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Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli soldiers in Hebron
An Israeli soldier aims his weapon at Palestinian protesters during clashes in the West Bank city of Hebron, Feb. 6, 2020. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)
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Kuwait Fire Service Directorate holds emergency drill
Firefighters extinguish fire during an emergency drill in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 6, 2020. Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) held on Thursday an emergency drill titled "The joint command for…
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European Commission supports start of talks on lower primary surplus targets for Greece on conditions: EU official
The European Commission supports the launch of a discussion regarding the reduction of Greece's primary surplus targets, provided that the country will keep the momentum of reforms, European Commissioner for…
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Trump takes victory lap on impeachment acquittal by divided Senate
US President Donald Trump took a victory lap Thursday, a day after a divided Senate voted to acquit him on impeachment charges. In a lengthy speech at the White House…
Gilead: Focus on remdesivir’s 2019-nCoV efficacy, permission talks too early
Gilead Sciences Inc said on Thursday that its focus is now on rapidly determining remdesivir's potential as a treatment for the 2019 novel coronavirus, rather than discussing compulsory licensing or…
China unveils tax policies to aid epidemic control
China has unveiled a raft of tax policies to reduce financial burdens on some sectors and support the country's fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic. For firms in the transportation,…
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Chinese FM denies China spying on Africa CDC
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying rebuffed a US official's claim that China is "spying" on Africa by helping establish a disease control center in African countries, saying China-Africa relations…
Virus can’t stop China’s march forward
Nation has crisis awareness, capable of self-correction: experts The novel coronavirus outbreak won't stop China from marching forward, as the country's system shows its unique advantages, has strong crisis awareness…
Hubei still short of at least 2,250 medical personnel
Central China's Hubei Province is still in short of at least 2,250 medical personnel in face of the novel coronavirus outbreak, said a provincial official. A total of 107 medical…
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Supervisory body probes after Li’s death
Case exposes local authorities' incompetence in tackling deadly disease The death of coronavirus doctor Li Wenliang ignited an outpouring of public outrage in China on Friday as people hailed the…