China virus deaths rise past 900, overtaking SARS toll
World
February 10, 2020
China virus deaths rise past 900, overtaking SARS toll
The death toll from the novel coronavirus surged past 900 in mainland China on Monday, overtaking global fatalities in the…
US Democrats trade barbs as New Hampshire vote nears
World
February 10, 2020
US Democrats trade barbs as New Hampshire vote nears
Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg locked horns in their fight for the US Democratic presidential nomination Sunday as they scrambled…
As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance
Environment
February 9, 2020
As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance
Away from the toxic atmosphere at climate summit talks, in boardrooms, banks and trading houses, a transformation in green finance…
Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus
World
February 9, 2020
Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus
Scientists from the United States to Australia are using new technology in an ambitious, multi-million-dollar drive to develop a vaccine…
Thai gunman among 27 dead in ‘unprecedented’ mass shooting
World
February 9, 2020
Thai gunman among 27 dead in ‘unprecedented’ mass shooting
A Thai soldier who killed at least 26 people before being shot dead in a mall by commandos went on…
US, Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan: US official
Middle East
February 9, 2020
US, Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan: US official
US and Afghan troops came under “direct fire” in eastern Afghanistan late Saturday, a US military official said, in an…
No sign of engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: NTSB
World
February 8, 2020
No sign of engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: NTSB
Wreckage at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed NBA great Kobe Bryant and eight others showed no evidence…
Five things to watch for on Oscars night
Cinema/TV
February 8, 2020
Five things to watch for on Oscars night
The silver screen’s biggest night is here — Oscars campaigns have been wrapped up, predictions placed and champagne iced. While…
Global warming to blame for hottest day in Argentine Antarctica
World
February 8, 2020
Global warming to blame for hottest day in Argentine Antarctica
Global warming is to blame for Argentine Antarctica recording its hottest day since readings began, Greenpeace said on Friday. Temperatures…
Amazon deforestation for January hits record
Environment
February 8, 2020
Amazon deforestation for January hits record
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil more than doubled in January compared with the previous year, according to official…