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HRW urges US to ease Iran sanctions amid coronavirus pandemic
Apr 06, 2020 07:39Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the US to take immediate action and ease its sanctions on Iran amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the bans are “negatively affecting the Iranian government’s ability to adequately respond” to the crisis.
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Fight erupts at White House over drug Trump suggests for COVID-19
Apr 06, 2020 04:28A fierce fight broke out at the White House over the weekend about the use of Hydroxychloroquine President Donald Trump has touted as a treatment for COVID-19.
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Scotland chief medical officer ignores her own warnings against unjustified travels
Apr 06, 2020 04:15Catherine Calderwood, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, having faced intense criticism for breaking her own rules to twice visit her second home during the coronavirus outbreak, has been obliged to quit her job.
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Oil prices slide 7% after producers' meeting is postponed
Apr 06, 2020 03:57Global benchmark oil prices traded as much as $3 a barrel lower as the market opened for Monday's trading session, reflecting fears of oversupply after Saudi Arabia and Russia postponed to Thursday a meeting about a potential pact to cut production.
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Coronavirus outbreak threatens poor districts in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca: Report
Apr 06, 2020 03:29Saudi activists have expressed serious concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus in some neighborhoods of the holy city of Mecca, emphasizing that the slums are hotspots for the severe outbreak as they are densely-populated and suffer from unsanitary conditions and weak health infrastructure.
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President highlights role of knowledge-based firms in Iran’s battle with COVID-19
Apr 06, 2020 01:36President Hassan Rouhani said the big investment his administration has made in the development of knowledge-based companies has paid off as those businesses are greatly contributing to the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Iranian official urges probe into US’ role in creation of COVID-19
Apr 06, 2020 01:27Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization called for the formation of a fact-finding committee to look into the possible role of the US government in the creation of coronavirus.
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Official hails IRGC efforts to open 500-bed hospital in eastern Tehran
Apr 06, 2020 01:17Dr. Alireza Zali, who is in charge of Tehran's Coronavirus Combat Headquarters, praised the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps for opening a 500-bed mobile hospital in the capital amid the country’s ongoing fight against the virus pandemic.
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China leading fight against COVID-19, aiding world countries: Iran
Apr 06, 2020 01:08Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has lauded China’s role in the international struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic and its efforts assisting other countries counter the outbreak.
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Iranians join forces to produce masks in battle against coronavirus
Apr 06, 2020 00:58Iranian women have volunteered to sew masks and protective gowns to fight the spread of coronavirus in Tehran.