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Turkey reports 1,502 new coronavirus cases

Turkey’s new coronavirus cases jumped to its highest level since mid-June on Tuesday at 1,502, according data provided by the government. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter that 24 more people died from COVID-19, bringing the…

Indonesia reports 1,877 new coronavirus cases, 79 deaths

On Monday, Indonesia reported 1,877 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of cases in the country to 155,412, data from its COVID-19 task force showed. The data also showed an additional 79 deaths, taking the country's death…

Japan athletes give Tokyo Olympic stadium a test run

Japan's top athletes put the new Tokyo Olympic stadium through its paces at a track meet Sunday, one year ahead of the Games which have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The televised competition was held behind closed…

Algeria chafes against EU trade deal as deadline looms

Days ahead of a final deadline, activation of a long-planned Algeria-EU trade deal risks unravelling as political and business leaders in the North African country warn it will undermine economic sovereignty. The deal is meant to come…