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Libya's Oil Production Renewal Unlikely to Boost Market Imbalance- Russian Energy Minister

US Allots Up to $100Mln in Aid for China, Other States to Combat Coronavirus - Pompeo

US Could Produce Up to 16 Million Barrels of Oil Daily in Future - Energy Chief

The United States, already the world's largest oil producer with a record high of 13 million barrels per day, could turn out as much as 15-to-16 million barrels daily in coming years to keep oil prices stable, US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said on Friday.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) initiates Coronavirus response

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved $2 million in new funding to support efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (nCoV)

Plane With 176 Canadian Evacuees From China Arrives in Ontario - Foreign Minister

A chartered aircraft carrying 176 Canadian nationals and permanent residents evacuated from China amid the novel coronavirus outbreak has landed at a Canadian air force base in the province of Ontario, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in a statement on Friday

China Says Whistle-Blower Doctor in Wuhan Dies of 'Work Injury' - Reports

The Chinese authorities confirmed the death of Li Wenliang, the doctor in the city of Wuhan who first tried to warn the public about the possible outbreak caused by the new coronavirus, but said that he died of "work injury," the local broadcaster, Hubei Voice, said, citing the authorities

Russia Has No Plans to Restrict Sales of Protective Masks in Drug Stores - Manturov

Russia is not panning to impose restrictions on the sale of protective masks in drug stores on fears of deficit caused by increased demand amid the spread of deadly China coronavirus, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said Friday

Markets take a breather after rally

Stock markets mostly fell Friday on profit-taking despite data showing a surge in US jobs creation

US stocks retreat from records as jobs report tops estimates

Wall Street stocks pulled back early Friday, retreating from records as the US employment report showed stronger-than-expected jobs growth in January

Pakistani nation stands with Chinese brethren in battle against coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan Ambassador to China Naghmana Hashmi

Pakistan Ambassador to China Naghmana Hashmi on Friday said the entire Pakistani nation was standing with their Chinese brethren in the difficult time and expressed the confidence that the Chinese government and people with commitment, resolve, and hard work would very soon win the battle against the new coronavirus outbreak

Ericsson to skip mobile trade show over coronavirus

Swedish telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson said on Friday it would skip a major trade show because of the risk of spreading the coronavirus

Citizens urged to practice best hygiene against coronavirus

Senior virologist, Dr. Muhammad Rashid has urged the citizens to protect themselves against any possibility of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country

Coronavirus: first Canadians repatriated from Wuhan arrive in Canada

A plane bringing home the first Canadians from Wuhan, epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, landed Friday at a Canadian military base where they will be quarantined

Iran to Send 2Mln Masks to China to Help Stop Spread of Coronavirus - Health Minister

Iran is going to send two million medical masks to China to help stem the spread of coronavirus that is raging in the country, Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Friday

Geneva Motor Show's 90th Edition Unaffected by Coronavirus Outbreak - Spokeswoman

There are no plans to cancel or delay the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) over the coronavirus outbreak, a spokeswoman told Sputnik on Friday