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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 19.6 million, over 727K dead
Aug 09, 2020 08:11The new coronavirus has so far infected more than 19.6 million people and claimed the lives of over 727,000 others around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
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US, India record highest daily deaths, cases from coronavirus
Aug 07, 2020 06:58As the new coronavirus pandemic rages on to take a heavy toll across the globe, the United States and India have registered their record daily jump in deaths and infections respectively over the past months.
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Australia’s second biggest city enters strict new coronavirus lockdown
Aug 06, 2020 06:48Australia’s second-biggest city Melbourne began the first day of a six-week total lockdown on Thursday with the closure of most shops and businesses raising new fears of food shortages, as authorities battle a second wave of coronavirus infections.
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Global COVID-19 cases top 18.3 million, over 694,000 dead
Aug 04, 2020 06:42More than 18.3 million people have so far tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and over 694,000 others have lost their lives to the illness across the world, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
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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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Australia to build military fuel reserve with US funding
Jul 30, 2020 06:55The Australian government plans to set up a military fuel reserve in the port city of Darwin with funding provided by the United States, an apparent move to boost military cooperation with Washington amid rising tensions with China.
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China hits back at Australia, defends sovereignty in South China Sea
Jul 28, 2020 13:23Beijing has defended its sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea after Australia joined the United States in rejecting China’s territorial claims over a disputed group of islands in the strategic waterway, saying its rights have been historically established.
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China suspends Hong Kong’s extradition treaties with UK, Canada, Australia
Jul 28, 2020 09:10China has announced the suspension of extradition treaties between Hong Kong and Canada, Australia, and Britain, in response to similar moves by those countries.
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Australian police disperse Black Lives Matter rally
Jul 28, 2020 08:07Australian police on Tuesday said they arrested six people and ordered about 50 others to disperse after they gathered in Sydney to go ahead with a Black Lives Matter protest, despite an official ban because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Australia joins US in rejecting Beijing's South China Sea claims
Jul 25, 2020 11:23Australia has joined the US in rejecting China's territorial and maritime claims over a disputed group of islands in the South China Sea, ratcheting up already simmering tensions between Beijing and Canberra.