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US Not Considering Canceling Debt Held by China, Says Trump's Economic Adviser
Trump has shown frustration with China in recent weeks over the pandemic, which has cost tens of thousands of lives in the United States alone and sparked an economic contraction.
Newly Recovered UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Joins Applause for Coronavirus Carers
The 55-year-old prime minister spent three nights in intensive care, then convalesced for two weeks at his country residence and returned to work on Monday.
Top US Expert Anothony Fauci Expects Quick Approval for Remdesivir to Treat Coronavirus
The drug was shown in a major study to shorten recovery time of hospitalized patients.
Cities Face 100 Million 'New Poor' in Post-Pandemic World, Say Experts
Densely populated cities are poised at the frontline of the contagious outbreak, hard hit where people live in poverty with little or no running water, sewage systems or health care access, said experts at the World Bank, the World Resources Institute (WR...
Google Doodle Gives You a Chance to Play Theremin With Clara Rockmore Today
The doodle is a tribute to Russian-born Clara Rockmore who was one of the most celebrated performed of the theremin.
US Considering Coronavirus Scanning for International Air Travellers: Donald Trump
Donald Trump said US is thinking about scanning air travellers from countries affected by coronavirus.
Navy Sailors Head Back to Aircraft Carrier Which Was Hit by Coronavirus Outbreak
Hundreds of sailors are expected to reboard the ship over the next several days, after spending about a month in gyms, hotels and other facilities while the ship was cleaned.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau's Mother Treated for Smoke Inhalation after Apartment Fire
Public broadcaster Radio-Canada said Margaret Trudeau was treated in hospital for smoke inhalation and possibly burns.
‘Have a Very Good Idea But…’: Trump Adds to Confusion Over Kim Jong Un's Health Status
South Korea remains very skeptical about reports related to Kim's deteriorating health, insisting information of this nature is top secret and would not even be shared with North Korean allies such as China.
In Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine, an Oxford Group Leaps Ahead
The Oxford scientists now say that with an emergency approval from regulators, the first few million doses of their vaccine could be available by September — at least several months ahead of any of the other announced efforts — if it proves to be effectiv...
Stay and Play at Home: Google Doodle Launches Throwback 'Coding' Game Series
Saturday’s Google Doodle is a coding game featuring a bunny and to win the game, which celebrates 50 years of Kids coding.
Coronavirus Death Toll in Europe Tops 1.2 Lakh: Report
Italy has the most deaths with 25,969 followed by Spain with 22,902, France with 22,245 and Britain with 19,506.
Sudden Spike in New Yorkers Ingesting Bleach After Trump Touts it as Potential 'Cure' for Coronavirus
Trump’s bizarre suggestion came after he learned about the effects of sunlight and household disinfectants on the novel coronavirus.
Britain's Prince Charles Launches Covid-19 Emergency Fund for India, South Asia
Prince Charles praised Britain's Asian community for the vital role it has been playing during the pandemic as he called for the diaspora to donate generously to help the most vulnerable in their countries of origin.
Belgian Biotech Firm to Roll Out Coronavirus Antibody Tests
The Liege-based company, ZenTech, told AFP Tuesday it has started making tens of thousands of the government-certified tests and plans to ramp up output to eventually make up to three million per month.
Italy Now has More Respirators Than ICU Patients
There are currently some 2,500 patients receiving intensive care for coronavirus infections.