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Donald Trump Tests Negative for Coronavirus after White House Military Aide Reports Infection

US Vice-President Mike Pence has also tested negative.




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China, US Commit to 'Creating Favourable Conditions' for Trade Deal Implementation Despite Coronavirus Row: Official

Last week, US President Trump threatened new tariffs against China after claiming there was evidence linking Covid-19 to a top-security lab in Wuhan.




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US Could Extend Period for Border Restrictions: Officials

US officials say fewer illegal immigrants are trying to enter the country from Mexico amid new enforcement rules imposed in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Acting U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan says agents are encountering about half the number of migrants along the southwest border than in the month before President Donald Trump authorized the rapid expulsion of migrants under a March 21 public health order.




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Caught on Video, NYPD Social Distancing Patrols Turn Violent

One newly surfaced video of social distancing enforcement gone wrong in New York City shows a police officer running at a black man and throwing him to the ground for mouthing off.




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Most Coronavirus Patients May Lose Sense of Smell by Third Day of Infection, Reveals New Study

The findings indicated that a decreased sense of smell may be an indicator of patients early in the disease course as well as those who may go on to develop more severe symptoms.




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UN, Partners Launch $6.7 bn Appeal for Vulnerable Countries to Fight Food Insecurity, Gender Violence

On March 25, the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan was launched, but with humanitarian needs continuing to rise, the updated plan is calling for $6.7 billion for the remainder of 2020.




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Museum, Amusement Parks & Cinemas to Reopen in Denmark from June 8 as Govt Eases Virus Restrictions

In the third phase of its reopening plan, Denmark will also increase the maximum number of people allowed to meet in public to between 30 and 50, up from a 10-person limit.




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Singapore Coronavirus Infections Touch 21,707 with 20 deaths: Health Ministry

Singapore on Friday reported 768 new cases of coronavirus, mostly among the foreign nationals living in dormitories, taking the total number of infections in the country to 21,707 with 20 deaths, the health ministry said.




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Men, Money, Plan & Guts: An Incursion Into Venezuela, Straight Out of Hollywood

The Maduro administration has blamed the attack on the US government, which has denied a connection to Goudreau or his Florida-based security company SilverCorp.




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Iranians Urged to Take Coronavirus 'Seriously' as Cases Stay High

Experts and officials both in Iran and abroad have cast doubts over Covid-19 figures, saying the real number of cases could be much higher than reported.




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Coronavirus Pandemic Destroys 20.5 Million US Jobs in April in Historic Collapse

The job loss according to the US Labor Department destroyed nearly all the positions created in the prior decade




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'No Surprise': Trump Plays Down New Unemployment Record as US Loses 20.5 Million Jobs in April

The unprecedented collapse in April driven by the coronavirus fallout sent the unemployment rate to 14.7%, well beyond the peak hit in late 2009 during the global financial crisis.




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Melinda Gates Slams Trump Administration's Handling of Covid-19, Gives it 'D-minus'

She asserted that more money is required for testing and vaccine development in the US and across the world.




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Canada Loses Record 2.0 Million Jobs in April, Unemployment Rate Surges to 13.0%

Most non-essential businesses have been shut since mid-March as officials urge people to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but in recent weeks, some of the 10 Canadian provinces have started to gradually reopen their economies.




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Spanish Cat Who Died of Pre-existing Respiratory Condition Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The cat, named Negrito, was the sixth feline to be detected with the disease globally. It belonged to a household in the Barcelona area where several family members had caught the virus.




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Venezuela Incursion Carried Out by 'Rogue Group', US Govt Had Nothing to Do With it: Trump

Trump said the incursion 'was not a good attack,' carried out by a 'rogue group' that included Venezuelans and 'people from other countries.'




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China-US Looking To Create ‘Favourable Conditions’ For A Win-Win Trade Deal​

The trade deal was signed in January, where Chinese agreed too import additional $200 bn U.S. products.




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US Prevents UN Security Council Vote on Covid-19 Pandemic Resolution, Say Diplomats

The text, under negotiation since March, called for a worldwide cessation of hostilities in conflict zones so governments can address the pandemic.




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US Chief Justice Puts Hold on Disclosure of Russia Investigation Materials

The committee's lawyers have until May 18 to file their response to the Justice Department's request to block the materials being immediately handed over, Roberts' brief order said.




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US, China Trade Officials Press Ahead with 'Phase 1' Deal as Donald Trump Mulls Termination

US President Donald Trump, critical of China's early handling of the coronavirus outbreak, said on Friday that he was "very torn" about whether to end the trade deal.




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Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Mike Pompeo to Visit Israel for Annexation Talks

Pompeo will discuss U.S. and Israeli efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as regional security issues related to Iran's malign influence, spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement.




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Legislation Introduced in Congress to Give Green Cards to Foreign Nurses and Doctors

The move by US to give gree cards to foreign nurses and doctors is likely to benefit a large number of Indian professionals.




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US Tightens Visa Rules for Chinese Journalists amid Coronavirus Tensions

In issuing the new regulation on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security cited what it called China's "suppression of independent journalism."




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Live Animal Markets Shouldn't be Shut Despite Virus as They Provide Food, Livelihoods for Millions: WHO

The WHO said reducing the risk of disease transmission from animals to humans in these often overcrowded markets could be addressed in many cases by improving hygiene and food safety standards, including separating live animals from humans.




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Anti-viral Drug Trio Found to Shorten Covid-19 Illness in Patients with Mild Symptoms: Study

Scientists are racing to identify effective medicines to use against the new coronavirus, but there is currently no treatment, cure or vaccine.




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Exhibiting Varied Dimensions & Dynamics, This How the Future of Coronavirus Pandemic will be Like

The pandemic wave, similarly, will be with us for the foreseeable future before it diminishes. But depending on the location and the policies in place, it will exhibit variegated dimensions and dynamics traveling through time and space.




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Trump Administration Working to Temporarily Ban Work-based Visas Like H1-B: Report

The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers from countries like India and China in speciality occupations.




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To Mention or Not to Mention WHO, that is UN Security Council Question

On Wednesday US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of "refusing to share the information we need to keep people safe." Beijing accused Pompeo of telling lies.




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US FDA Commissioner in Self-quarantine after Exposure to Person with Covid-19

Hahn immediately took a diagnostic test and was tested negative himself for the novel coronavirus, FDA spokesman Michael Felberbaum said.




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'Coronavirus Exposed Weak Links in How we Address Epidemic': China Says Will Reform Disease Prevention System

China has been criticised domestically and abroad as being initially slow to react to the epidemic, which first broke out on a large scale in Wuhan




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'Bad News': US Prevents UN Vote on Global Truce Amid Pandemic, Friction With WHO & China to Be Blamed

When asked for an explanation of the US move, a State Department official said that China had "repeatedly blocked compromises that would have allowed the Council to move forward."




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Pakistan Begins Phase-wise Easing of Nationwide Lockdown Even as Coronavirus Cases Rise

The first phase of easing lockdown began as the government announced removing restrictions by allowing more business to open and operate from dawn to 5pm.




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US-based Rights Group Says Saudi Arabia is Holding a Senior Prince Incommunicado Since March

The US-based rights group, citing a source with ties to the royal family, said Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, a son of late monarch King Abdullah, was detained by security forces on March 27 while self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic at a family compound northeast of the capital Riyadh.




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Stranded in Nepal Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, Chinese Protesters Clash with Nepal Cops; 6 Injured

Over 400 Chinese nationals are stranded in Nepal and most of them are students who had gone to the country for vacation.




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Russia Records Over 10,000 New Covid-19 Cases in Past Day, Becomes Country with Fifth-Highest Infections

Russia's coronavirus taskforce said that 104 people had died overnight, bringing the national death toll to 1,827.




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Venezuela's Top Prosecutor Tarek Saab Requests Extradition of US Veteran Jordan Goudreau Accused in Plot

Tarek Saab said Goudreau and the two opposition Venezuelan politicians, Miami-based political strategist Juan Rendon and exiled lawmaker Sergio Vergara, for involvement in the "design, financing, and execution" of the plan to invade and overthrow socialist President Nicolas Maduro.




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Seven Killed in Protests Over Food Distribution in Afghanistan, Says Local MP

Police opened fire after some among the around 300 protesters threw stones and started firing guns and trying to enter the governor's house, said Mohammad Arif Aber, a spokesman for the provincial governor of Ghor.




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Making Designer Face Masks is Obnoxious and Offensive, Says Sabyasachi

Sabyasachi Mukherjee is averse to the idea of putting privilege on things that are essential for health.




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Turn Fruits Into Delicious Breakfast, Dessert And Smoothies

With the temperature rising high, it might be the ideal time to try out interesting recipes which involve fruit. Turn them into delicious breakfast, dessert, and smoothies.




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Sobhita Dhulipala Issues Clarification After Being Accused of Lying About 'Self-Clicked' Cover

Sobhita's statement comes after a series of her behind-the-scenes pictures from the shoot were surfaced online.




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Kanye West is a Member of the Multi-billionaire Club

Kanye West follows his sister-in-law and reality star Kylie Jenner, 22, who was named as the youngest 'self-made' billionaire for the second year in a row by Forbes.




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A 250 Percent Rise in Online Gynaecological Consultations

Top queries discussed were period problems, pregnancy complications during coronavirus, birth control techniques and miscarriage.




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Coronavirus Pandemic: How ISKCON and Annamrita Foundation Providing Meals To The Worst Hit Daily Wage Earners

While the entire country is navigating the coronavirus pandemic, daily wage earners and slum dwellers have been hit the hardest. ISKCON, in collaboration with Annamrita Foundation, has been providing free meals to them.




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Covid-19: Precautions While Using a DIY Mask

Any material can be used-however, ensure the cloth is thoroughly washed and cleaned before sewing it into a mask.




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Kylie Jenner Stuns in Latest No Makeup Look During Isolation

Kylie Jenner shared a couple of radiant clips on social media where the 22-year-old can be seen glowing with a bare fresh skin wearing a Versace robe.




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COVID-19 Effect: Roadies Revolution Auditions Go Virtual

The auditions for the 17th season of the popular adventure reality show MTV Roadies Revolution will be held live on social media for the first time ever, in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown.




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COVID-19: Bhumi Pednekar to Share Health Tips to Tackle Emotional Eating

Bhumi Pednekar will be giving her fans tips about nutrition based diets amid the coronavirus pandemic and what can be done to not indulge in emotional eating.




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Urvashi Rautela Posts Beach Pic, Asks Fans To Close Their Eyes & Enjoy Virtual Vacation

The actress posted a picture of her in a turquoise bikini, resting on a wooden plank beside the ocean, as she enjoyed a 'virtual vacation'.




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Sushmita Sen Creates Soothing Tune For Meditation with Kids and Rohman Shawl

Actress Sushmita Sen took to Instragram to share the soothing tune she created with the help of boyfriend Rohman Shawl and daughters Renee and Alisah.




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Shabana Azmi Helps Over 10 Lakh People With Ration and Sanitation Products

Shabana Azmi has collaborated with an NGO called Action Aid India to help more than 10 lakh people across 172 districts in 21 states