-effective-in-monkeys-heading-for-mass-production-in-india-295429">Oxford vaccine effective in monkeys, heading for mass production in India</a></p>

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<p>A leading candidate for a Covid-19 vaccine has shown promising results in animal trials and is expected to see mass production in India within months. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-oxford-vaccine-effective-in-monkeys-heading-for-mass-production-in-india-295429">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-order-meat-processing-plants-to-stay-open-even-as-they-become-coronavirus-hot-spots-295427" hreflang="en">Trump to order meat processing plants to stay open even as they become coronavirus hot spots</a></p>

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<p>United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered meat-processing plants to stay open to protect the food supply in his country, despite concerns about coronavirus outbreaks.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-order-meat-processing-plants-to-stay-open-even-as-they-become-coronavirus-hot-spots-295427">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/one-man-one-umbrella-keralas-village-finds-a-unique-way-to-promote-social-distancing-295431" hreflang="en">One man one umbrella, Kerala's village finds a unique way to promote social distancing</a></p>

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<p>Kerala's village Alappuzha has found a unique way with a very basic tool for social distancing in their fight against coronavirus. The villagers will be using an umbrella for social distancing. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/one-man-one-umbrella-keralas-village-finds-a-unique-way-to-promote-social-distancing-295431">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paris-saint-germain-could-play-champions-league-fixtures-abroad-nasser-al-khelaifi-295423" hreflang="en">Paris Saint-Germain could play Champions League fixtures abroad: Nasser Al-Khelaifi</a></p>

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<p>After the announcement of the French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, french professional sports leagues including football and rugby won’t be able to resume action before September due to COVID-19 restriction. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paris-saint-germain-could-play-champions-league-fixtures-abroad-nasser-al-khelaifi-295423">READ MORE</a></p>

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Coronavirus cases in US top 1 million; death toll at 57,266 The number of coronavirus cases in the United States crossed 1 million on Tuesday, according to the Centre for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.

Coronavirus cases in US top 1 million; death toll at 57,266 The number of coronavirus cases in the United States crossed 1 million on Tuesday, according to the Centre for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. READ MORE Oxford vaccine effective in monkeys, heading for mass production in India A leading candidate for a Covid-19 vaccine has shown promising results in animal trials and is expected to see mass production in India within months. READ MORE Trump to order meat processing plants to stay open even as they become coronavirus hot spots United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered meat-processing plants to stay open to protect the food supply in his country, despite concerns about coronavirus outbreaks.READ MORE One man one umbrella, Kerala's village finds a unique way to promote social distancing Kerala's village Alappuzha has found a unique way with a very basic tool for social distancing in their fight against coronavirus. The villagers will be using an umbrella for social distancing. READ MORE Paris Saint-Germain could play Champions League fixtures abroad: Nasser Al-Khelaifi After the announcement of the French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, french professional sports leagues including football and rugby won’t be able to resume action before September due to COVID-19 restriction. READ MORE WATCH| US COVID-19 death toll tops Vietnam war fatalities | Cases surpass one million ×

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<p>President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at US news media over coverage of his work habits and Russia investigation in a series of tweets. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-say-i-am-the-hardest-working-president-says-trump-in-a-twitter-tirade-against-media-294940"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-alive-and-well-top-security-adviser-to-south-koreas-president-says-294919"><strong>Kim Jong Un 'alive and well,' top security adviser to South Korea's president says</strong></a></p>

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<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key anniversary. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-alive-and-well-top-security-adviser-to-south-koreas-president-says-294919"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-officer-dead-one-wounded-in-louisiana-shooting-294921"><strong>One officer dead, one wounded in Louisiana shooting</strong></a><br />
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<p>Shooting in the capital city of US' Louisiana -- Baton Rouge -- has left one police officer dead and another wounded. A suspect was also put in custody after an hours-long standoff at a home. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-officer-dead-one-wounded-in-louisiana-shooting-294921">READ MORE</a><br />
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People say I am the hardest working president, says Trump in a Twitter tirade against media President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at US news media over coverage of his work habits and Russia investigation in a series of tweets.

People say I am the hardest working president, says Trump in a Twitter tirade against media President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at US news media over coverage of his work habits and Russia investigation in a series of tweets. READ MORE Kim Jong Un 'alive and well,' top security adviser to South Korea's president says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key anniversary. READ MORE One officer dead, one wounded in Louisiana shooting Shooting in the capital city of US' Louisiana -- Baton Rouge -- has left one police officer dead and another wounded. A suspect was also put in custody after an hours-long standoff at a home. READ MORE

Morning news brief: Kim Jong Un is alive, Trump's twitter rant and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-serious-investigations-against-china-over-coronavirus-says-trump-295192"><strong>'Very serious investigations' against China over coronavirus, says Trump</strong></a></p>

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US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-serious-investigations-against-china-over-coronavirus-says-trump-295192"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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US President Donald Trump has a "very good idea" about the status of Kim Jong Un but he can't talk about it now. Or so he says.Trump's statement came amid rumours about the ill health of the North Korean leader. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-has-a-very-good-idea-about-kim-jong-uns-status-but-he-wont-talk-about-it-295191"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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Boeing Co said it would need to borrow more money over the next six months and that it did not expect to pay dividends again for years, as it wrestles with the coronavirus lockdown-induced economic fallout. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/boeing-wrestles-with-coronavirus-fallout-says-will-need-to-borrow-more-money-295188"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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'Very serious investigations' against China over coronavirus, says Trump US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world.

'Very serious investigations' against China over coronavirus, says Trump US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world. READ MORE Trump has 'a very good idea' about Kim Jong Un's status. But he won't talk about it US President Donald Trump has a "very good idea" about the status of Kim Jong Un but he can't talk about it now. Or so he says.Trump's statement came amid rumours about the ill health of the North Korean leader. READ MORE Boeing wrestles with coronavirus fallout, says will need to borrow more money Boeing Co said it would need to borrow more money over the next six months and that it did not expect to pay dividends again for years, as it wrestles with the coronavirus lockdown-induced economic fallout. READ MORE

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<p>United States President Donald Trump's administration has harshly criticised both China and the WHO, blaming them for not stopping the illness that has killed more than 1,80,000 people worldwide. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-may-have-known-of-coronavirus-in-november-us-renews-accusations-294377"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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Harvard Medical School professor, Timothy Springer becomes a billionaire after investing Moderna, the company discovering the vaccine for the novel coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-professor-becomes-a-billionaire-from-stake-in-company-discovering-covid-19-vaccine-294398"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reports-on-kims-ailing-health-incorrect-says-trump-294378"><strong>Reports on Kim's ailing health incorrect says, Trump</strong></a><br />
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<p>US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unwell. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reports-on-kims-ailing-health-incorrect-says-trump-294378"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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China may have known of coronavirus in November: US renews accusations United States President Donald Trump's administration has harshly criticised both China and the WHO, blaming them for not stopping the illness that has killed more than 1,80,000 people worldwide.

China may have known of coronavirus in November: US renews accusations United States President Donald Trump's administration has harshly criticised both China and the WHO, blaming them for not stopping the illness that has killed more than 1,80,000 people worldwide. READ MORE Harvard professor becomes a billionaire from stake in company discovering Covid-19 vaccine Harvard Medical School professor, Timothy Springer becomes a billionaire after investing Moderna, the company discovering the vaccine for the novel coronavirus. READ MORE Reports on Kim's ailing health incorrect says, Trump US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unwell. READ MORE

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-scientists-companies-in-uk-could-put-covid-19-vaccine-in-human-trials-soon-294106"><strong>Several scientists, companies in UK could put COVID-19 vaccine in human trials soon</strong></a><br />
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-executive-order-to-suspend-immigration-to-us-for-60-days-294115">Trump signs executive order to suspend immigration to US for 60 days</a></strong><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/10/19/113982-untitled-design-69.jpg?itok=_0OogG1F" />President Trump signed an executive order banning some legal immigration for 60 days due to the novel coronavirus, saying he was doing so to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-executive-order-to-suspend-immigration-to-us-for-60-days-294115"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-general-takes-jibe-at-trump-says-should-focus-on-saving-us-from-virus-294114"><strong>Iran general takes jibe at Trump, says should focus on saving US from virus</strong></a><br />
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<p>Iran's military spokesman on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump should concentrate on "saving" his own country from the "major crisis" caused by coronavirus rather than making threats. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-general-takes-jibe-at-trump-says-should-focus-on-saving-us-from-virus-294114"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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Several scientists, companies in UK could put COVID-19 vaccine in human trials soon At least four scientists and companies in Europe are leading the charge for developing a vaccine for coronavirus, and will soon begin human trials.

Several scientists, companies in UK could put COVID-19 vaccine in human trials soon At least four scientists and companies in Europe are leading the charge for developing a vaccine for coronavirus, and will soon begin human trials. READ MORE Trump signs executive order to suspend immigration to US for 60 days President Trump signed an executive order banning some legal immigration for 60 days due to the novel coronavirus, saying he was doing so to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE Iran general takes jibe at Trump, says should focus on saving US from virus Iran's military spokesman on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump should concentrate on "saving" his own country from the "major crisis" caused by coronavirus rather than making threats. READ MORE

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-pass-25-million-death-toll-rises-to-177415-293909"><strong>Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million; death toll rises to 177,415</strong></a></p>

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<p>Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 25 lacs worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-pass-25-million-death-toll-rises-to-177415-293909"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-wish-him-well-trump-on-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-ill-reports-293899">'I wish him well': Trump on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill reports</a></strong></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump wished North Korea's Kim Jong Un "well" on Tuesday but stopped short of directly commenting on the reclusive leader's health amid reports he underwent surgery. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-wish-him-well-trump-on-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-ill-reports-293899"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-benefit-higher-death-rate-for-malaria-drug-in-coronavirus-study-293900"><strong>No benefit, higher death rate for malaria drug in coronavirus study</strong></a><br />
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<p>The US government-funded analysis of how American military veterans fared on hydroxychloroquine was posted on a medical preprint site and has not yet been peer-reviewed. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-benefit-higher-death-rate-for-malaria-drug-in-coronavirus-study-293900"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million; death toll rises to 177,415 Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 25 lacs worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.

Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million; death toll rises to 177,415 Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 25 lacs worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. READ MORE 'I wish him well': Trump on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill reports US President Donald Trump wished North Korea's Kim Jong Un "well" on Tuesday but stopped short of directly commenting on the reclusive leader's health amid reports he underwent surgery. READ MORE No benefit, higher death rate for malaria drug in coronavirus study The US government-funded analysis of how American military veterans fared on hydroxychloroquine was posted on a medical preprint site and has not yet been peer-reviewed. READ MORE

Morning news brief: COVID-19 cases pass 2.5 million, US state sues China and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-covid-19-death-toll-tops-42000-cases-surpass-780000-293690"><strong>US COVID-19 death toll tops 42,000; cases surpass 7,80,000</strong></a><br />
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<p>According to Johns Hopkins University, there are 7,83,290 COVID-19 cases in the United States, while the death toll stands at 41,872. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-covid-19-death-toll-tops-42000-cases-surpass-780000-293690"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-becomes-fourth-country-with-more-than-20000-covid-19-deaths-293700">France becomes the fourth country with more than 20,000 COVID-19 deaths</a></strong><br />
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<p>France has officially registered more than 20,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the fourth country to pass that threshold. Italy, Spain and the United States have also registered more than 20,000 deaths. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-becomes-fourth-country-with-more-than-20000-covid-19-deaths-293700"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-member-states-demand-equitable-access-to-future-covid-19-vaccines-293688"><strong>UN member states demand 'equitable' access to future COVID-19 vaccines</strong></a></p>

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<p>The 193 members of the UN General Assembly on Monday adopted by consensus a resolution that calls for "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-member-states-demand-equitable-access-to-future-covid-19-vaccines-293688"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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US COVID-19 death toll tops 42,000; cases surpass 7,80,000 According to Johns Hopkins University, there are 7,83,290 COVID-19 cases in the United States, while the death toll stands at 41,872.

US COVID-19 death toll tops 42,000; cases surpass 7,80,000 According to Johns Hopkins University, there are 7,83,290 COVID-19 cases in the United States, while the death toll stands at 41,872. READ MORE France becomes the fourth country with more than 20,000 COVID-19 deaths France has officially registered more than 20,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the fourth country to pass that threshold. Italy, Spain and the United States have also registered more than 20,000 deaths. READ MORE UN member states demand 'equitable' access to future COVID-19 vaccines The 193 members of the UN General Assembly on Monday adopted by consensus a resolution that calls for "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus.READ MORE

Morning news brief: US COVID-19 death toll, Egypt's health sector and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deadly-coronavirus-death-toll-closing-in-on-15-lakh-globally-cases-reach-218-million-293021"><strong>Deadly coronavirus death toll closing in on 1.5 lakh globally, cases reach 2.18 million</strong></a></p>

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The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deadly-coronavirus-death-toll-closing-in-on-15-lakh-globally-cases-reach-218-million-293021"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-under-mounting-pressure-over-virus-origins-293011"><strong>China under mounting pressure over virus origins</strong></a></p>

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The new focus on China's role came as the world wrestles with a crisis that has killed more than 140,000 people and created historic jobless numbers, with Britain, Japan and New York extending lockdown measures.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-under-mounting-pressure-over-virus-origins-293011"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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"Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war," Trump told a news conference. "We're opening up our country."<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-gradual-us-reopening-against-dire-economic-backdrop-293006"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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Deadly coronavirus death toll closing in on 1.5 lakh globally, cases reach 2.18 million The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.

Deadly coronavirus death toll closing in on 1.5 lakh globally, cases reach 2.18 million The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.READ MORE China under mounting pressure over virus origins The new focus on China's role came as the world wrestles with a crisis that has killed more than 140,000 people and created historic jobless numbers, with Britain, Japan and New York extending lockdown measures.READ MORE Trump announces gradual US reopening against dire economic backdrop "Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war," Trump told a news conference. "We're opening up our country."READ MORE

Morning news brief: Coronavirus death toll nears 1.5 lakh, China under pressure and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-coronavirus-cases-pass-2-million-death-toll-rises-to-136908-292768"><strong>Worldwide coronavirus cases pass 2 million; death toll rises to 136,908</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/15/136843-untitled-design.png?itok=Lx192UAs" />The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-coronavirus-cases-pass-2-million-death-toll-rises-to-136908-292768"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-another-grim-milestone-records-over-2500-coronavirus-deaths-in-24-hours-292767"><strong>US sets another grim milestone, records over 2,500 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/31/135055-miami-afo.jpg?itok=b876LG7a" />A tally from Johns Hopkins showed 2,569 victims, bringing the total number of US deaths to 28,326 -- higher than any other nation.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-another-grim-milestone-records-over-2500-coronavirus-deaths-in-24-hours-292767"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-regrets-us-move-to-halt-funding-urges-unity-against-pandemic-292772"><strong>WHO chief regrets US move to halt funding, urges unity against pandemic</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/15/136923-untitled-design-11.jpg?itok=dL8WOVdd" />Trump's move to halt funding to the WHO over its handling of the infection prompted condemnation on Wednesday from world leaders as recorded global infections passed the 2 million mark.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-regrets-us-move-to-halt-funding-urges-unity-against-pandemic-292772"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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Worldwide coronavirus cases pass 2 million; death toll rises to 136,908 The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.

Worldwide coronavirus cases pass 2 million; death toll rises to 136,908 The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.READ MORE US sets another grim milestone, records over 2,500 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours A tally from Johns Hopkins showed 2,569 victims, bringing the total number of US deaths to 28,326 -- higher than any other nation.READ MORE WHO chief regrets US move to halt funding, urges unity against pandemic Trump's move to halt funding to the WHO over its handling of the infection prompted condemnation on Wednesday from world leaders as recorded global infections passed the 2 million mark.READ MORE

Morning news brief: Covid-19 cases pass 2 million, WHO chief regrets US move and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-funding-halt-to-world-health-organisation-292533"><strong>Trump announces funding halt to World Health Organisation</strong></a></p>

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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organisation because he said it had covered up the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak in China before it spread around the world.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-funding-halt-to-world-health-organisation-292533"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the global economy into its deepest recession in a century, cutting world output by three per cent this year, and the crisis could get worse, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/pandemic-causing-deep-recession-and-it-could-get-worse-imf-292545"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-us-new-york-city-alone-accounts-for-over-10000-coronavirus-deaths-292535"><strong>In US, New York City alone accounts for over 10,000 coronavirus deaths</strong></a><br />
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Trump announces funding halt to World Health Organisation President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organisation because he said it had covered up the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak in China before it spread around the world.

Trump announces funding halt to World Health Organisation President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organisation because he said it had covered up the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak in China before it spread around the world.READ MORE Pandemic causing deep recession, and it could get worse: IMF The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the global economy into its deepest recession in a century, cutting world output by three per cent this year, and the crisis could get worse, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.READ MORE In US, New York City alone accounts for over 10,000 coronavirus deaths The city's health department announced that 3,778 people had probably succumbed to the illness -- on top of the 6,589 confirmed fatalities.READ MORE

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/namaste-trump-india-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-trumps-maiden-visit-282245">Namaste Trump: India rolls out red carpet for Trump's maiden visit</a></p>

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<p>Just before his departure to India, Trump said that he was looking forward to being with 'millions and millions of Indians waiting to welcome me''.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-south-korea-reports-161-new-cases-bringing-total-number-of-infected-to-763-282242">Coronavirus: South Korea reports 161 new cases, bringing total number of infected to 763</a></p>

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<p>South Korea reported 161 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected patients in the country to 763, news agency Reuters reported quoting health authorities said on Monday</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virus-hit-china-set-to-postpone-parliament-for-first-time-in-decades-282250">Virus-hit China set to postpone parliament for first time in decades</a></p>

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<p>Top Communist Party leaders including President Xi Jinping attend each year's gathering of the National People's Congress, which rubber-stamps bills, budgets and personnel moves already decided by the party.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-hand-10-wickets-defeat-to-india-registers-100th-test-victory-282244">New Zealand hand 10-wickets defeat to India, registers 100th Test victory</a></p>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Namaste Trump: India rolls out red carpet for Trump's maiden visit Just before his departure to India, Trump said that he was looking forward to being with 'millions and millions of Indians waiting to welcome me''.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Namaste Trump: India rolls out red carpet for Trump's maiden visit Just before his departure to India, Trump said that he was looking forward to being with 'millions and millions of Indians waiting to welcome me''. Coronavirus: South Korea reports 161 new cases, bringing total number of infected to 763 South Korea reported 161 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected patients in the country to 763, news agency Reuters reported quoting health authorities said on Monday Virus-hit China set to postpone parliament for first time in decades Top Communist Party leaders including President Xi Jinping attend each year's gathering of the National People's Congress, which rubber-stamps bills, budgets and personnel moves already decided by the party. New Zealand hand 10-wickets defeat to India, registers 100th Test victory New Zealand now leads the two-match series 1-0 against the Indian team.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-rise-south-korea-confirms-more-cases-281895">Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases</a></p>

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<p>As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday,&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country.</p>

<p><b>OPINION|&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/us-pullout-from-nuclear-deal-makes-iran-elections-even-more-crucial-281859" hreflang="en">US pullout from nuclear deal makes Iran elections even more crucial</a></p>

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<p>Iran elections come at a time when the Islamic Republic is most vulnerable, both from the inside and from the outside. American sanctions have crippled the economy and public anger against the regime has raged on unabated.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/barcelona-use-la-liga-rule-to-sign-martin-braithwaite-281899" hreflang="en">Barcelona use La Liga rule to sign Martin Braithwaite</a></p>

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<p>Barcelona on Thursday confirmed the signing of Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from Leganes after capitalising on a curious La Liga rule to ease their shortage of options upfront.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fox's 'Blood Relative' has a male lead to its project and its Tate Donovan opposite Melissa Leo.&nbsp;'Blood Relative' is a crime drama about&nbsp;genetic genealogist Louise Kelly (Leo) and the cases she helps law enforcement solve.</p>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country. OPINION| US pullout from nuclear deal makes Iran elections even more crucial Iran elections come at a time when the Islamic Republic is most vulnerable, both from the inside and from the outside. American sanctions have crippled the economy and public anger against the regime has raged on unabated. Barcelona use La Liga rule to sign Martin Braithwaite Barcelona on Thursday confirmed the signing of Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from Leganes after capitalising on a curious La Liga rule to ease their shortage of options upfront. Tate Donovan to star with Melissa Leo in 'Blood Relative' Fox's 'Blood Relative' has a male lead to its project and its Tate Donovan opposite Melissa Leo. 'Blood Relative' is a crime drama about genetic genealogist Louise Kelly (Leo) and the cases she helps law enforcement solve. WATCH| Gravitas: A wall that Donald Trump didn't ask for ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/US-President-Trump-to-visit-India-on-February-24-25-White-House" hreflang="en">US President Trump to visit India on February 24-25: White House</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump will visit India on February 24 and 25 on a two-day trip, the White House said today. It will be Trump's first visit to India since he won the presidency in 2016.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-assembly-election-result-2020-live-big-test-for-bjp-arvind-kejriwals-aam-adami-party-as-counting-of-votes-begin-279915" hreflang="en">Delhi Assembly Election Result 2020 LIVE: Big test for BJP, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Adami Party as counting begins</a></p>

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<p>The counting of votes for the Delhi Vidhan Sabha Election 2020 will begin at 8am today with the fate of Aam Adami Party(AAP) chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to be decided by voters of the national capital.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-xi-visits-hospital-in-beijing-as-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-1000-in-china-279927">President Xi visits hospital as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 in China</a></p>

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<p>The death toll in China's coronavirus crossed 1,000 on Tuesday with over 42,000 infected nationwide, the health ministry said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pele-depressed-reclusive-because-of-poor-health-son-279914" hreflang="en">Pele depressed, reclusive because of poor health, says&nbsp;son</a></p>

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<p>Football legend Pele is experiencing "a kind of depression" and barely leaves home anymore because health problems have left him unable to walk normally, his son said in an interview published Monday.</p>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. US President Trump to visit India on February 24-25: White House US President Donald Trump will visit India on February 24 and 25 on a two-day trip, the White House said today.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. US President Trump to visit India on February 24-25: White House US President Donald Trump will visit India on February 24 and 25 on a two-day trip, the White House said today. It will be Trump's first visit to India since he won the presidency in 2016. Delhi Assembly Election Result 2020 LIVE: Big test for BJP, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Adami Party as counting begins The counting of votes for the Delhi Vidhan Sabha Election 2020 will begin at 8am today with the fate of Aam Adami Party(AAP) chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to be decided by voters of the national capital. President Xi visits hospital as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 in China The death toll in China's coronavirus crossed 1,000 on Tuesday with over 42,000 infected nationwide, the health ministry said. Pele depressed, reclusive because of poor health, says son Football legend Pele is experiencing "a kind of depression" and barely leaves home anymore because health problems have left him unable to walk normally, his son said in an interview published Monday. WATCH | Winds and waves lash UK as Storm Ciara strikes ×

Morning News Brief: Trump's visit to India, Delhi election results and more!

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-chinas-hubei-province-reports-108-more-deaths-2-dead-in-iran-281693">Coronavirus: China's Hubei province reports 108 more deaths; 2 dead in Iran</a></p>

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<p>The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 2,117 after 108 more people died in Hubei province.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/attackers-flee-after-killing-eight-people-at-shisha-bars-in-germany-281690" hreflang="en">Attackers flee after killing eight people at shisha bars in Germany</a></p>

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<p>At least eight people were killed in two shooting incidents near Frankfurt in Germany with the attackers still at large.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-atalanta-thrash-valencia-on-night-to-remember-forever-281692" hreflang="en">Champions League: Atalanta thrash Valencia on night to 'remember forever'</a></p>

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<p>Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini hailed a performance his club will "remember forever" after the Italian side crushed Valencia 4-1 on Wednesday to take a giant step closer to reaching the&nbsp;Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;quarter-finals for the first time.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-caroline-flacks-family-releases-unpublished-instagram-message-she-wrote-before-suicide-281660" hreflang="en">Caroline Flack's family releases unpublished Instagram message she wrote before suicide</a></p>

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<p>After the shocking death of UK TV presenter Caroline Flack, her family has now released her unpublished Instagram post she wrote days before she died.&nbsp;</p>

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Coronavirus: China's Hubei province reports 108 more deaths; 2 dead in Iran The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 2,117 after 108 more people died in Hubei province.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Coronavirus: China's Hubei province reports 108 more deaths; 2 dead in Iran The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 2,117 after 108 more people died in Hubei province. Attackers flee after killing eight people at shisha bars in Germany At least eight people were killed in two shooting incidents near Frankfurt in Germany with the attackers still at large. Champions League: Atalanta thrash Valencia on night to 'remember forever' Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini hailed a performance his club will "remember forever" after the Italian side crushed Valencia 4-1 on Wednesday to take a giant step closer to reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time. Caroline Flack's family releases unpublished Instagram message she wrote before suicide After the shocking death of UK TV presenter Caroline Flack, her family has now released her unpublished Instagram post she wrote days before she died. WATCH| Gravitas: Airbus bribery scandal: India begins probe ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-passes-2000-passengers-begin-leaving-japan-cruise-ship-281458" hreflang="en">Death toll in China's coronavirus passes 2,000; passengers leave Japan ship</a></p>

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<p>The death toll in China's&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ucl-teen-sensation-haalands-brace-down-neymars-psg-in-1st-leg-of-round-of-16-281462" hreflang="en">Champions League: Teen sensation Haaland shines as Neymar's PSG fumbles</a></p>

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<p>Borussia Dortmund's teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland managed to outshine world's two most expensive players as the young gun scored a brace in 2-1 victory against Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 clashes in the Champions League at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/wion-edit-why-pakistans-imran-khan-is-chasing-the-wrong-priorities-281318" hreflang="en">WION Edit -&nbsp;Why Pakistan's Imran Khan is chasing the wrong priorities</a></p>

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<p>In 2018, Pakistan had 69 million people living in poverty. By June 2020, 18 million more may slip below the poverty line. Pakistan has the worst infant mortality rate in the world.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-lewis-capaldi-wins-big-at-brit-awards-as-rapper-dave-calls-pm-boris-johnson-racist-281464">Singer Lewis Capaldi wins big at BRIT awards as rapper Dave calls PM Boris Johnson racist</a></p>

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<p>Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave were the big winners at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave's lyrical attack on Britain`s prime minister who he accused of being racist.<br />
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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus passes 2,000; passengers leave Japan ship The death toll in China's coronavirus surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus passes 2,000; passengers leave Japan ship The death toll in China's coronavirus surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission. Champions League: Teen sensation Haaland shines as Neymar's PSG fumbles Borussia Dortmund's teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland managed to outshine world's two most expensive players as the young gun scored a brace in 2-1 victory against Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 clashes in the Champions League at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund. OPINION: WION Edit - Why Pakistan's Imran Khan is chasing the wrong priorities In 2018, Pakistan had 69 million people living in poverty. By June 2020, 18 million more may slip below the poverty line. Pakistan has the worst infant mortality rate in the world. Singer Lewis Capaldi wins big at BRIT awards as rapper Dave calls PM Boris Johnson racist Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave were the big winners at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave's lyrical attack on Britain`s prime minister who he accused of being racist. WATCH|Gravitas: Sri Lanka to withdraw from UN resolution on war crimes ×

Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll soars past 2,000; PSG, Liverpool lose in Champions League and more!

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-quarantined-in-china-as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-1770-281002">Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1,770</a><br />
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<p>China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/libya-arms-embargo-has-become-a-joke-un-281003">Libya arms embargo has become a joke: UN</a></p>

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<p>UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said that arms embargo has become a joke in Libya as the world body called members to "step up".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-celta-strike-late-to-put-brakes-on-real-madrid-281007" hreflang="en">La Liga: Celta strike late to put brakes on Real Madrid</a></p>

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<p>Real Madrid's winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/top-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flack-found-dead-281004" hreflang="en">Top UK TV presenter Caroline Flack found dead&nbsp;</a></p>

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<p>British television presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday, her family said in a statement, the third star connected with the hit reality show "Love Island" to have died.<br />
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<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trudeau-criticized-for-shaking-hands-with-iranian-foreign-minister-280949" hreflang="en">Trudeau criticised for shaking hands with Iranian foreign minister</a></p>

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1,770 China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1,770 China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus. Libya arms embargo has become a joke: UN UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said that arms embargo has become a joke in Libya as the world body called members to "step up". La Liga: Celta strike late to put brakes on Real Madrid Real Madrid's winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point. Top UK TV presenter Caroline Flack found dead British television presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday, her family said in a statement, the third star connected with the hit reality show "Love Island" to have died. WATCH| Trudeau criticised for shaking hands with Iranian foreign minister ×

Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll rises, Libya arms embargo under UN scanner & more!

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