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China's Hubei province reports 96 new virus deathsWorld NewsFeb 23, 2020BEIJING (AFP) -- The death toll in China from the coronavirus epidemic rose past 2,400 on Sunday after 96 more people died in Hubei province, the hard-hit epicentre of the outbreak. The vast majorit... -
Two Australian evacuees from Japan ship have coronavirusWorld NewsFeb 21, 2020SYDNEY (AFP) -- Two Australians evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said Friday, raising questions about Japan's policy of allowing evacu... -
Trump scoffs at 'Parasite's' Oscar winFilmFeb 21, 2020COLORADO SPRINGS (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday scorned the best picture Oscar for South Korean film "Parasite," asking how a foreign movie could get the honor. "How bad was the Academy... -
Two former Japan cruise ship passengers die: mediaWorld NewsFeb 20, 2020TOKYO (AFP) -- Two former passengers of the coronavirus-wracked Diamond Princess have died, local media reported Thursday, as fears mount about those who have left the ship after testing negative for... -
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At least eight killed in shootings in Germany: policeWorld NewsFeb 20, 2020HANAU (AFP) -- At least eight people were killed in two shootings at shisha bars in Germany, with an unknown number of attackers still at large, police and media said. The shootings late Wednesday t... -
Spurs left hanging by Son's injury: MourinhoSoccerFeb 19, 2020LONDON (AFP) -- Jose Mourinho has compared Tottenham's hopes of having a positive end to the season to hanging from the balcony of a fourth-floor building after losing Son Heung-min to injury. Alrea... -
WHO warns against novel coronavirus 'blanket measures'World NewsFeb 18, 2020GENEVA (AFP) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned against "blanket measures" over the novel coronavirus outbreak, pointing out the epidemic outside of China was only affecting a "t... -
China virus death toll passes 1,800: govt.World NewsFeb 18, 2020BEIJING (AFP) -- The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped past 1,800 on Tuesday after 93 more people died in Hubei province, the hard-hit epicentre of the outbreak. In its daily u... -
UK consumers hit by post-Brexit customs: retailersWorld NewsFeb 17, 2020LONDON (AFP) -- British consumers will face higher prices and limited ranges of goods in the event of a return to customs controls after the Brexit transition period, an industry body warned Monday. ... -
China virus toll reaches 1,765: govt.World NewsFeb 17, 2020BEIJING (AFP) -- The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped past 1,700 on Monday after 100 more people died in hard-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak. In its daily u... -
Son strikes late to edge Spurs past Villa in five-goal thrillerSoccerFeb 17, 2020Son's spot-kick was saved by Reina, but the South Korean followed up to prod home and become the first Asian player to score 50 Premier League goals. But Spurs allowed Villa back into the game early... -
China toll leaps past 1,600 as first death reported outside AsiaWorld NewsFeb 16, 2020BEIJING (AFP) -- The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak surpassed 1,600 in China on Sunday, with the first fatality reported outside Asia fuelling global concerns. More than 68,000 people ... -
Japan to begin moving some off quarantined cruise shipWorldFeb 14, 2020YOKOHAMA (AFP) - Japanese authorities were preparing Friday to move some older passengers who test negative for new coronavirus off a quarantined cruise ship and into government-designated lodging. ... -
US offers to help virus efforts in N.KoreaNorth KoreaFeb 14, 2020WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Thursday promised to support aid work in North Korea to combat the new coronavirus, voicing alarm at the ill-equipped state's susceptibility. State Department...
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