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100 Lives Gone in a Day; China's Coronavirus Death Toll Now Passes 1,700
At least 70,400 people have now been infected nationwide.
Evacuation of US Passengers from Quarantined Ship Begins
Two planes have been chartered to carry passengers back to the United States, with some staying at a military base in California and others going on to Texas.
21 People Killed, 7 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Afghanistan Province
He said the number of dead was expected to climb with cold weather and difficult conditions hampering rescue efforts.
COVID-19 May Not Pass To Child During Pregnancy, Reveals Report
The study further revealed that the disease is not likely to cause several health outcomes in newborns.
Cruise Ship Turned Away by Five Countries Over Coronavirus Fears Arrives in Cambodia
Although no-one on board has fallen ill, the ship was turned away by Japan, Taiwan, Guam, the Philippines and Thailand over fears that someone on the cruise could have the new flu-like virus.
US Health Authority Ships Faulty Coronavirus Test Kits Across Country
Labs reported that while performing a verification procedure they realised the kits were returning inconclusive results, meaning neither positive nor negative.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Singapore Bank Evacuated After Staff Tests Positive
Singapore had previously reported 47 cases of the new virus, the Health Ministry of the island city-state confirmed.
2 Days before FATF Hearing on Pak Blacklisting, Hafiz Saeed Sentenced for 5 Years in Terror Financing Cases
The firebrand cleric was found guilty of "being part of a banned terrorist outfit" and for "having illegal property", said his lawyer Imran Gill.
Upset Over Cancelled B'day Party Amid Coronavirus Fears, China Man Threatens to Blow Himself with Firecrackers
Hundreds of millions of people across China face restrictions and interruptions to their lives due to efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which has now infected more than 44,600 people and killed over 1,100.
Overcrowded Boat with Rohingya Refugees Capsizes in Bay of Bengal; At Least 16 Dead
The coast guard, navy divers and other rescuers recovered the bodies of 14 women, one child and a man after the wooden boat capsized off St Martin's Island, a senior official said.
New Coronavirus Found in Two Japan Evacuees Who Initially Tested Negative
The new cases bring the number of infections inside Japan to 28, excluding dozens diagnosed aboard a cruise ship moored off the coast. So far, 135 people on board the Diamond Princess have tested positive for the virus since it arrived off Japan on Monday...
US Seeks Prison Term of 7-9 Years for Trump's Longtime Adviser Roger Stone
Stone is due to face sentencing by U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Feb. 20, after a jury in November found the self-proclaimed “dirty trickster” guilty on seven counts of lying to Congress, obstruction and witness tampering.
Deposed Pakistan Cleric Agrees to Vacate Mosque After Striking Deal with Govt
Aziz was removed from the post on the orders of the court in 2004 following a fatwa he issued against the army and the operation against terrorists in Waziristan.
Australia, Indonesia Dub Themselves 'Avengers' as They Move to Implement Trade Deal
President Joko Widodo cast the two nations as would-be "Avengers" or "forces of good" uniting to defeat a "common enemy" and challenges like protectionism, intolerance, climate change.
American, Afghan Soldiers Killed in Shootout in Afghanistan: Report
A senior Afghan defence official said it was not clear whether the incident was a result of clashes between Afghan and foreign forces or whether hardline Islamist militants were responsible for the attack.
'After Years of Building Other Countries, We'll Build Ours Now': Trump Promises Great American Comeback
The US President launched a new nationwide campaign in North Carolina to revitalise underserved cities and towns all across America.
