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COVID-19 death toll in Latin America tops 200k
Aug 02, 2020 07:05The new coronavirus has so far infected more than 17.85 million people and claimed the lives of over 685,000 others around the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
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Coronavirus cost Africa travel & tourism industry $55bn: AU commissioner
Jul 03, 2020 01:51Africa countries have lost almost $55 billion in travel and tourism revenues in three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the African Union commissioner for infrastructure and energy said on Thursday.
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Malawi’s opposition leader wins presidential vote rerun
Jun 28, 2020 06:16Malawi’s opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera has won the country’s presidential election rerun, the country’s electoral commission has announced.
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Libya warns Egypt against military intervention; France backs Cairo
Jun 23, 2020 06:11Libya’s High Council of State, an advisory body to the internationally-recognized government in the country, has warned Egypt against military intervention in Libya.
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COVID-19 updates: WHO reports record daily rise in cases; global infections pass 8.9mn
Jun 22, 2020 04:05The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases, since the pandemic started around the globe early this year.
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Iran says ready to work with new members of UNSC
Jun 19, 2020 02:56Iran’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the election of India, Ireland, Mexico, and Norway as the new non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
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COVID-19 update: Infections rising in Africa, Americas; Beijing facing resurgence
Jun 17, 2020 06:43Global cases of infection with the new coronavirus have reached nearly 8.2 million, and the death toll has crossed the 443,000 mark.
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Amnesty says abuses rampant as West African armies target militants
Jun 10, 2020 07:16Soldiers in three West African countries unlawfully killed or caused the disappearance of at least 199 people between February and April during stepped-up operations against insurgents, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
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Iran reliable partner of all fraternal African nations: FM Zarif
May 25, 2020 23:36Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has extended his congratulations to people of Africa on the occasion of Africa Day, saying the Islamic Republic will "forever" remain a "reliable partner" of all African nations.
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Over 4.56 million people have COVID-19 worldwide
May 15, 2020 12:53More than 4.56 million people are now infected with the new coronavirus across the world, and over 304,000 have died.