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Malaysia reports 30,644 new COVID-19 infections, 57 new deaths
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], February 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Malaysia reported 30,644 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Friday, bringing the national total to 3,367,871, according to the health ministry.
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7 killed, 85 injured as strong quake hits western Indonesia
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Jakarta (Indonesia) [India], February 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Seven people were killed and 85 others wounded as a 6.1-magnitude quake destroyed over 10,000 buildings, houses and infrastructure facilities in Indonesia's western province of West Sumatra on Friday, a senior official said.
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UNGA president calls on Russia, Ukraine to settle disputes through dialogu
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New York [US], February 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and peaceful means to settle disputes.
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Denmark ready to take in refugees from Ukraine: PM Frederiksen
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Copenhagen [Denmark], February 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Denmark will accept refugees fleeing from Ukraine, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told journalists on Thursday.
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Brazil: Death toll reaches 204 from landslides, floods
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Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], February 24 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from mudslides and floods in the Brazilian city of Petropolis, in southeast Rio de Janeiro state, rose to 204 on Wednesday, authorities said.
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Myanmar reports 3,381 new COVID-19 infections, 5 more deaths
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], February 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Myanmar reported 3,381 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the tally in the country to 575,508, according to a release from the Ministry of Health.
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Mongolia records 525 new COVID-19 infections
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], February 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Mongolia recorded 525 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing its national tally to 463,380, the health ministry said Wednesday.
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US experts warn spread of more contagious Omicron sub-type as restrictions
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New York [US], February 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Experts are warning of the spread of a new strain of Omicron variant in the United States and potential health effects after infection, as major states in the country rushed to shed off COVID-19 restrictions amid a continuous decline in cases and hosp
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Japan to send 73-member delegation to Beijing Winter Paralympics
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Tokyo [Japan], February 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Japan will send a 73-member delegation to take part in the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games from March 4 to 13.
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Ireland to remove mask wearing rules among other COVID-19 restrictions
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Dublin [Ireland], February 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Ireland will remove the rules of mandatory mask wearing in indoor public facilities and on public transport starting from Feb. 28, said the Irish government on Tuesday.
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Canadian MPs pass vote on Emergencies Act use against convoy blockades
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Ottawa [Canada], February 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Canada's House of Commons on Monday night voted to pass the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act in response to the convoy blockades in Ottawa and at border crossings.
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Omicron wave accounts for more deaths than Delta surge in US: Report
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San Francisco [US], February 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The Omicron wave is breaking, but deaths have surpassed those from the Delta wave in the United States, The Seattle Times has reported.
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