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China's exports up 3.5% in April despite coronavirus hitting demand

Economists had forecast that exports would shrink by 11% while imports would contract by 10%.




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World coronavirus dispatch: 20% of US workforce has sought jobless benefits

From WHO planning mission to find virus source in China, to Europe's richest man losing $30 billion, and the impact of coronavirus on indigenous people - read these and more in today's world dispatch




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India's five most affected states: Key coronavirus updates and highlights

Four states that have reported their highest single-day jump in cases are Assam, Delhi, Odisha and Tripura




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Kim Jong-un sends 'verbal message' to Xi Jinping on coronavirus success

Last week, Kim Jong-un has made his 'first public appearance' after 20 days of absence.




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Oil gains on hopes that easing of coronavirus curbs will push demand boost

Brent crude was up 47 cents, or 1.5 per cent, at $29.33 a barrel by 0121 GMT, having fallen nearly 1 per cent on Thursday




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UK corporate insolvencies fall as virus support plans kick in: KPMG

The spread of the novel coronavirus - and lockdown measures introduced to contain it - has ravaged the British economy, with many non-essential businesses told to close




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Rupert Murdoch gives up yearly bonus after News Corp reports $1 bn loss

News Corp also reported an 8% drop in revenue to $2.27 billion, hurt by a weaker Australian dollar and lower subscription at Foxtel.




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Coronavirus pandemic ravages US payrolls, April job losses top 20 million

The Labor Department's closely watched monthly employment report on Friday also showed the unemployment rate surging to 14.7% last month, shattering the post-World War Two record of 10.8%




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Canada loses record 2 mn jobs in April, unemployment rate surges to 13%

As of May 5, more than 7.5 million Canadians had applied for some form of federal employment aid, according to government data.





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Metallic iron in cornflakes

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2938-2942
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02370D, Paper
Open Access
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Frederik Lermyte, Wen-Ying Zhang, Jake Brooks, Steven Huband, Joanna F. Collingwood, Martin R. Lees, Margaret P. Rayman, Peter J. Sadler
Magnetometry and X-ray analysis show that the iron in cornflake-style cereals fortified with this essential element at levels up to 14 mg per 100 g, is micron-sized body-centred cubic metallic iron, partially soluble at stomach pH.
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Correction: 5-Heptadecylresorcinol attenuates oxidative damage and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis through activation of the SIRT3/FOXO3a signaling pathway in neurocytes

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3749-3749
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO90012E, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Jie Liu, Yu Wang, Yiming Hao, Zongwei Wang, Zihui Yang, Ziyuan Wang, Jing Wang
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Correction: Matrix-mediated distribution of 4-hydroxy-2-hexanal (nonenal) during deep-frying of chicken breast and potato sticks in vegetable oil

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3750-3750
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO90018D, Correction
Open Access
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Lukai Ma, Guoqin Liu, Weiwei Cheng, Xinqi Liu, Huifan Liu, Qin Wang
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Correction: Efficacy of proprietary Lactobacillus casei for anti-tuberculosis associated gastrointestinal adverse reactions in adult patients: a randomized, open-label, dose–response trial

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3751-3751
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO90017F, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Song Lin, Shanliang Zhao, Jiahong Liu, Jianwen Zhang, Chao Zhang, Haibo Hao, Yuxia Sun, Jing Cai, Yang Yang, Yan Ma, Yuanyuan Li, Jinyu Wang, Aiguo Ma
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Usage of supercritical fluid techniques to obtain bioactive alkaloid-rich extracts from cherimoya peel and leaves: extract profiles and their correlation with antioxidant properties and acetylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00342E, Paper
Oscar Galarce-Bustos, Mª Teresa Fernández-Ponce, Antonio Montes, Clara Pereyra, Lourdes Casas, Casimiro Mantell, Mario Aranda
The wastes generated by cherimoya cultivation and processing industries should be contemplated as a valuable source of bioactive alkaloids, with potential in pharmaceutical applications for the treatment or prevention of chronic diseases.
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Need cash? Medical personal loans can help tide over coronavirus crisis

Your existing bank will give this loan, and rates may be better




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Coronavirus impact: Bet on top-tier names in banking sector, avoid NBFCs

Avoid banks and NBFCs with a high proportion of unsecured and small, medium enterprises loans




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10 ways to plan your finances right during the coronavirus crisis

Here's how to protect your finances during these difficult times and work on your short- and long-term financial goals efficiently




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Rs 15.75 crore coronavirus health insurance claims lodged till date

The officials said about 790 claims have been lodged claiming about Rs 15.75 crore with several non-life insurers.




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Apple Reports Record Third Quarter Results

Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter ended June 27. The company posted quarterly revenue of $49.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $10.7 billion, or $1.85 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $37.4 billion and net profit of $7.7 billion, or $1.28 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 39.7 percent compared to 39.4 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 64 percent of the quarter’s revenue. The growth was fueled by record third-quarter sales of iPhone and Mac, all-time record revenue from services, and the successful launch of Apple Watch. “We had an amazing quarter, with iPhone revenue up 59 percent over last year, strong sales of Mac, all-time record revenue from services, driven by the App Store, and a great start for Apple Watch,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The excitement for Apple Music has been incredible, and we’re looking forward to releasing iOS 9, OS X El Capitan, and watchOS 2 to customers in the fall.”




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Apple Announces Record iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Sales

Apple has announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models, a new record, just three days after launch. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in more than 40 additional countries beginning October 9 including Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, and Taiwan. The new iPhones will be available in over 130 countries by the end of the year. “Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple’s history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Customers’ feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can’t wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.”




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Apple Reports Record Fourth Quarter Results

Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended September 26. The company posted quarterly revenue of $51.5 billion and quarterly net profit of $11.1 billion, or $1.96 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $42.1 billion and net profit of $8.5 billion, or $1.42 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 39.9 percent compared to 38 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 62 percent of the quarter’s revenue. The growth was fueled by record fourth quarter sales of iPhone, the expanded availability of Apple Watch, and all-time records for Mac sales and revenue from services. “Fiscal 2015 was Apple’s most successful year ever, with revenue growing 28 percent to nearly $234 billion. This continued success is the result of our commitment to making the best, most innovative products on earth, and it’s a testament to the tremendous execution by our teams,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We are heading into the holidays with our strongest product lineup yet, including iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, Apple Watch with an expanded lineup of cases and bands, the new iPad Pro, and the all-new Apple TV which begins shipping this week.”




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Record-Breaking Holiday Season for the App Store

Customers around the world made this holiday season the biggest ever for the App Store, setting new records during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s. In the two weeks ending January 3, customers spent over $1.1 billion on apps and in-app purchases, setting back-to-back weekly records for traffic and purchases. January 1 marked the biggest day in App Store history with customers spending over $144 million. “The App Store had a holiday season for the record books. We are excited that our customers downloaded and enjoyed so many incredible apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, spending over $20 billion on the App Store last year alone,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We’re grateful to all the developers who have created the most innovative and exciting apps in the world for our customers. We can’t wait for what’s to come in 2016.”




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Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results

Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 first quarter ended December 26, 2015. The company posted record quarterly revenue of $75.9 billion and record quarterly net income of $18.4 billion, or $3.28 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $74.6 billion and net income of $18 billion, or $3.06 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 40.1 percent compared to 39.9 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 66 percent of the quarter’s revenue. “Our team delivered Apple’s biggest quarter ever, thanks to the world’s most innovative products and all-time record sales of iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The growth of our Services business accelerated during the quarter to produce record results, and our installed base recently crossed a major milestone of one billion active devices.”




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Kashmir reports 30 fresh coronavirus cases, J&K tally rises to 823

Kashmir reports 30 fresh coronavirus cases, J&K tally rises to 823




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Italy claims to have developed the first COVID-19 vaccine: Here is what we know about all the potential coronavirus vaccines

Italy claims to have developed the first COVID-19 vaccine: Here is what we know about all the potential coronavirus vaccines




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Easy DIY projects to take up at home during the coronavirus lockdown

Easy DIY projects to take up at home during the coronavirus lockdown




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Corporates adapt to work from home as the new normal

Corporates adapt to work from home as the new normal




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Lyon football teams test negative for coronavirus

Lyon football teams test negative for coronavirus




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Coronavirus takes a toll in Sweden's immigrant community

Coronavirus takes a toll in Sweden's immigrant community




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Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin - Times of India

Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin - Times of India




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Saudi Arabia coronavirus cases exceed 35,000

Saudi Arabia coronavirus cases exceed 35,000




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China admits coronavirus exposed 'shortcomings' in healthcare system

China admits coronavirus exposed 'shortcomings' in healthcare system




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Czech Airlines to restart some flights after coronavirus grounding

Czech Airlines to restart some flights after coronavirus grounding




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Nepal confirms three new coronavirus cases, total infections reach 102: Health ministry

Nepal confirms three new coronavirus cases, total infections reach 102: Health ministry




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Nepal's coronavirus cases reach 109

Nepal's coronavirus cases reach 109




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Pakistan eases nationwide lockdown even as coronavirus cases rise

Pakistan eases nationwide lockdown even as coronavirus cases rise




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Coronavirus strikes staffers inside the White House

Coronavirus strikes staffers inside the White House




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Ivanka Trump's personal assistant tests positive for coronavirus - Times of India

Ivanka Trump's personal assistant tests positive for coronavirus - Times of India




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US labor market shatters post World War 2 records as coronavirus lockdowns bite

US labor market shatters post World War 2 records as coronavirus lockdowns bite




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AIIMS director in Ahmedabad today as Gujarat records 24 more deaths | Ahmedabad News - Times of India

AIIMS director in Ahmedabad today as Gujarat records 24 more deaths | Ahmedabad News - Times of India




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Two dalits murdered in Tuticorin district

Two dalits murdered in Tuticorin district




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Hyderabad: Fund-starved NGOs feel the heat as scores continue to seek help

Hyderabad: Fund-starved NGOs feel the heat as scores continue to seek help




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Karnataka Corona Cases: Karnataka adds record 56 cases in one day | Bengaluru News - Times of India

Karnataka Corona Cases: Karnataka adds record 56 cases in one day | Bengaluru News - Times of India




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Delhi coronavirus data: Finding out real situation hard

Delhi coronavirus data: Finding out real situation hard




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3 more Delhi pvt hosps to treat corona patients

3 more Delhi pvt hosps to treat corona patients




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Coronavirus: TN relaxes lockdown measures further

Coronavirus: TN relaxes lockdown measures further




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Coronavirus | Phase-2 trial with three drugs offers hope

Testing in Hong Kong hospitals shows the regimen clears coronavirus in 7 days in the mildly ill.




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Using NFHS for population surveillance for coronavirus

The infrastructure can be used for random sample-based population surveillance




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Coronavirus impact: Early funding of start-ups may hit a stumbling block

This comes as seed investments in India during the January-March quarter, which was hit by the lowest level in five quarters