Europe
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Almost half of French coronavirus-stricken Charles de Gaulle infected
Apr 17, 2020 18:19940 servicemen of the 2,300-strong Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The carrier was forced to return to port as a result, according to the French military.
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Russia to continue efforts to lift sanctions against Iran: Ryabkov
Apr 17, 2020 06:02Tehran (IP) - In a phone conversation with Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister referred to his country's efforts in lifting unilateral sanctions against Iran and launching an anti-sanctions campaign, saying that Moscow would continue in this field.
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Putin postpones landmark Victory Day military parade over COVID-19
Apr 17, 2020 00:48As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would postpone its May 9 celebrations including a huge military parade across Red Square to mark 75 years since the Soviet victory in World War Two.
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Police shoot dead a knife attacker in France
Apr 16, 2020 07:54A man who attacked police officers with a knife in the city of La Courneuve in a northern suburb of Paris, France, was shot dead by police forces.
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Over 650 French crew infected COVID-19 on Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier
Apr 16, 2020 01:32Over 650 French sailors from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle have contracted COVID-19, the French defense ministry said on Wednesday 15 April.
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World leaders condemn Trump's cut to WHO funding
Apr 15, 2020 15:19The European Union joined worldwide condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization, saying on Wednesday it was unjustified during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Iran, Kuwait ambassadors to Russia discuss Coronavirus
Apr 15, 2020 08:14The Iranian and Kuwaiti ambassadors to Russia on Tuesday exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional cooperation and the outbreak of Coronavirus.
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Iran successfully overcomes Coronavirus, says Serbian Parliament Speaker
Apr 14, 2020 18:05Serbian Parliament Speaker Maja Gojkovic sent a message to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani, wishing him recovery and expressing confidence that Iran will successfully overcome the Coronavirus.
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EAEU leaders calls for ending trade wars, sanctions
Apr 14, 2020 16:43At a video conference, Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders called for an end to trade wars and sanctions on countries amid the Corona crisis.
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Domestic violence increases sharply globally as lock down for COVID19 continues
Apr 14, 2020 10:36Domestic violence has increased sharply around the world, especially in Europe after COVID19 has forced many counties to impose strict restrictions in movements of their citizens.
