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As PM's health deteriorates concerns grow about stability of government
Apr 07, 2020 02:07The sudden deterioration in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s health has touched off a flurry of speculation as to who would take over the reins of government if the PM becomes incapacitated.
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Former world officials: US sanctions compromising Iran healthcare system amid pandemic
Apr 07, 2020 01:51A group of 24 senior diplomats and defense officials have called on US President Donald Trump to make a targeted effort to ease Washington's rules, which prevent Tehran from trading in medical and humanitarian goods, in order to save “potentially hundreds of thousands of lives” across the Middle East amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Iranian model for fighting pandemic based on domestic initiatives: Security chief
Apr 07, 2020 01:28The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the model used by the country to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic should be based on exclusive and domestic initiatives, noting that Iranians have learned how to weather critical conditions.
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Rouhani: Friendly countries must pressure US to lift Iran sanctions amid pandemic
Apr 07, 2020 00:41President Hassan Rouhani says friendly countries should exert pressure on the United States to lift its "cruel and one-sided" sanctions against Tehran at the current juncture that the Islamic Republic is diligently fighting the deadly new coronavirus pandemic.
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Top general thanks Iran’s medical society, Armed Forces for coronavirus fight
Apr 06, 2020 08:00Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri commended the country’s medical staff and military units for their dedication to the job in the battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Health Ministry spokesman: Iran never forgets china’s supports
Apr 06, 2020 11:07Iranian Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour underlined that his nation will never forget the supports and aid rendered by other countries, including China, in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.
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Iranian spokesman: No interruption to social distancing
Apr 06, 2020 09:56The spokesperson for the Iranian government dismissed speculation about a halt to the social distancing measures to counter the coronavirus pandemic, saying the government cares about both the health and economic life of people.
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Iranians familiar with art of living in crisis, top security official says
Apr 06, 2020 09:40Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said Iranians have mastered the art of living in crisis.
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IOC President Bach encourages everyone to stay strong
Apr 06, 2020 09:33International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach encouraged people to stay active, strong and healthy during the coronavirus crisis, before celebrating Tokyo 2020 as a festival of resilience and solidarity.
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UK's Johnson in hospital for tests, government says he's still in charge
Apr 06, 2020 09:22British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was undergoing tests in hospital on Monday as he is still suffering coronavirus symptoms 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19, but the government insisted he remained in charge.