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DHS report accuses China of covering up Coronavirus outbreak severity to hoard medical supplies

The report comes as President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo say that China must be held accountable

May 4, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Bolsonaro ups tension with Congress, SC amid political crisis

Last week, Sergio Moro, the former Justice Minister, resigned after the removal of the head of the Federal Police, Mauricio Valeixo

May 4, 2020

By IANS

As South Korea refutes Kim Jong Un's surgery reports, North leader offers thanks to propagandists

South Korea's president's office has quashed rumours that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had undergone any surgery

May 4, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Global coronavirus cases surpass 3.5 million, although rate slowing

Globally, there were 84,004 new cases over the past 24 hours, taking total cases to just over 3.5 million

May 4, 2020

By Reuters

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Canada report: China stockpiled PPEs bought at cheaper rates before Wuhan virus became pandemic

Chinese consulates in cities from Vancouver to Toronto to New York to Melbourne to Tokyo oversaw the stockpiling operation

May 4, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Kim Jong Un's body double used as a stand-in for North Korean leader's public appearance?

Netizens are convinced that Kim Jong Un's body double was used to take his place during his recent public appearance to inaugurate a fertiliser factory near Pyongyang.

May 3, 2020

By Manthan C.

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

Malaysia confirms 122 new Coronavirus cases and two fresh deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has claimed the lives of more than 240,000 people globally and has spread to over 170 countries

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Japan PM Shinzo Abe will consult with experts to extend state of emergency until May 31: Report

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world as it has spread to more than 170 nations

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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US researcher who worked with Wuhan virology lab reveals why Coronavirus escape is 'unlikely'

A US based researcher, Jonna Mazet said Coronavirus leak from the Chinese lab would be extremely unlikely

May 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Wuhan lab's 'Bat woman' still studies animal-born Coronavirus, says 5,000 strains are yet to discover

Shi Zhengli has estimated that there are over 5,000 Coronavirus strains waiting to be discovered in bats globally

May 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Ex-Brazilian Minister testifies against Bolsonaro in meddling probe

Brazil's former Justice minister has testified against the President Jair Bolsonaro for meddling with the federal poliec

May 3, 2020

By IANS

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El Chapo's daughter distributes gifts carrying his image

Mexican drug lord's daughter Alejandrina Guzman's clothing brand distributed around 300 gifts to children with El Chapo's image in it

May 3, 2020

By IANS

Japan indicates at easing few curbs imposed due to Coronavirus outbreak

The deadly virus outbreak has claimed the lives of over 240,000 people globally in over 170 countries

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Activists ask for a probe after prison riots in Venezuela kill more than 40 including the warden

A prison riot in Venezuela that killed several prisoners and a warden has gained the attention of several activists groups who requested a probe into the matter

May 3, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

South Korea going to relax Coronavirus social distancing rules starting from May 6

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

May 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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