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China counts 2,700 cases of new virus, 80 deaths

Jan 27, 2020

BEIJING (AP) -- China says the death toll from a new virus has risen to 80, with 2,744 confirmed cases. The National Health Commission said Monday morning there were 769 new cases confirmed in the 2...
Nine people dead in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: official

Jan 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Nine people were killed in the helicopter crash which claimed the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Los Angeles officials confirmed on Sunday. Los Angeles County She...
'Sealed off': China isolates city of virus outbreak

Jan 23, 2020

BEIJING (AFP) -- The Chinese city at the heart of a deadly virus outbreak is under effective quarantine, with outward flights and trains suspended, subways halted and large public events cancelled as...
Trump trial opens with clash over witnesses

Jan 22, 2020

It is only the third time a US president has endured an impeachment trial, after Bill Clinton in 1999 and Andrew Johnson in 1868. Like his two predecessors, Trump looks almost certain to be acquitte...
US confirms first case of China virus as death toll reaches six

Jan 22, 2020

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (AFP) -- The United States on Tuesday announced its first case of a new virus that has claimed six lives in China and sickened hundreds, joining countries around the world in rampi...
Asia steps up checks as China virus kills six, infects nearly 300

Jan 21, 2020

BEIJING (AFP) -- Asian countries on Tuesday ramped up measures to block the spread of a new virus as the death toll in China rose to six and the number of cases jumped to almost 300, raising concerns...
Trump calls impeachment trial 'disgraceful' and a 'hoax'

Jan 21, 2020

DAVOS (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump branded his impeachment trial a "hoax" in the Swiss resort of Davos on Tuesday, hours before senators were to start debating a push to remove him from office....
France, US agree to extend digital tax row talks

Jan 21, 2020

PARIS -- Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump have agreed to extend negotiations on a dispute over a French tax on digital giants to the end of the year, postponing Washington's threat of sanc...
Prince Harry leaves for Canada in 'symbolic' departure: reports

Jan 21, 2020

LONDON (AFP) -- Britain's Prince Harry has left the UK to rejoin his wife Meghan and son Archie in Canada, British media reported, as the couple start a new life after their shock exit from the royal...
China says fourth person dies in Wuhan pneumonia outbreak

Jan 21, 2020

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -- A fourth person has died from pneumonia in the central Chinese city of Wuhan following the outbreak of a new coronavirus, health authorities said on Tuesday. The 89-year-old ma...
More than 100 killed in Yemen missile, drone attack

Jan 20, 2020

DUBAI (AFP) -- More than 100 people were killed and dozens wounded in a missile and drone attack blamed on Huthi rebels in central Yemen, officials said Sunday. Saturday's strike follows months of r...
Britain's Prince Harry expresses 'great sadness' at royal split

Jan 20, 2020

"It has been our privilege to serve you, and we will continue to lead a life of service." "I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander in chief, and I am incredibly gratef...
SARS-like virus spreads in China, nearly 140 new cases

Jan 20, 2020

BEIJING (AFP) -- A mysterious SARS-like virus has spread around China -- including to Beijing -- authorities said Monday, fuelling fears of a major outbreak as millions begin travelling for the Lunar...
China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus

Jan 19, 2020

BEIJING (AFP) -- China reported 17 new cases of the mysterious SARS-like virus on Sunday, including three in a severe condition, heightening fears ahead of China's Lunar New Year holiday when hundred...
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Jan 19, 2020

LONDON (AFP) -- Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will give up their royal titles and public funding as part of a settlement with the Queen to start a new life away from the British monarchy...