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Asia stocks in freefall amid concerns over coronavirus

The slump follows sharp declines on Thursday

Share prices in Asia have plunged again as fear over the coronavirus pandemic grips global financial markets.

An American judge has ordered the immediate release from prison of the former army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning.

Authorities in Mozambique have closed a crossing point at the border with South Africa, following clashes in the area.

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