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Defying coronavirus ban, hundreds of ‘Yellow Vests’ protest in Paris

French security forces fired teargas and clashed with anti-government “Yellow Vest” protesters who were demonstrating in Paris in defiance of a ban on mass gatherings that aims to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

IRGC opens three field hospitals as Iran fights corona epidemic: Commander

Iran’s IRGC opens three field hospitals in northern and southern provinces to fight the spreading outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Iran stepping up efforts to contain coronavirus

Iran has decided to start clearing streets nationwide to fight coronavirus.

Ogier leads early stages in Mexico Rally

Looking over the World Rally Championship, Sebastien Ogier has rocketed into an early lead at Rally Mexico.

Gabbard urges giving Americans $1,000 monthly relief during pandemic

US lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard calls for the allocation of US$1,000 a month to each American during the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington senator ‘so angry and frustrated’ by Trump’s coronavirus response

Washington Senator Patty Murray (D) has said she is “so angry and frustrated” by Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak as the disease wreaks havoc in her home state.

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Russia will close land borders with Poland, Norway over coronavirus pandemic: Premier

Russia has a short land border with Poland and one with far north of Norway.

Iran may impose partial lockdown in 11 provinces to contain coronavirus

Iranian president gives initial approval for partial lockdown in 11 provinces over coronavirus.

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A sky-high observation deck has opened to the public in New York, providing the thrill-seeking visitors unparalleled 360-degree views of the city’s lake and skyline.

US has to ‘depoliticize’ virus-related efforts, lift sanctions: Iran’s UN envoy

The Iranian envoy to the United Nations calls on the US to lift sanctions on the country and to “depoliticize” its approach regarding efforts related to the coronavirus outbreak.

Police responsible for New Delhi violence not Muslim protesters: Indian police admit

The Indian police have openly confessed to the closure of a route in the country’s capital of New Delhi that turned into a scene of deadly brutal clashes last month between Hindu nationalist mobs and Muslim protesters.

Iran summons Swiss envoy to protest Trump’s ‘baseless’ Iraq remarks

Iran summons the Swiss envoy, whose country represents US interests in Tehran, to protest US President Donald Trump’s accusations blaming Iran for an attack on occupying American forces in Iraq.

China ready to assist Iran in fight against coronavirus: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his “sincere condolences” to Iran over coronavirus crisis, saying Beijing is ready to assist the Islamic Republic in its fight against the pandemic.

Coronavirus updates: Spain declares emergency state, some EU states block entry

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency as the country — hardest hit by the new coronavirus in Europe after Italy — struggles to stem the spread of the flu-like pathogen.

Australia supermarket shelves empty again due to virus panic

Australian shoppers flocked to supermarkets across Sydney to stock up on supplies as the spread of coronavirus sparked more panic-buying.

Washington Post hypes fake news on coronavirus ‘burial pits’ in Iran

The Washington Post has turned to publishing fake news about Iran’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, claiming that Iran has dug mass “burial pits” for victims of the disease.

Trump’s immoral sanctions on Iran making coronavirus crisis worse: Anlayst

Donald Trump has unabashedly offered ‘assistance’ to Iran to combat the spread of the coronavirus while illegally and immorally upholding sanctions that are only making the crisis worse.

Dubai Open: Djokovic claims Dubai Championships title

Novak Djokovic has clinched his fifth Dubai Tennis Championships title.

US, Taliban sign tentative peace agreement

After months of on-and-off negotiations, the US and the Taliban have signed a tentative peace agreement.

Michael Moore suggests Trump is ‘more dangerous’ than coronavirus

American filmmaker Michael Moore says President Trump was worse than the coronavirus, saying science could cure the illness, while Trump created a “false ignorance” by spreading misinformation.

Slovak pro-EU opposition wins parliamentary vote, ending Smer’s decade-long rule

Slovak opposition parties led by the Ordinary People party (OLANO) win parliamentary elections.

Trump hails pact with Taliban, vows to meet with leaders of militant group

The US president hails the Taliban deal and vows to meet leaders of the Afghan terrorist group.

Biden rolls to big projected South Carolina win, buoyed by black voter support

An outpouring of black voter support propelled Joe Biden to a convincing projected victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary for the 2020 presidential election.

Turkish drone strikes kill over two dozen Syrian soldiers in Idlib: Monitor

Turkish drone strikes have reportedly killed over two dozen Syrian soldiers in northwestern Syria.