Morning News Brief: US accuses China, Russia, Pence's aide tests positive, and more
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US accuses China and Russia of coordinating to spread virus conspiracies
The US State Department has accused China and Russia of stepping up cooperation to spread false narratives over the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
After Trump's valet, Pence's press secretary tests positive for COVID-19
US Vice-president Mike Pence’s press secretary has become the second White House staffer to test positive for coronavirus this week. Read more
Brazil reports one-day record of 751 coronavirus deaths
Brazil said on Friday it had reached a new daily record for COVID-19 fatalities with 751 deaths. Read more
US lawmakers write to 'like-minded' countries, urge support for Taiwan at WHO
Citing the need for the broadest effort possible to fight the coronavirus pandemic, leaders of US congressional foreign affairs committees wrote to nearly 60 countries on Friday asking them to support Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization. Read more
