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Philippines reports first virus death outside China
February 2, 2020
Philippines reports first virus death outside China
The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an…
Sad Britons mourn Brexit in French region that became home
February 2, 2020
Sad Britons mourn Brexit in French region that became home
“Shameful!” “A sadness!” “Disgusting!” In Verteillac, a small village in southwest France’s picturesque Dordogne region that has become a home…
Trump’s expanded travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries
February 1, 2020
Trump’s expanded travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump issued an expanded version of his travel ban on Friday that targets prospective…
Trump lifts US restrictions on anti-personnel landmines
February 1, 2020
Trump lifts US restrictions on anti-personnel landmines
US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday lifted US restrictions on landmines, saying new technology made them safer, outraging campaigners…
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
February 1, 2020
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday…
Britain embarks on new future outside EU
February 1, 2020
Britain embarks on new future outside EU
Britain on Saturday began an uncertain future outside the European Union, hours after the historic end to almost half a…
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
February 1, 2020
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday as the death toll soared to 259, with the United…
Impeachment trial paused, top Democrats rush to Iowa for 11th hour campaigning
February 1, 2020
Impeachment trial paused, top Democrats rush to Iowa for 11th hour campaigning
Four US senators running for president paused their impeachment trial duties Friday to dash to Iowa, joining top rivals for…
China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed
January 31, 2020
China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed
BEIJING (AP) — Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to…
Brexit day: Britain quits EU, steps into transition twilight zone
January 31, 2020
Brexit day: Britain quits EU, steps into transition twilight zone
LONDON (Reuters) — The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, the most significant…