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Coronavirus spreads rapidly outside China as US reports 6 deaths
The deadly coronavirus has killed more than 3,000 people, the vast majority in mainland China even as 61 countries across the globe are grappling with the outbreak. Read More
President Ghani appeals to Taliban to enter negotiations
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US urges Serbia to withdraw forces from Kosovo border, NATO bolsters forces
China wants to be 'dominant power' in world, says Blinken
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Huge fire breaks out at New Delhi's largest vegetable market
A decisive, historic event: Putin addresses Russia on first anniversary of Ukrainian regions annexation
House Republicans cut Defense Secretary Austin's salary to USD 1 per year
Police checks on Britney Spears after she posts disturbing video on social media
Russia’s Vladimir Putin meets Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov believed to be in coma
On row with Canada over Nijjar's murder, India's Jaishankar urges Ottawa to share specifics
Earthworms emerge as the unsung heroes of global grain production, rivalling Russia's contribution
Rasika Dugal’s Lord Curzon Ki Haveli gets standing ovation at Chicago South Asian Film Festival
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Putin gives task of managing Ukraine volunteer fighters to ex-Prigozhin aide
Argentina ends income tax, offers relief worth $5.7bn before presidential elections
After writers' guild, Hollywood studios, to resume talks next week with actors on strike
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After the Taliban called for attacks against the Kabul government, there were reports of renewed attacks. Newswire AFP reported that the Taliban carried out more than a dozen attacks on Afghan army bases. Read More
Chile capital rocked by violent anti-government rallies
Chile's capital has been rocked by its worst anti-government violence in weeks after stone-throwing protesters clashed with police in running battles across the city. Read More
Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party on course to win Israel's election: Exit polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party is on track to emerge as a winner in country's third election in a row this year. Read More
US sanctions cut off Iranians' access to medicine
The US exported $26 million worth pharmaceutical products to Iran. Since 2018, this has fallen to over 8 million dollars. Read More
After Malaysia's political turmoil, questions over trials in 1MDB scandal
Hours after Malaysia's change of leadership at the weekend, former prime minister Najib Razak posted a picture of himself smiling and giving a thumbs-up on social media. Read More
Pope tests negative for coronavirus: Report
Pope Francis, who canceled a Lent retreat for the first time in his papacy because he is suffering from a cold, has tested negative for coronavirus, the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero reported on Tuesday. Read More
Handshake? No thanks! Coronavirus changes global habits
People around the world are changing their habits at work, home and at the place of worship as well to reduce the risk of contracting the new coronavirus and prevent it from spreading any further. Read More
'Work from home': Google and Twitter order their staff amid coronavirus concerns
Most of the employees of Goggle's European headquarters in Dublin have been asked to work from home on Tuesday after one of its staff members reported flu-like symptoms. Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks ban on gay marriage
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday submitted new proposed amendments to the country's Constitution that includes banning same-sex marriage. Read More
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