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New infections of novel coronavirus drop for 12th consecutive day outside Hubei
China's daily new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease outside Hubei, the epicenter province in the outbreak, have been dropping for 12 consecutive days, according to the National Health Commission Sunday.
Two people die of alleged use of illegal drugs in Northern California
A male and a female have been killed for allegedly using illegal drugs in Marin County, Northern California, a Bay Area TV station reported Saturday.
Brazilian samba school to tell story about China in Carnival parade
"United we are strong" is the message that Unidos de Vila Maria samba school wants to share at this year's Carnival parade held in Rio de Janeiro, said Cristiano Bara, the school's artistic director.
Rockets strike near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Rockets struck near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad early on Sunday, with no immediate word on casualties and the extent of damage, local media reported.
Xi stresses improving mechanism for major epidemic prevention, control
President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed improving the mechanism for major epidemic prevention and control and the national public health emergency management system.
Xi's article on fighting novel coronavirus epidemic to be published
An article by President Xi Jinping on the prevention and control of the pneumonia epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus will be published Sunday on Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
Trump expected to raise $10 million during Florida stop
President Donald Trump mixed reelection business with pleasure during a weekend stop at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, attending a fundraiser on Saturday evening expected to raise $10 million for his campaign and the Republican National Committee.
Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars
Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa. Kevin Love is trying to shine the brightest light he can on mental health by sharing his own struggles. Chris Paul is aiming to ensure that technology comes to schools where it hasn't been affordable.
Biden on Sanders' aggressive supporters: 'I'd disown them'
As early voting surged in Nevada's nominating contest, former Vice President Joe Biden lashed out at Democratic rival Bernie Sanders on Saturday for not doing enough to control his most aggressive supporters.
Turkey, Russia to discuss grave situation in Syria's Idlib
A Turkish delegation will travel to Russia on Monday to discuss the situation in Syria's Idlib province amid mounting fears of a humanitarian disaster there, Turkey's foreign minister said.