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Rusty Knife Removed From 76-Year-Old Man's Head, 26 Years After He Was Stabbed With It

“I couldn’t laugh, yawn or even cough. The doctors have given me a second chance at life and ended my nightmare of more than 20 years," the man said.

South Korea Ruling Party Wins Big Parliamentary Majority

South Koreans were still being asked to maintain social distancing

South Korea ruling party wins big parliamentary majority

China Restarts Factories But Faces Job Cuts As Overseas Orders Slump

Coronavirus-linked lockdowns and movement curbs have hammered the global economy

Although Chinese factories have resumed production after containing the coronavirus outbreak, it's economy is suffering from the supply chain disruptions across the world.

China's "wet markets" sell fresh meat, fish and vegetables and are parft of the national fabric, but the sale of exotic animals for food at some of them has drawn criticism

Wuhan's 'Wet Markets' Struggle After Virus Lockdown

Wuhan's 'wet markets' struggle after virus lockdown

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Annual GDP in 2019-2021 in a selection of developing countries forecast to experience siginficant slumps in growth this year

G20 Agrees To Debt Relief For Poorest Countries Amid Pandemic

G20 agrees to debt relief for poorest countries amid pandemic

When a vaccine for coronavirus is found -- possibly as little as 12 months away -- a massive effort will be needed to manufacture it for seven billion people around the world

Gates Foundation Calls For Global Cooperation On Vaccine For 7 Billion People

Gates Foundation calls for global cooperation on vaccine for 7 billion people

US dairy farmers have been battling low prices for years and now have to contend with the coronavirus

Coronavirus Economic Impact: Virus Could Cost US Farmers $20 Billion

“We’re looking at a situation with a lot sharper – or very big decline in farm income relative to what had been expected,” said a top industry researcher.

US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has not yet sent the impeachment articles of President Donald Trump to the Senate

Coronavirus US Response: Pelosi Blasts Trump, Says WHO Funding Decision Will Be 'Swiftly Challenged'

“This decision is dangerous, illegal and will be swiftly challenged," Pelosi said of Trump's move to halt U.S. funding for the World Health Organization.

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Coronavirus Update: Cases Surge In South Dakota As Governor Refuses To Invoke Shutdown Orders

Gov. Kristi Noem had previously called quarantine measures taken in other states and overseas "draconian" in press briefings.

A cargo plane with personal protective equipment sent by China to fight COVID-19 arrives in Mexico City on April 7, 2020

Fighting WHO, Trump Hands China A PR Opportunity

Fighting WHO, Trump hands China a PR opportunity

Runways have become parking lots at some airports as airlines ground most of their planes

Airlines Face Uncertain Future And Need Aid Fast: IATA

Airlines face uncertain future and need aid fast: IATA

Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 slid as a stronger yen weighed on investor sentiment

Global Stock Markets And Oil Prices Slide As Virus Impact Mounts

Global stock markets and oil prices slide as virus impact mounts

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Jeremy Lin Shows Discrimination Won't Stop Him From Pledging Help Against COVID-19

Jeremy Lin has pledged $1 million to help in the fight against COVID-19 despite the discrimination against American-Asians.

Coronavirus testing equipment seen in Guadalajara, Mexico on April 14, 2020

Study Shows Iceland Got It Right With Early, Widespread Virus Testing

Study shows Iceland got it right with early, widespread virus testing

South African police patrol the street during clashes with residents (not visible) of Tafelsig, an impoverished suburb in Mitchells Plain, near Cape Town, on April 14, 2020, after some people in the community did not receive food parcels

IMF Cautions Renewed Social Unrest Possible Amid Pandemic

IMF cautions renewed social unrest possible amid pandemic

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Coronavirus Supply Chain: Illinois Arranges For Secret Flights To Deliver Medical Protective Gear, Other Equipment

Gov. J.B. Pritzker reportedly wants to keep the administration from seizing the shipments for the federal stockpile.

At a temple north of Bangkok worshippers poured water down a bamboo tube to a waiting monk, to maintain social distancing

Poles Apart: Thais Find Novel Way To Mark Virus Hit Songkran

Poles apart: Thais find novel way to mark virus hit Songkran

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian denied China made negative remarks on how France has handled the coronavirus epidemic

China Denies Criticising France's Virus Response

China denies criticising France's virus response

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Coronavirus: Paul McCartney Supports 'Medieval' China Wet Market Shutdown Amid Pandemic

Beatles star Paul McCartney has revealed that he supports the ban of Chinese wet markets.

The IEA said measures taken to bolster the global economy and to reduce oil supply should allow a "gradual" recovery in the second half of the year

IEA Predicts 'Worst Year In The History' Of Oil Sector

IEA predicts 'worst year in the history' of oil sector

Pyongyang residents pay their respects at the giant bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and his son and successor Kim Jong Il

Low-key Celebrations For North Korea's Founder In Face Of Virus

Low-key celebrations for North Korea's founder in face of virus

In recent weeks Taiwan has donated millions of face masks and other medical supplies overseas

Taiwan Virus Aid Sparks Calls To Rename China Airlines

Taiwan virus aid sparks calls to rename China Airlines

The coronavirus has slammed the brakes on life around the world as people are forced to stay indoors

Apple Data Show Dramatic Impact Of Virus On Movement

Apple data show dramatic impact of virus on movement

Regional map including China, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and Wuhan Seafood Market, identified as the centre of a pneumonia outbreak that has sickened dozens and killed four.

Beijing Sends Survey Ship To South China Sea As Region Battles Coronavirus

The Chinese survey vessel, the Haiyang Dizhi 8, appeared Tuesday well within the EEZ of Vietnam about 160 km (100 miles) offshore.

A woman sunbathes behind a Spanish flag on her balcony in Madrid during the national lockdown

Trump Freezes WHO Funds As World Weighs Easing Lockdown

Trump freezes WHO funds as world weighs easing lockdown

A Japan firm is offering temporary apartment rentals to stressed spouses under lockdown hoping to avoid 'coronavirus divorce'

Japan Firm Offers Spouses Apartments To Avoid 'Coronavirus Divorce'

Japan firm offers spouses apartments to avoid 'coronavirus divorce'

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