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Hong Kong was shaken by widespread and sometimes violent street protests in 2019

Hong Kong Activists Arrested Over Last Year's Democracy Rallies

Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's democracy rallies

Joe Biden Attacks Donald Trump On Coronavirus, 'Ignored The Warnings,' Put 'Trust In China's Leaders'

North Korea said former vice president Joe Biden was a "rabid dog" but US President Donald Trump said "he is actually somewhat better than that"

"The uncomfortable truth is that Donald Trump left America exposed and vulnerable to this pandemic," Biden said in a new video ad.

Coronavirus USA Death Count, Cases: Breaking Down The Latest Hotspots As Some Areas Look To Reopen

The shutdown has seen huge chunks of the US economy grind to a halt

Cases spiked in Oklahoma by 53% over the past week, with infections jumping 60% in Arkansas, 74% in Nebraska, 82% in Iowa and 205% in South Dakota..

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, in a March 27, 2020 file image, said 540 people had died in his state of 20 million inhabitants in the preceding 24 hours

New York Reports Lowest Virus Death Toll In Two Weeks

New York reports lowest virus death toll in two weeks

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Elon Musk Sent Wrong Kind Of 'Ventilators' To California Hospitals, Reports Say

California hospitals have received the "ventilators" that Elon Musk promised last month -- only that they were a different kind and designed for breathing and airway support.

Iran says it has achieved a "small victory" against the coronavirus by keeping its daily death rate to below 100 even as its overall death toll tops 5,000

Iran Virus Deaths Top 5,000: Ministry

Iran virus deaths top 5,000: ministry

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El Chapo Care Packages Handed Out To The Poor Amid The Coronavirus Lockdown

The daughter of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been handing out care packages around Mexico's poor communities amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Chinese Coastguard ship patrols the South China Sea

New South China Sea Standoff: Chinese Ship Tags Malaysian Oil Exploration Vessel

The most recent skirmish occurred Friday when a Chinese survey vessel was observed “tagging” areas near where Malaysia’s state oil firm Petronas is operating.

A Samsung Galaxy S10 5G smartphone displayed at a telecom shop in Seoul last month

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Arrives In The US; Challenges iPhone SE 2020

Samsung announced earlier today that its budget smartphone, the Galaxy S10 Lite is now available in the US

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Kathmandu after being rescued from hiking trails

Rescued From Himalaya Trails, Trekkers Find World In Turmoil

Rescued from Himalaya trails, trekkers find world in turmoil

Israeli security forces, wearing protective masks as a precaution during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, stand guard in Jerusalem's old city

Coronavirus Response Stirs Jerusalem Sovereignty Struggle

Coronavirus response stirs Jerusalem sovereignty struggle

California teen Kenia Molina is relying on a donated laptop to be able to graduate high school

Poor US Students Miss Out As Virtual Learning Sharpens Divide

Poor US students miss out as virtual learning sharpens divide

Graffiti on a wall in San Francisco calls for a "rent strike"

Pay The Rent Or Eat? Suddenly Jobless Americans Face Dilemma

Pay the rent or eat? Suddenly jobless Americans face dilemma

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Texas Coronavirus Update: Gov. Abbott To Reopen State Monday; What Will Resume And When

Governor Greg Abbott said state parks and retailers would be the first to resume operations and some medical procedures will be allowed too.

A Florida man threatened a shooting at a local supermarket because not enough of the customers were wearing protective face coverings

US Man Threatens Shooting Over Lack Of Masks In Store

US man threatens shooting over lack of masks in store

Volunteers load food into vehicles during a mobile market day at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia

Trump Announces $19 Bn Relief For Farmers Amid COVID-19 Epidemic

Trump announces $19 bn relief for farmers amid COVID-19 epidemic

Ships and coal are seen at Rajin harbour in North Korea's northeastern city of Rason in 2017

NKorea Flouts Sanctions Through China Shipping: UN Report

NKorea flouts sanctions through China shipping: UN report

Imprisoned immigrants are seen at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Adelanto Detention Facility

44 People On Deportation Flight To Guatemala Reportedly Test Positive For Coronavirus

Flights from the U.S. to Guatemala have been temporarily suspended due to the positive tests.

Small Business Administration chief Jovita Carranza has overseen the processing of 14 years of loans in less than 14 days

US Says Loan Program Aided 1.6 Mn Small Businesses

US says loan program aided 1.6 mn small businesses

Gilead Sciences has not commented on a report indicating positive results for a medication aimed at treating the coronavirus

Gilead Shares Surge On Report Of Drug's Success On COVID-19

Gilead shares surge on report of drug's success on COVID-19

There are growing global doubts about the transparency of China's coronavirus tally

China Virus Epicentre Wuhan Raises Death Toll By 50%

China virus epicentre Wuhan raises death toll by 50%

A week after its launch, a giant federal lending program to support small businesses devastated by coronavirus shutdowns such as these in Charlotte, North Carolina is still struggling to get off the ground

Many US Small Businesses Facing Existential Threat If Coronavirus Pandemic Persists

Many small businesses around the country expect to permanent close if the pandemic lasts for only a few months.

Senator Tim Kaine, seen here in February 2020, has led the bid to restrain President Donald Trump from attacking Iran without approval from Congress

Who Votes For Trump Measures In Congress? You Probably Guessed It Right

Political parties are more divided than ever. President Trump is the lighten bolt.

Ford Expects $2 Bn Loss In Q1 As Virus Shutdowns Hit Sales

Ford expects $2 bn loss in Q1 as virus shutdowns hit sales

Billions of people around the world have been put into lockdown to limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus, which has put an unprecedented strain on the global economy

Exit Lockdowns With Caution To Avoid Being Confined Again: Experts

Exit lockdowns with caution to avoid being confined again: experts

The coronavirus crisis is hitting the restaurant industry hard -- this empty eatery is at Grand Central Station in New York

Does Business Interruption Insurance Cover The COVID-19 Pandemic? Insurers Say No, Businesses Call Foul

Insurers are balking at paying business interruption claims, saying pandemics aren't covered.

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