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US Space Force launches first mission amid virus outbreak

The United States Space Force launched its first national security mission Thursday, sending an ultra-secure military communication satellite into orbit even as the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes much of the country.

Paris hospitals will be swamped within 48 hours after coronavirus spike: Official

A spike in coronavirus patients means hospitals in and around Paris will reach saturation point within 48 hours, the head of the French Hospital Federation said on Friday, with the peak not expected until April.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

The British Prime Minister has posted a video saying that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and shall self-isolate in Downing Street but shall continue to take charge of the government handling of the crisis.

China's Xi offers help to US but Trump intensifies sanctions on countries

President Xi Jinping says China is ready to help the US with the fast-growing coronavirus outbreak, as Washington steps up its sanctions policy against world countries.

Coronavirus cases in New York overwhelming hospitals in US epicenter

Coronavirus cases in the state and city of New York continue to surge, with hospital staff working extra shifts and searching desperately for more medical supplies as they battle a quickly growing death toll and infections at the US epicenter of the global pandemic.

China blasts meddling as US signs new Taiwan support law

US President Donald Trump has signed a congressional bill into law that entails greater American support for Taiwan at a global level, amid Beijing’s long-time criticism of Washington not to interfere in Chinese internal affairs and to recognize its sovereignty over the breakaway island.

India buys Israeli arms as doctors demand facemasks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to go ahead with an arms deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars with Israel, while healthcare workers in the country are grappling with a serious lack of masks and protective equipment in their fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

US gun sales explode as coronavirus outbreak worsens

Gun sales have exploded in the United States in the last two weeks as the coronavirus outbreak worsens, with people stocking up on weapons and ammunition out of fear the pandemic might lead to social unrest.

US tops world in coronavirus cases, overtaking China and Italy

The United States on Thursday took the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment as world leaders vowed $5 trillion to stave off global economic collapse.

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