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  • US snubs event despite highest global infection rate
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Italian scientists claim world-first coronavirus vaccine breakthrough

  • A coronavirus disease (COVID-19) candidate vaccine has neutralized the virus in human cells for the first time
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Saudi Arabia affirms commitment to Non-Aligned Movement coronavirus goals

  • Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan highlighted need to enhance multilateral efforts to deal with global health threats
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Over 500 Saudis file online marriage contracts amid COVID-19 lockdown

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Saudi Arabia’s Monshaat holds online sessions to support SMEs during pandemic

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Yemeni minister warns of forced war recruitment operations in Houthi areas

  • The Houthis will take four men from a district and force them to train as fighters
  • The enforced recruits are expected to carry out on large gatherings of civilians
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Syria strikes kill 14 Iranian, allied fighters

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Palestinians extend coronavirus state of emergency to June 5

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Afghan healthcare workers pay heavy price in coronavirus battle

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Congress, BJP spar over India’s plan to charge migrant workers returning home

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‘Now we see life again’ as Italy eases lockdown

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Lebanese government to take back mobile networks ahead of new tender

  • The ministry will run Alfa and Touch which are government-owned and managed by OTMT and Zain Group respectively
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All big Turkish factories to resume operations as of May 11

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Mideast countries’ non-oil private sector shrinks amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Duplantis, Lavillenie share gold in backyard pole vaulting

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Young Jordanians showcase ‘talent from home’ for hit contest

  • ‘My talent from my home’ attracted more than 67,000 participants and 18 million views on social networks
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China mocks America in Lego-like animation

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