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Coronavirus: Sitting Apart From Dear Ones Could Become the New Norm at Movie Theaters in Singapore

As Singapore is looking for a gradual reopening starting from June 1, cinema theaters are well prepared to get a green light from authorities

May 16, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Trump Fires State Department Inspector General After Opening Case Against Mike Pompeo

The US President has fired Steve Linick by claiming that he has lost all confidence in the senior official

May 16, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Spain Confirms 102 New Coronavirus Deaths; Lowest Spike in 8 Weeks

The deadly virus outbreak has spread to more than1 70 countries worldwide infecting over 4.5 million people globally

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Russia Confirms 9,200 New Coronavirus Infections

The deadly virus outbreak has adversely affected the world economy as the countries will require quite some time to recover

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Phlippines Confirms 11 New Coronavirus Deaths and 214 Fresh Infections

The deadly virus outbreak has created a majors stir around the world and has claimed the lives of more than 300,000 globally

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Malaysia to impose tourism tax from July, not August: Minister

Malaysia Confirms 17 New Coronavirus Cases With One New Death

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world and has infected people in over 170 countries

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Indonesia confirms 529 New Coronavirus Cases and 13 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has infected over 4.4 million people around the world in over 170 countries

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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THIS Purported Doctor's Bizarre Claim Suggests Semen Consumption as Coronavirus Cure; Find the Truth

A doctor named Dr Anacleto Belleza Millendez, who speaks in Tagalog (Philippine language), suggests semen as a cure for Coronavirus

May 16, 2020

By Anu James

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Bolsonaro's Love for Unproven Hydroxychloroquine Makes Second Health Minister Resign in Brazil

Nelson Teich was appointed on April 17, after former the minister was sacked by President Bolsonaro for opposing his views on opening market and business despite coronavirus spread

May 16, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

China Admits to Destroying Coronavirus Samples from 'Unauthorized Labs'

China confirms that it had ordered 'unauthorized labs' to destroy the coronavirus samples when the outbreak began in the country.

May 16, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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Singapore Lays out Elaborate Guidelines on Restarting Construction Activity

Stalled projects like rail network construction, deep tunneling of sewerage system and residential renovation to get priority

May 16, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Brutal Afghan Attacks Highlight Limitations of U.S.-Taliban Deal

More than 500 civilians were killed in Afghanistan in the first quarter of 2020 as violence raged even after the pact was struck

May 16, 2020

By Reuters

As Australia Slowly Relaxes Lockdown, Victoria Battles COVID-19 Clusters

Two of Victoria's COVID-19 cases were connected to a cluster at a meat factory, where 98 people got infected

May 16, 2020

By Reuters

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Cooling towers of nuclear plant demolished

Nuclear Power Plant Towers Demolished in Early-Morning Explosions in Germany; Video Goes Viral

Germany, which decided to phase out nuclear power following major global disasters, is committed towards the generation of electricity through fossil fuels and renewable energy.

May 16, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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President Trump to Restart WHO Funding, But Will Only Pay as Much as China Does

On April 14, President Donald Trump announced the suspension of funding to the World Health Organization for its mismanagement of the coronavirus pandemic

May 16, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

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