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British man dies of coronavirus, Japan confirms
- February 28, 2020
A British man who had been on board the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship has died, becoming the first United Kingdom national to succumb to the disease. A British man has died from coronavirus, Japan's Health Ministry has confirmed. A group of 30 British nationals and two Irish citizens were flown back to the United Kingdom from the cruise ship last Saturday. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
A British man who had been on board the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship has died, becoming the first United Kingdom national to succumb to the disease. A British man has died from coronavirus, Japan's Health Ministry has confirmed. A group of 30 British nationals and two Irish citizens were flown back to the United Kingdom from the cruise ship last Saturday. (more...)
Italy plays down coronavirus outbreak
- February 28, 2020
The appropriate-wing opposition League social gathering has accused Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of mishandling the crisis and termed on Thursday for the development of a federal government of national unity. At Warsaw Chopin International Airport, Poland's main airport, passengers coming in from China, South Korea and Italy are being checked for signs of COVID-19 by medical teams before disembarking. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
The appropriate-wing opposition League social gathering has accused Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of mishandling the crisis and termed on Thursday for the development of a federal government of national unity. At Warsaw Chopin International Airport, Poland's main airport, passengers coming in from China, South Korea and Italy are being checked for signs of COVID-19 by medical teams before disembarking. (more...)
Mainland China Reports 433 New Coronavirus Cases, 29 Deaths
- February 28, 2020
Numerous deaths were in Hubei Province, the epicenter of the outbreak. Among the deaths in the 24 hours to the end of Thursday, 41 were in the central province of Hubei, the epicenter of the epidemic. China has previously made it clear that people showing signs of infection would be able to get checked free of charge, and has also made funds available to local governments to ensure there are no financial disincentives preventing people from coming forward. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
Numerous deaths were in Hubei Province, the epicenter of the outbreak. Among the deaths in the 24 hours to the end of Thursday, 41 were in the central province of Hubei, the epicenter of the epidemic. China has previously made it clear that people showing signs of infection would be able to get checked free of charge, and has also made funds available to local governments to ensure there are no financial disincentives preventing people from coming forward. (more...)
China Is Exploring Sending 100,000 Hungry Ducks to Battle Pakistan's Locust Infestation
- February 28, 2020
According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) the invasion of locusts poses an unusual threat to food security in the entire sub region, where more than 19 million people in East Africa are already experiencing a high degree of food insecurity. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) the invasion of locusts poses an unusual threat to food security in the entire sub region, where more than 19 million people in East Africa are already experiencing a high degree of food insecurity. (more...)
Nigeria records first case of deadly coronavirus
- February 28, 2020
The case is of an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria, the most populous country in the continent with a population of more than 190 million people. "He fell ill on the 26th February and was transfered to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing". (more...)
- February 28, 2020
The case is of an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria, the most populous country in the continent with a population of more than 190 million people. "He fell ill on the 26th February and was transfered to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing". (more...)
Pope Francis falls ill a day after showing solidarity with coronavirus patients
- February 28, 2020
On Wednesday, he was snapped kissing worshipers' heads and touching their hands as he met crowds who came to see him in St Peter's Square. The UK government, meanwhile, is advising Brits not to visit destinations on a list of towns in northern Italy, except in cases of "essential travel". (more...)
- February 28, 2020
On Wednesday, he was snapped kissing worshipers' heads and touching their hands as he met crowds who came to see him in St Peter's Square. The UK government, meanwhile, is advising Brits not to visit destinations on a list of towns in northern Italy, except in cases of "essential travel". (more...)
South Korea coronavirus cases pass 2,000, say authorities
- February 28, 2020
In the United States, where health authorities are dealing with 59 cases - mostly Americans repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined in Japan - President Donald Trump sought to calm concerns. The virus has now spread to at least 39 nations, World Health Organization officials said. "We ask God Almighty to spare all humanity from all harm", the country said in announcing the decision. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
In the United States, where health authorities are dealing with 59 cases - mostly Americans repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined in Japan - President Donald Trump sought to calm concerns. The virus has now spread to at least 39 nations, World Health Organization officials said. "We ask God Almighty to spare all humanity from all harm", the country said in announcing the decision. (more...)
Dog 'tests positive' for coronavirus
- February 28, 2020
Hong Kong authorities have placed a pet dog into quarantine after it tested a "weak positive" for the novel coronavirus , officials said on Friday. Pet owners are advised to maintain a good habit of hygiene and wash their hands "thoroughly" with soap or alcohol sanitizer after touching their animals. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
Hong Kong authorities have placed a pet dog into quarantine after it tested a "weak positive" for the novel coronavirus , officials said on Friday. Pet owners are advised to maintain a good habit of hygiene and wash their hands "thoroughly" with soap or alcohol sanitizer after touching their animals. (more...)
Bloomberg campaign downplays significance of SC primary, considers naming running mate
- February 28, 2020
Pelosi's comments came amid mounting fears within the party's moderate wing that Sanders , a self-described Democratic socialist, would win the nomination but prove unelectable nationally and drag down the rest of the ticket. One other point: California has a notoriously slow vote count, and counting ballots in the congressional districts will take time . The party would hold as many ballots as needed to reach a majority of the almost 4,800 pledged delegates and superdelegates. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
Pelosi's comments came amid mounting fears within the party's moderate wing that Sanders , a self-described Democratic socialist, would win the nomination but prove unelectable nationally and drag down the rest of the ticket. One other point: California has a notoriously slow vote count, and counting ballots in the congressional districts will take time . The party would hold as many ballots as needed to reach a majority of the almost 4,800 pledged delegates and superdelegates. (more...)
More new cases reported outside China than inside
- February 28, 2020
But it still plans to go ahead with the 2020 Olympics, whose cancellation or relocation would be a massive blow for Japan . Aylward, who led a mission on COVID-19 to China, praised the country's largescale quarantines and containment measures, as well as its labs' capability to test thousands of people for the virus. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
But it still plans to go ahead with the 2020 Olympics, whose cancellation or relocation would be a massive blow for Japan . Aylward, who led a mission on COVID-19 to China, praised the country's largescale quarantines and containment measures, as well as its labs' capability to test thousands of people for the virus. (more...)
Turkish soldiers killed in air strike in Syria's Idlib
- February 28, 2020
He has threatened to attack Syrian government forces if they do not halt their advance. Russian Federation announced on Tuesday it would never agree to a ceasefire with the rebels in Syria's Idlib region. Both sides have suffered losses over the past few weeks. "At the moment, exclusively military diplomacy is being carried out and it is not possible to solve the problem on the ground like this", the Turkish official told Reuters . (more...)
- February 28, 2020
He has threatened to attack Syrian government forces if they do not halt their advance. Russian Federation announced on Tuesday it would never agree to a ceasefire with the rebels in Syria's Idlib region. Both sides have suffered losses over the past few weeks. "At the moment, exclusively military diplomacy is being carried out and it is not possible to solve the problem on the ground like this", the Turkish official told Reuters . (more...)
Donald Trump lands in Washington, calls India trip ‘very successful’
- February 28, 2020
The Trump visit would also be booster to a resourceful Indian diaspora who would contribute even more to the American economy, he said further. Asked about the unrest, Mr Trump said: 'I want to leave that to India'. "India was great, trip very successful. Segueing to the accomplishments of two successive Modi governments, the president went on to praise the rapid increase in Indians" access to basic sanitation and cooking fuel and the construction of highways across the country. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
The Trump visit would also be booster to a resourceful Indian diaspora who would contribute even more to the American economy, he said further. Asked about the unrest, Mr Trump said: 'I want to leave that to India'. "India was great, trip very successful. Segueing to the accomplishments of two successive Modi governments, the president went on to praise the rapid increase in Indians" access to basic sanitation and cooking fuel and the construction of highways across the country. (more...)
U.S. Supreme Court sceptical of law against encouraging illegal immigration
- February 28, 2020
The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 Friday to allow Trump's so-called public charge rule to go ahead, by lifting a lower court injunction on the rule in IL. "It is hard to say what is more troubling: that the Government would seek this extraordinary relief seemingly as a matter of course, or that the Court would grant it", Sotomayor wrote in her dissent. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 Friday to allow Trump's so-called public charge rule to go ahead, by lifting a lower court injunction on the rule in IL. "It is hard to say what is more troubling: that the Government would seek this extraordinary relief seemingly as a matter of course, or that the Court would grant it", Sotomayor wrote in her dissent. (more...)
Libyan military men draft permanent ceasefire agreement in Geneva
- February 28, 2020
In the latest outbreak of fighting, Haftar launched his offensive on Tripoli last April but after rapid advances, his illegal militia stalled on the outskirts of the capital. Separately on Tuesday, the rival sides reportedly withdrew from planned UN-sponsored peace talks, which were due to take place in Geneva on Wednesday. (more...)
- February 28, 2020
In the latest outbreak of fighting, Haftar launched his offensive on Tripoli last April but after rapid advances, his illegal militia stalled on the outskirts of the capital. Separately on Tuesday, the rival sides reportedly withdrew from planned UN-sponsored peace talks, which were due to take place in Geneva on Wednesday. (more...)
Diagnosis Of Coronavirus Patient In California Was Delayed For Days
- February 27, 2020
Those details were reported by local TV station KCRA , which said the email to hospital staff noted that the patient was transferred to UC Davis on February 19. The 60th person confirmed is from California , and the CDC is still investigating how that individual contracted the virus, but signs point to community spread. (more...)
- February 27, 2020
Those details were reported by local TV station KCRA , which said the email to hospital staff noted that the patient was transferred to UC Davis on February 19. The 60th person confirmed is from California , and the CDC is still investigating how that individual contracted the virus, but signs point to community spread. (more...)
North Carolina police search pond for missing toddler
- February 27, 2020
Authorities say that Megan has given conflicting accounts in the investigation as to the disappearance and whereabouts of the child. Evelyn's grandmother, Angela Boswell, and boyfriend William McCloud were arrested last week in North Carolina on fugitive warrants unrelated to the child's disappearance. (more...)
- February 27, 2020
Authorities say that Megan has given conflicting accounts in the investigation as to the disappearance and whereabouts of the child. Evelyn's grandmother, Angela Boswell, and boyfriend William McCloud were arrested last week in North Carolina on fugitive warrants unrelated to the child's disappearance. (more...)
Hearse carrying body of deceased woman stolen from church
- February 27, 2020
The Greek Orthodox Church, according to ABC Los Angeles station KABC , was holding a prayer service often held the night before a funeral on Wednesday evening. The vehicle, which had a body inside, was parked outside the church in the 700 block of Rosemead Boulevard shortly before 8 p.m. with the engine on and the keys in the ignition, said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Maria Lucero. (more...)
- February 27, 2020
The Greek Orthodox Church, according to ABC Los Angeles station KABC , was holding a prayer service often held the night before a funeral on Wednesday evening. The vehicle, which had a body inside, was parked outside the church in the 700 block of Rosemead Boulevard shortly before 8 p.m. with the engine on and the keys in the ignition, said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Maria Lucero. (more...)
'Are you real?' Putin quashes rumors he uses a body double
- February 27, 2020
The president replied "yes" before Vandenko went on to ask, "Do you have a double?" Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with members of the working group for amending the constitution in Moscow on February 26, 2020. "I refused the idea of any doubles". Tass noted that Putin was asked whether he had a decoy during a televised question-and-answer session in 2001. (more...)
- February 27, 2020
The president replied "yes" before Vandenko went on to ask, "Do you have a double?" Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with members of the working group for amending the constitution in Moscow on February 26, 2020. "I refused the idea of any doubles". Tass noted that Putin was asked whether he had a decoy during a televised question-and-answer session in 2001. (more...)
Iranian VP for women, family affairs diagnosed with coronavirus
- February 27, 2020
On Tuesday, Harirchi confirmed after an appearance at a press conference that he has the virus. "We'll defeat coronavirus", claimedHarirchi "Be assured". "Saudi Arabia renews its support for all worldwide measures to limit the spread of this virus, and urges its citizens to exercise caution before traveling to countries experiencing coronavirus outbreaks", the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement announcing the new plans. (more...)
- February 27, 2020
On Tuesday, Harirchi confirmed after an appearance at a press conference that he has the virus. "We'll defeat coronavirus", claimedHarirchi "Be assured". "Saudi Arabia renews its support for all worldwide measures to limit the spread of this virus, and urges its citizens to exercise caution before traveling to countries experiencing coronavirus outbreaks", the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement announcing the new plans. (more...)
Delhi violence: Death toll reaches 32 in late-night clashes
- February 27, 2020
But we have ensured the safety of the area. "By who? Hindus", he said during a speech in Ankara. There is nothing to fear, police are here for your security. Only some criminals were involved in this. Doval said people should try to resolve each other's problems and not increase them. Ajit Doval has been put in charge of restoring normalcy in the violence-hit parts of Delhi. (more...)
- February 27, 2020
But we have ensured the safety of the area. "By who? Hindus", he said during a speech in Ankara. There is nothing to fear, police are here for your security. Only some criminals were involved in this. Doval said people should try to resolve each other's problems and not increase them. Ajit Doval has been put in charge of restoring normalcy in the violence-hit parts of Delhi. (more...)
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