Morning News Brief: US coronavirus cases, the New York Times pay homage to deceased, and more

The New York Times pays homage by filling entire front page with names of coronavirus victims

The newspaper will name 1,000 deaths, that is equal to 1 per cent of total casualties in the United States. READ MORE

US records 1,127 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

The global number of novel coronavirus cases has passed 5.25 million with more than 339,000 deaths, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT Saturday. READ MORE

North Korea discusses new policies for increasing 'nuclear war deterrence': Report

Discussions at the Central Military Commission meeting also centred on "putting the strategic armed forces on a high alert operation" in line with the "building and development of the armed force READ MORE

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader

The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has only a 50% chance of success, said Adrian Hill, director of Oxford's Jenner Institute, which has teamed up with drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc to develop the vaccine. READ MORE

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