News Archives for World - 2020-03-05

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First UK death in coronavirus outbreak: health authorities

The patient was being treated at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, west of London, and is believed to have c

Published 05 Mar, 2020 11:22pm

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Coronavirus mortality rate 1 percent or less: US

It came after President Donald Trump was criticized for saying he believed the World Health Organization's reported

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:49pm

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Turkey, Russia agree Syria ceasefire from midnight: Erdogan

Erdogan added that Turkey reserves the right to "retaliate with all its strength against any attack" by Damascus de

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:49pm

Europe

Warren says not ready to make endorsement in Democratic race

Warren dropped out of the race after failing to win a single state on Super Tuesday, including her own. "We do

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:43pm

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Italy reports 41 new coronavirus deaths, bringing toll to 148

The number of COVID-19 patients receiving intensive care also rose to 351 from 295 on Wednesday. Football matc

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:42pm

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Airlines grim as trade group sees potential $113bn hit from virus

The IATA's assessment was far bleaker than the $29.3 billion impact projected just two weeks ago when the outbreak

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:33pm

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Russia cancels main business forum over virus: news agencies

"With the aim of protecting the health of Russian citizens, guests and participants in the forum, it was decided no

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:30pm

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Millions out of school as WHO calls for stronger virus response

More than 97,000 people have been infected and over 3,300 have died worldwide from the virus, which by Thursday had

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:22pm

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IMF announces $50bn programme to fight coronavirus outbreak

The IMF would like to see the money used first to bolster health-care systems and then for targeted fiscal stimulus

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:15pm

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Dubai ruler ordered abduction of daughters: UK judge

Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, 45, fled the United Arab Emirates last April having become "terrified" of her husban

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:02pm

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Resumption of violence in Afghanistan 'unacceptable,' must be reduced: Pompeo

"The upsurge in violence in parts of Afghanistan over the last couple days is unacceptable," Mike Pompeo said.

Published 05 Mar, 2020 03:54pm

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NATO military HQ confirms first coronavirus cases

The employee had recently travelled to Italy, the European country most affected by COVID-19, which has killed more

Published 05 Mar, 2020 03:53pm

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India-EU summit postponed due to coronavirus

The EU is India's biggest trading partner but efforts towards a free trade agreement have been stuck for years. New

Published 05 Mar, 2020 01:13pm

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'Business is finished': Iranian merchants fear the worst as virus spreads

Iran is already grappling with economic hardship as U.S. sanctions curb oil and gas exports crucial for government

Published 05 Mar, 2020 01:13pm

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Afghan political rivals divided over release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners

The pact that the US and the Taliban signed in Doha on Saturday calls for a phased withdrawal of US-led foreign for

Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:49pm

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UK health minister warns of "tough" few weeks ahead

Hancock says in the coming weeks, it will be tough, but with calm heads and clear determination, together we can se

Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:33pm

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World food prices dip in February, hurt by coronavirus: UN

The vegetable oil price index plunged 10.3% from January, led by a slump in palm oil prices, while the cereal price

Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:25pm

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Putin begins talks with Erdogan on Syria in search of ceasefire

Putin says the situation in Idlib province had become so tense it required one-on-one talks. Erdogan says he h

Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:13pm

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Erdogan flies to Moscow for Syria ceasefire talks with Putin

Ceasefire is likely to be finally agreed at the meeting, after weeks of diplomacy failed to halt fighting between T

Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:11pm

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Facebook closes Seattle office after contractor catches coronavirus

Seattle in Washington state was most affected by the virus in the United States. The number of cases in the ci

Published 05 Mar, 2020 11:39am

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Russian strikes kill 15 civilians in northwest Syria: monitor

The strikes after midnight targeted an area where displaced Syrians had gathered outside the town of Maaret Misrin,

Published 05 Mar, 2020 11:16am

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U.S. divided over support for Turkey in Syria, Jeffrey

Fighting in Idlib has intensified in recent weeks as Russia-backed Syrian government forces mounted an offensive to

Published 05 Mar, 2020 11:05am

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Kim Jong Un offers South Koreans 'comfort' over virus: Seoul

The South has reported the largest number of cases in the world outside China and its total passed 6,000 Thursday.

Published 05 Mar, 2020 11:04am

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Turkey deploys 1,000 police at Greek border to stem push-back of migrants

Thousands of migrants have rushed to the Turkish border with Greece in hopes of crossing into Europe. Interior

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:42am

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Judges say investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan can proceed

The decision, which comes days after the US agreed to pull its troops from Afghanistan, overturns a lower court dec

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:31am

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Avoiding hugs, OPEC officials greet with their feet amid virus outbreak

Barkindo, and Novak were shown in a video chuckling as they tapped each others feet as an alternative form of greet

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:17am

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Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule but Xi visit delayed

Tokyo governor says metropolitan govt was working in full collaboration with the IOC and organisers to ensure the d

Published 05 Mar, 2020 10:02am

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UK moving into "delay" phase of coronavirus battle plan: Chief medical officer

The second stage, 'delay', could mean taking measures to restrict people's movements. Chief medical offic

Published 05 Mar, 2020 09:39am

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Swiss report first coronavirus death

The woman had been hospitalised at Lausanne's University Hospital in the canton of Vaud since Tuesday. In Swit

Published 05 Mar, 2020 09:32am

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'It's very safe to fly': Trump Assures Public During Airline Executives Meeting

Huddling at the White House with top officials from airlines, Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were briefed on s

Published 05 Mar, 2020 09:05am

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Zalmay Khalilzad meets Taliban chief for 'candid discussion' on next steps

The US and Taliban signed an historic agreement on Saturday. US Special Representative for Afghanistan R

Published 05 Mar, 2020 08:36am

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290 million students out of school as global coronavirus battle intensifies

More than 95,000 people have been infected and over 3,200 have died worldwide from the virus, Almost 300

Published 05 Mar, 2020 07:38am

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Saudi Arabia confirms second case of coronavirus

The patient accompanied the patient who was tested the first person of the coronavirus in the kingdom and had also

Published 05 Mar, 2020 06:12am

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Hong Kong health authorities confirm pet dog tested positive for coronavirus

This makes first known instance of human-to-animal transmission. Two dogs are already in isolation. Hong

Published 05 Mar, 2020 05:09am

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Chinese virus-related slump to slash $50 billion in global exports: UN

A production slowdown in China stemming from the new coronavirus outbreak will slash global exports by $50 billion in coming months, UN economists said Wednesday.