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Iran Coronavirus: At least 27 dead after drinking industrial alcohol as a cure for COVID-19

Several rumours and unscientific treatments are being shared on the internet, as the number of Covid-19 cases surpasses 7,000 and fatalities reach 237

Mar 10, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

Viral video: 74 lashes, two-month jail to anyone found licking shrines in Coronavirus-infected Iran

As per the new Iranian law, anyone found licking the walls or grills of the shrine will be flogged before he is arrested and made to pay a fine

Mar 9, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Who is Lee Man-hee? Jesus of South Korea, Shincheonji founder apologized on his knees after being charged for murder over coronavirus deaths

The founder of this doomsday cult, which boasts of a membership of over 200,000

Mar 9, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

Foreigners leave N Korea after weeks in quarantine

The quarantine, which lasted more than one month, has been criticized by some, given that the majority of those affected had not left North Korea for some time

Mar 9, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Netizens claim drinking alcohol will help but here's the truth by WHO

According to the latest "health tip", people are asked to drink alcohol to protect themselves from getting infected from the coronavirus.

Mar 9, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Bangkok's train service dance video on COVID-19 goes viral

The video, which was uploaded on Friday has been viewed more than one lakh times online. It shows workers demonstrating safety measures to take against the coronavirus

Mar 9, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Former Erdogan ally Babacan applies to launch political party

Economic difficulties in the wake of a 2018 currency crisis ate into support for Erdogan's support base

Mar 9, 2020

By Reuters

North Korea fires three projectiles into sea; China urges dialogue

South Korea's national security adviser held a video conference with the defence minister and intelligence chief to analyse the North's latest test and its intent

Mar 9, 2020

By Reuters

More Philippines mothers sell babies for money, and Facebook is an easy platform - Report

Several pages on Facebook apparently facilitate commercial adoption of children though the practice is illegal in the Philippines.

Mar 9, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

PM Najib rips into 'opposition disunity' as crucial Sarawak poll process starts

Malaysia to unveil cabinet on Monday, after new PM named amid turmoil

One of the top contenders for a ministerial position in the finance department is Mustapa Mohamed, an economist turned politician from PM Muhyiddin's party

Mar 9, 2020

By Reuters