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Source: United Nations 4. The massive wildfires in the Amazon, Australia, Central Africa, East Asia and Siberia last year brought forests to the headlines. Forests are vitally important for sustaining life on Earth. It is estimated that around 1.6 billion people – including more than 2,000.... |
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The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna. They were as safe as anyone from the virus doing one of the most dangerous jobs, and now? Fishermen are returning home to California to find a state all but shuttered and nowhere to sell their catch. |
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The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna. They were as safe as anyone from the virus doing one of the most dangerous jobs, and now? Fishermen are returning home to California to find a state all but shuttered and nowhere to sell their catch. |
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In Dayang (HK) Marine Shipping Co., Limited v. Asia Master Logistics Limited 2 , a recent judgment handed down by the Court of First Instance earlier this month, Deputy High Court Judge William Wong SC provided in-depth analysis of the Lasmos approach. |
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The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna. They were as safe as anyone from the virus doing one of the most dangerous jobs, and now? Fishermen are returning home to California to find a state all but shuttered and nowhere to sell their catch. |
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By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press. The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna. They were as safe as anyone from the virus doing one of the most dangerous jobs, and now? Fishermen are returning home to California to find a state.... |
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The killing of Qassem Soleimani at the beginning of 2020 created uncertainty over Iran’s role not only in the Middle East, but in South Asia as well. As the head of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) — the unit responsible for external military and covert operations —.... |
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A worker wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) carries meat at a local food market, also known as bazaar, in Almaty, Kazakhstan March 20, 2020. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev.
March 21, 2020. ALMATY (Reuters) – Authorities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,.... |
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South-east Asia's response to the coronavirus had varied wildly, from world's best practice in Singapore to possible disaster in Indonesia. As of Thursday night, Indonesia (309 infections), Malaysia (900 infections) and Thailand (272 infections) had all recorded their largest single-day rises in case numbers. |
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Members of firefighters wear protective face masks, amid fear of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as they disinfect the streets, ahead of the Iranian New Year Nowruz, March 20, in Tehran, Iran March 18, 2020. Picture taken March 18, 2020. Ali Khara, West Asia News Agency via Reuters. |
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ISLAMABAD/DHAKA: Pakistan suspended on Saturday all international flights for two weeks to limit the spread of coronavirus , as governments across densely populated South Asia ramped up their efforts to contain the virus. Pakistani officials also asked people to self-quarantine for at least another.... |
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The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation will donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in Asia, including Bangladesh, to help the global fight against COVID-19. The governments of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.... |
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday sought the intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to ensure the safe return of the Indian students stranded in Malaysia, the worst coronavirus hit the country in South Asia. In his letter addressed to Jaishanker, Vijayan requested.... |
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South-east Asia's response to the coronavirus had varied wildly, from world's best practice in Singapore to possible disaster in Indonesia. As of Thursday night, Indonesia (309 infections), Malaysia (900 infections) and Thailand (272 infections) had all recorded their largest single-day rises in case numbers. |
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Turkey's president on Saturday issued a message conveying his well wishes for Nowruz, and voiced hope that it brings beauty and wellness to the nation. Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued his message through the Communications Directorate to mark Nowruz, which is celebrated across a wide region from Central Asia to the Balkans. |
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South-east Asia's response to the coronavirus had varied wildly, from world's best practice in Singapore to possible disaster in Indonesia. As of Thursday night, Indonesia (309 infections), Malaysia (900 infections) and Thailand (272 infections) had all recorded their largest single-day rises in case numbers. |
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NINGBO, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation said on Saturday they will donate medical supplies to another 10 countries in Asia to assist their fight against the novel coronavirus. A total of 1.8 million masks, 210,000 COVID-19 testing kits, 36,000 pieces of protective.... |
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Hong Kong focused on ‘second wave’ of virus carried by people returning from overseas. A surge in new coronavirus cases in Asia has raised fears of a possible second wave of infections, and.... |
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HANGZHOU, China: The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation today announced plans to donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in Asia to help the global fight against COVID-19. The governments of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan.... |
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Blue sky thinking: When the coronavirus crisis is over there’s going to be a stampede of bookings — so get in early and you might not even need to pay a deposit On a trip to Central Asia, you could enjoy the countries of Georgia and Armenia There is a deposit-free deal for an 11-day Inca highlights.... |
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Chinese billionaire Jack Ma earlier this week promised to send 100,000 face masks, 20,000 test kits, and 1,000 medical protective suits to each of Africa's 54 nations. According to the South China Morning Post, Jack Ma also donated 500,000 coronavirus test kits and 1 million masks to the US. |
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Rumours could fuel the spread of the virus among people in remote areas, with no internet access, and with little education. By Amber Milne. LONDON March 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) From drinking cow urine to sleeping by chopped onions, myths about how people can catch and cure coronavirus are spreading rapidly. |
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Founder of Alibaba and one of the richest persons in Asia, Jack Ma, has announced that his firm will donate emergency supplies to 10 Asian countries including Bangladesh. The firm will be donating 1.8 million masks, 210,000 test kits, 36,000 protective suits, ventilators and thermometers to.... |
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March 21, 2020. ISLAMABAD/DHAKA (Reuters) – Pakistan suspended on Saturday all international flights for two weeks to limit the spread of coronavirus, as governments across densely populated South Asia ramped up their efforts to contain the virus. Pakistani officials also asked people to.... |
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HANGZHOU, China--(Antara/BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation today announced plans to donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in Asia to help the global fight against COVID-19. The governments of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos,.... |
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