Czech Republic's coronavirus infections top 3,000

The tally of coronavirus infections in the Czech Republic has exceeded 3,000 as the central European country ramps up testing and keeps strict measures in place to curb the outbreak.

Czech Republic's coronavirus infections top 3,000

Japan says destroyer and Chinese boat collided; China says one hurt

A Japanese destroyer and a Chinese fishing boat collided in the East China Sea on Monday night and no one was injured, Japan's defence minister said

Japan says destroyer and Chinese boat collided; China says one hurt

Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount

Lockdowns aimed at halting the march of the coronavirus pandemic have extended worldwide as the US outbreak continued to accelerate with the death toll there passing 3,000.

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China delays college entrance exam as fears grow over risk of coronavirus second wave

China will delay its national college entrance exam by a month as it grapples with a coronavirus pandemic as travellers returning from abroad are fuelling new cases and boosting concern over the threat of a second wave of infections.

China delays college entrance exam as fears grow over risk of coronavirus second wave

Coronavirus epidemic 'far from over' in Asia - WHO

The coronavirus epidemic is "far from over" in the Asia-Pacific region, and current measures to curb the spread of the virus are buying time for countries to prepare for large-scale community transmissions

Coronavirus epidemic 'far from over' in Asia - WHO

59 new virus cases reported as 3 more patients recover

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced on Monday the registration of 59 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), in addition to three more cases of recovering patients.

59 new virus cases reported as 3 more patients recover

Favourable ruling for Nasser al-Khelaifi in Swiss case

Nasser al-Khelaifi, the head of international pay-television giant beIN Media Group, has received a boost as he seeks to clear his name in a corruption investigation in Switzerland ...

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Shoppers urged to strictly follow social distancing guidelines

Shoppers at hypermarkets and other stores across Qatar have been urged to strictly follow social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).

Shoppers urged to strictly follow social distancing guidelines

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