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Chinese epicenter Wuhan raises number of virus dead by 1,290
World

Chinese epicenter Wuhan raises number of virus dead by 1,290

BEIJING (AP) — At least 50 percent more people died in China’s virus epicenter of Wuhan than previously counted, with…
Coronavirus is becoming a political behemoth
Opinion

Coronavirus is becoming a political behemoth

Back in December 2019, news outlets around the world started reporting on a mysterious virus coming out of China. The…
Egypt receives medical supplies from China to combat coronavirus
Egypt

Egypt receives medical supplies from China to combat coronavirus

Egyptian Health Minister Hala Zayed announced on Thursday the arrival of a shipment of medical supplies from the People’s Republic…
China, Europe show restarting virus-hit economies not easy
World

China, Europe show restarting virus-hit economies not easy

BEIJING (AP) — As countries consider how to restart economies that have been halted by the coronavirus, the early experiences…
Piano van: Hong Kong music lessons go mobile to beat virus
World

Piano van: Hong Kong music lessons go mobile to beat virus

Yoyo, six, frowns with concentration as she plays the piano in the back of a truck — still able to…
Fearful of virus return, Beijing turns into virtual fortress
World

Fearful of virus return, Beijing turns into virtual fortress

Beijing has virtually walled itself off to outsiders with drastic measures to protect China’s seat of power against the threat…
Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules
World

Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

MADRID (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with…
China vows improvements for Africans after virus discrimination claims
World

China vows improvements for Africans after virus discrimination claims

Under strong international pressure, China on Sunday vowed to improve the treatment of Africans in the southern city of Guangzhou…
Chinese ambassador to Cairo slams calls for Chinese compensation over coronavirus
Egypt

Chinese ambassador to Cairo slams calls for Chinese compensation over coronavirus

The Chinese ambassador to Cairo Liao Liqiang on Friday slammed calls for China to bear the responsibility of the coronavirus…
African community targeted in China virus crackdown
World

African community targeted in China virus crackdown

Africans in southern China’s largest city say they have become targets of suspicion and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines…
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