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Coronavirus cases top 500 on cruise ship off Japan
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus cases top 500 on cruise ship off Japan
Another 88 people aboard a cruise ship off Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said Tuesday, as those…
Bezos launches $10 bn fund to combat climate change
February 18, 2020
Bezos launches $10 bn fund to combat climate change
His company is often criticized for its environmental record, but Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon and the world’s richest man,…
EU threatens tougher rules on hate speech after Facebook meeting
February 18, 2020
EU threatens tougher rules on hate speech after Facebook meeting
A top EU official for digital policy warned Monday that big tech companies could face tougher rules and penalties in…
‘Tiger widows’ shunned as bad luck in rural Bangladesh
February 18, 2020
‘Tiger widows’ shunned as bad luck in rural Bangladesh
Abandoned by her sons, shunned by her neighbors and branded a witch. Mosammat Rashida’s crime? Her husband was killed by…
WHO warns against virus over-reaction as death toll hits 1,868
February 18, 2020
WHO warns against virus over-reaction as death toll hits 1,868
The World Health Organization has warned against a global over-reaction to the new coronavirus epidemic following panic-buying, event cancellations and…
India’s use of facial recognition tech during protests causes stir
February 17, 2020
India’s use of facial recognition tech during protests causes stir
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) – When artist Rachita Taneja heads out to protest in New Delhi, she covers her face…
Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF
February 17, 2020
Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF
The coronavirus epidemic could damage global economic growth this year, the IMF head said Sunday, but a sharp and rapid…
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
February 17, 2020
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A growing number of Democratic lawmakers, union officials, state leaders and party strategists agree that Bernie…
Armed gang steals toilet rolls in panic-buying Hong Kong
February 17, 2020
Armed gang steals toilet rolls in panic-buying Hong Kong
A gang of knife-wielding men jumped a delivery driver in Hong Kong and stole hundreds of toilet rolls, police said…
Japan suffers worst economic slump in five years
February 17, 2020
Japan suffers worst economic slump in five years
Japan has suffered its worst quarterly GDP contraction in more than five years, with a tax hike and a deadly…